Lynn Wadelton, Ph.D.
Lynn Wadelton, Ph.D. is a licensed clinical psychologist (PY #5636) and owner of First Coast Therapy Group in Ponte Vedra. Dr. Wadelton is a graduate of the Univ. of Florida, Univ. of N. Florida, and Nova Southeastern Universities. She is a qualified supervisor for intern & resident therapists. She has 20+ years of experience working with individuals, couples, children, and families on the First Coast. As a scientist-practitioner, Dr. Wadelton combines her love of learning and teaching with her love for helping others.
Kristina Crenshaw, M.Ed.
Kristina Crenshaw, M.Ed. is a licensed mental health counselor (MH#1853) in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL. She is a graduate of the Univ. of Vermont, obtaining her B.S. in Human Development and her M.Ed. in Psychology and Counseling. Kris has 30 years of experience working with adults, couples, teens, and children.
Tamara Lipson, M.Ed.
Tami Lipson, M.Ed. is a licensed school psychologist (SS#959). She is a graduate of St. Anselm College and Northeastern University. Tami is the testing/assessment specialist at First Coast Therapy. Tami is also an avid soccer coach. She provides gifted testing, ADHD testing, and comprehensive assessment of learning problems. She works with studentsin Ponte Vedra, Jacksonville, Neptune Beach, Atlantic Beach, Nocatee, and surrounding areas. Tami can help you prepare for Individualized Education Plan (IEP) and 504 plan meetings.
Claudia Rojas, M.A.C.P.
Claudia Rojas, M.A.C.P., is a licensed mental health counselor (MH#8671). She is a graduate of Colegio Odontologico Colombiano and the Univ. of North Florida, Jacksonville. She has 12 years of experience working with adults, couples, teens, and children. Claudia is fluent in Spanish. She specializes in brief solution-focused therapies. As a devout Catholic, Claudia is particularly sensitive to the values of other Catholics who are experiencing individual, marital, or family issues.
Jessica O'Brien, M.A.
Jessica O’Brien, M.A. is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (MH#10541). She earned her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology from the University of Central Florida and her Master of Arts Degree in Counseling Psychology from the University of North Florida. During a graduate school internships, she trained with Dr. Wadelton and has now joined First Coast Therapy Group as a licensed clinician. She has experience working with adults using a variety of therapeutic modalities to treat a wide range of issues and has experience working with children, using play and talk therapies. Jessica has a strong faith that is an asset to those seeking counseling with someone who can appreciate spiritual needs and values.
Caitlin Young, M.S.
Caitlin Young is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. She graduated from Nova Southeastern University with a Master’s degree in Counseling. For the past 5 years, Caitlin has worked as a Behavioral Therapist for children and teens with special needs. During her time as a Behavioral Therapist, Caitlin has specialized in providing feeding therapy for children with feeding disorders or feeding difficulties. Caitlin’s passion is to use her behavioral background to help those struggling with an eating disorder on their journey to recovery. With a collaborative approach, Caitlin believes recovery from an eating disorder is fully possible.
Chris Wadelton, MBA
Chris Wadelton, M.BA. is the co-owner and office manager for First Coast Therapy. He is a graduate of Bridgeport Engineering Institute and Jacksonville University. Chris handles all of the scheduling, billing, medical records, IT, and business aspects of First Coast Therapy Group. He will work with you to solve insurance problems or to find a therapist who fits your needs.