Would give 6 stars if possible! Having utilized his services over the course of two+ years, I can…read moresay with confidence that Alvis is a phenomenal counselor. He is an exceptional listener and knows how to ask the right questions. Very comfortable and tasteful office space. He has also been highly flexible in meeting my needs during different phases of life and work. I have always left each of our sessions feeling refreshed, encouraged, and challenged (in the best way). Cannot speak highly enough of Alvis Duncan Counseling!

From the owner: My name is Alvis Duncan.  I was born and raised in north central Florida.  I'm happily married with…read moretwo wonderful girls. For fun, I like to travel, exercise, and eat good food. As a family, we enjoy taking care of our chickens and ducks on our miniature farm. I've always been interested in physical and spiritual health.  I believe that both are important components of total wellness.  Prior to counseling, I had a successful career in the health and fitness industry of New York City. Often, gym clients felt stuck, overwhelmed and overmatched in their quest for physical health.   I loved when I was able to help someone who was putting in tremendous effort but not getting the results they wanted. For the last few years I've have trained extensively in spiritual wellness working for St. Andrew's Church in Gainesville. Whether working for a gym or a church, my joy came from helping people become unstuck and find both growth an abundant life.  I bring that wellness mindset into my counseling sessions and enjoy fostering mind, body and spiritual growth with clients. I work with adults, couples, families, adolescents and college students. I also have training in treating substance abuse in adolescents and adults. I tend to counsel more from an approach than a particular theory. I use the Interpersonal Process Approach as my conceptual framework as it is highly adaptable, integrative and flexible...

Do not go here! I would give no stars if I could. This woman is all over the place and clearly very…read moremuch so still battling her own addictions and should not be helping anyone else. I've requested documentation multiple times from her and each time it has taken multiple weeks for her to get back to me with a simple photocopy. She has accused me of deception, spelled my name wrong on my certificate of completion, and even once emailed me documentation on another patients treatment instead of my own. Do yourself a favor and STAY AWAY from Donna Everrett.

From the owner: Counseling Services by Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Treatment includes Marital Therapy,…read moreAlcoholism, Addiction, Codependency, Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar, Relationship Difficulties, Stress, Academic difficulties, Life Transitions, Mental Health Evaluations, Substance Abuse Evaluations, DUI treatment, Trauma Issues. Evaluations required by court and probation.

I have been a patient at Sarkis Family Practice for the past several years and have been very…read morepleased with the care I have received. I was referred there by my primary care physician after my longtime psychiatrist retired, at a point when my depression and anxiety had become increasingly difficult to manage despite years of treatment. My therapist, Brooke Recoppa, has worked closely with me throughout that time. What I appreciated most was the thoughtful and professional approach to treatment. Finding the right medication combination and dosage adjustments was a gradual process, not an overnight fix, and Brooke handled that process carefully and efficiently. She also emphasized that improvement required work and changes on my part as well. Over time, the combination of appropriate treatment, medication management, and therapy has made a tremendous difference in my quality of life. I feel more balanced, stable, and genuinely happier than I have at any other point in my life. For the first time, I experience a consistent sense of well-being that does not depend entirely on outside circumstances. Mental health treatment is very personal, and results take time, but my experience with this practice has been extremely positive. I would recommend Sarkis Family Practice, and Brooke Recoppa in particular, to anyone seeking compassionate, professional, and patient-centered mental health care.

After the nightmare that is Meridian Behavioral Health, I was willing to pay out of pocket for…read morebetter and more consistent care. Sarkis is on the more expensive side, does not accept insurance, but you get what you pay for. I saw Dr. Solomon until I moved out of state. She was very friendly, compassionate, listened to my needs and sought to meet them. She did seem to be in favor of ECT treatment and brought it up occasionally with me, but ultimately left the decision to me (which I declined). Before Sarkis, I was miserable, bouncing around between medications that either had no benefit or had horrible side effects or were completely unaffordable (I'm looking at you, Latuda, at $1300 for a month's supply). After months of frustration I came to Sarkis looking for better care and found it. My overall experience was great. Front office staff was friendly, professional, and very good with follow up communication. Dr. Solomon was compassionate and followed up with me even when I had moved away from Florida. They got me stabilized and more than just functional, but back to my old self prior to onset of bipolar disorder. I would hands down recommend Sarkis to anyone that can afford it.