Does Abbey Lanford accept insurance, if so, what types?

Abbey Lanford does not accept insurance, however you may want to reach out to them directly to inquire about sliding scale options.

What is Abbey Lanford's rate per therapy session?

Abbey Lanford's out of pocket fee structure is as follows: <br> <ul><li>Individual Counseling ($175)</li> <li>Couples Counseling ($200 - $250)</li></ul>

What treatment approaches and services does Abbey Lanford offer?

Abbey Lanford offers the following approaches and services to their clients: <br> <ul><li>Psychiatry</li> <li>Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR)</li> <li>Trauma Focused</li> <li>Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)</li> <li>Gottman Method</li> <li>Attachment-Based</li> <li>Person-Centered</li> <li>Family/Marital Therapy</li> <li>Feminist Therapy</li> <li>Psychoanalytic Therapy</li></ul>

Abbey Lanford

MS, LMHC Ataraxia Counseling LLC

In-person

Telehealth

Available next week

Specializes in: Trauma, Relationship Issues, Women's Issues, Women's Health, Couples Counseling,

Introduction

Abbey Lanford is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, psychology professor, and the founder and owner of Ataraxia Counseling LLC in St. Augustine, Florida. She holds a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling with a concentration in Marriage and Family from Jacksonville University, and is currently enrolled in a Ph.D. program in Counselor Education and Supervision at the University of Cumberlands. Abbey specializes in trauma recovery, couples counseling, and women's mental health. She is trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and the Gottman Method (Level 1), and draws from an integrative framework that includes Relational Life Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, trauma-informed care, and feminist theory. Her clinical approach is tailored to each individual; care that is built around who you are, not a predetermined model. In addition to her clinical practice, Abbey has served as a professor of psychology at Flagler College, where she taught courses in introductory psychology, personality, the psychology of sleep, and senior seminar, and developed and taught the college's first Psychology of Trauma curriculum. She was honored with the Flagler College Women of the Year Award for the 2025–2026 academic year. Abbey brings directness, warmth, and genuine investment to every therapeutic relationship. She believes that real change takes courage, acceptance, and compassion.

GENDER Female

PRONOUNS She/Her/Hers

Highlights

Accepting new clients
Available on nights
Offers free consultation
In-person & telehealth appointments
Accepts online payments

Licenses

LMHC #MH26481 (FL)

Specialties

Additional focus areas

Treatment Approaches

Population focus

Appointment types

Individuals
Couples

Communities

LGBTQIA+
First Responders
Trans & Non-Binary
Feminism

Age groups

Teenagers (12-18)
Young Adults (18-24)
Adults (24+)

Payment options Free intro call available

Pay with insurance

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Pay out-of-pocket

Individual Counseling $175
Couples Counseling $200 - $250

Locations

Ataraxia Counseling New Office

200 Malaga St, Suite 1

Saint Augustine, FL 32084-3507

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Video Office

Professional Information

Education

Master's Degree, Clinical Mental Health Counseling - Jacksonville University

Certifications

EMDR
Couples
Trauma

Professional Affiliations

Association for Counselor Education and Supervision
Florida Mental Health Counselors Association
American Counseling Association (ACA)
American Mental Health Counselors Association (AMHCA)

FAQ

Is Abbey Lanford accepting new clients and do they offer online appointment requests? Abbey Lanford is currently accepting new clients and can be booked on the Therapy Finder website. Abbey Lanford also offers a free consultation.

Does Abbey Lanford offer telehealth appointments? Abbey Lanford does offer telehealth appointments. You can request to book a telehealth appointment with them on their Therapy Finder profile.

What areas does Abbey Lanford specialize in? Abbey Lanford specializes in the following areas: ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Attachment Issues, College Mental Health, Communication Issues, Couples Counseling, Depression, Infidelity, Internet Addiction, LGBTQIA+, Life Transitions, Marital and Premarital, Medical Professional Stress, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Trauma, Women's Health, Women's Issues, and Burnout.