Mental Health Practice – Arena Counseling and Wellness
Arena Counseling and Wellness is a mental health practice at 300 E University Avenue, Suite 210, Gainesville, FL 32601. The practice offers individual therapy, couples therapy, family therapy, group therapy, children’s therapy, and nutrition counseling, with telehealth appointments available for clients who prefer remote sessions.
Clinical modalities available at the practice include EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy. Presenting concerns addressed by the clinical team span anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, and relationship difficulties across multiple life stages.
The clinical team includes David Weinert, Jaclyne Smith, Jennifer Rose Parker, Kelly Gregory, Leslie Fairchild, Marisa Luciano, Maria Streeter, Claudia Pache, Christine Salama, and Richard Miele. Specific credentials and license types for individual clinicians are not detailed on the primary page. The practice holds a verified listing on Psychology Today.
Arena Counseling and Wellness describes its office as a modern, well-designed space with complimentary beverages and snacks available to clients during visits. A complimentary 15-minute initial consultation is offered to prospective clients prior to beginning services. The practice also maintains a satisfaction-guaranteed policy, which includes a complimentary therapist switch if a client determines a different match within the practice would be preferable.
Therapeutic appointment hours run Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., with Saturday and Sunday appointments available by request. Administrative office hours are Monday through Thursday, 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; administrative staff are unavailable on Fridays and weekends. The practice describes its model as providing a holistic mental health experience for clients at multiple life stages and with varied presenting concerns.
Contact: phone and text at (352) 329-2040; email info@arenacounselingandwellness.com. The practice’s website includes a contact form and additional information about its clinical team and services. Insurance acceptance and specific self-pay fee structures are not stated on the main page. Prospective clients are encouraged to call or text for scheduling and intake details.