Our Staff
Our highly trained clinical staff offers background experience, expertise and training in treating abuse, trauma and PTSD related symptoms. All therapists on staff are trained in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and many are trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). In addition to in person therapy all our therapists offer virtual sessions.
Orange Park Providers
Amanda Hannah, MA, LMHC-QS, CSA
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Specialties
EMDR
Trauma Focused-CBT
Childhood sexual abuse
Practice founder and owner, Amanda has spent more than a decade working with clients involved in child welfare cases and other trauma-related issues. She worked as a Sexual Abuse Treatment Program therapist with the University of Florida Child Protection Team for seven years and is trained in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT). She is experienced in administering a wide variety of emotional and behavioral assessments (ie, ADHD, PTSD, depression, anxiety). She was trained in Belief- Focused Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) through EMDR Consulting in 2016. Amanda is Board Certified in Sexual Abuse (CSA) through the American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress and is a Qualified Supervisor in the State of Florida. She has testified in court cases as an expert witness in termination of parental rights (TPR) trials. She is currently working toward completing a forensic evaluator certification program through the National Board of Forensic Evaluators (NBFE) and her PhD in Criminal Justice-Behavioral Sciences at Nova Southeastern with an estimated graduation date of Fall 2024.
Ed Hannah, MSW, LCSW, CCTS-I
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Specialties
Developmental trauma
Single-incident traumas
Childhood abuse
Edwin has a vast set of experiences in the helping field spanning over three decades. He has supervised groups homes for the intellectually disabled, volunteered with the Boy Scouts of America, led church youth groups, and sponsored teen drug prevention programs. Ed served for more than 20 years in the United States Coast Guard and retired with an honorable discharge as a Chief Aviation Survival Technician and Helicopter Rescue Swimmer. Ed served as both a lay pastor and an ordained pastor in local churches between 2005-2017 before returning to graduate school to study social work.
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Ed has always enjoyed working with people in one on one or small group settings. After graduating from seminary in 2013 with a Master of Religious Education (MRE) he decided to pursue his passion for supporting those who have experienced trauma. Pursuing this dream, he graduated from Florida State University with a Master of Social Work (MSW) in 2019 and continues as a fierce advocate for his clients as a Clinical Certified Trauma Specialist (CCTS-I) obtained from the Arizona Trauma Institute.
Ed approaches his role as a clinical social worker with humility and understanding that regardless of a person’s status or background, trauma affects each person uniquely. Ed ensures that the client is heard and validates their experience, because it is hard enough to come to session without fear of judgement or shame. Ed works from the client-perspective, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as his primary model and values feedback from the client.
Ed is a member of the leadership team at River’s Edge Counseling and oversees a unique opportunity to work within Clay County schools to provide the Cognitive Behavioral Interventions for Trauma in Schools (CBITS) Program. Ed sees clients at the Knight Boxx office and sees clients in all age groups.
Pepper
Therapy Dog in Training
Pepper was an unexpected addition to the River’s Edge team. A “micro” French Bulldog with a big personality, she loves people and has a gift for making clients smile when they see her. Working alongside Edwin Hannah, you will see her in the office developing her therapy skills.
Stephanie Wood, MA, LMHC
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Specialties
Trauma-Focused CBT
Developmental & Childhood Abuse
Stephanie began her clinical work as an intern during graduate school with River’s Edge and has progressed in the field of mental health treatment for children, teens, and adults. Before earning her Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Capella University, Stephanie earned her Bachelor’s from Florida State University in Exercise Science. Previously, Stephanie was a personal trainer and has a great interest in the mind-body connection and taking a holistic approach to heal the system. Stephanie specializes in the treatment of developmental trauma, single-incident traumas, and childhood abuse. Stephanie is trained in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
Stephanie can provide counseling from a Christian perspective for those who are interested. In her spare time, Stephanie can be found spending time outdoors with one of her 6 goats, 4 dogs, 2 donkeys, and her horse or reading about history.
Crystal Doiron, MSW
Registered Clinical Social Worker Intern
Specialties
Group Therapy
Trauma-Focused CBT
Crystal graduated from Florida State University with a Masters of Social Work. She has a proven track record of effective group facilitation and has a heart for helping children recover from trauma. Crystal is trained in Trauma-Focused CBT and has way of communicating safety and acceptance to her clients.
Specialties
Trauma-Focused CBT
EMDR
Trauma-Focused Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Anne Thomas, MA
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern
Anne, a Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist began her clinical experience with River's Edge over a year ago and utilizes a variety of modalities in her treatment including Trauma-Focused Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Self-Compassion, Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and EMDR. Prior to receiving her Master's degree from Capella University, health and fitness had been a passion for Anne for over a decade, with a board certification in personal training, fitness nutrition, and corrective exercise through the National Academy of Sports Medicine. As well as taking a holistic approach, Anne enjoys incorporating humor and values into therapeutic sessions.
Anne can help you restore hope and feel empowered to move through a variety of life's difficulties.
Herschel the Therapy Dog
Therapy Dog
Herschel, a 5-year-old Chocolate Labrador Retriever and Certified Therapy Dog greatly enjoys interacting with adults, adolescents and children and is gentle in his approach. He loves treats, toys, belly scratches, and hugs, and holds several certifications through the American Kennel Club including Community and Urban Canine Good Citizen. You can find Herschel with his handler, Anne, at the Orange Park office.
Allison Ragland, MA
Registered Mental Health Counseling Intern
Specialties
Coming soon
Bio coming soon.
Katelyn Delacruz, MSW
Registered Clinical Social Worker Intern
Specialties
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
Katelyn uses a client-centered approach to ensure comfort during care. She predominantly uses modalities such Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy, but can adapt to the needs of her clients. Katelyn has experience working with patients with a blood cancer diagnosis and the LGBTQ+ community. She is passionate about letting others process their experiences in a safe and therapeutic environment. Katelyn earned a Bachelor of Social Work and Master of Social Work from the University of North Florida.
Tiffany Cummins, MA
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern
Specialties
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Accelerated Resolution Therapy
Bio coming soon.
Rachel Boyer
Graduate School Intern
Specialties
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Bio coming soon.
Call to schedule your appointment
For first time patients we ask that you call the office to make an appointment. Our Care Coordinator is waiting to match you to one of our clinicians. We offer two convenient locations and all our therapists offer a telehealth option.