providing a confidential resource for ncms members in need

The Nassau County Medical Society LifeBridge Wellness Program is designed to address the seriousness of physician and healthcare provider burnout in our community. Practicing medicine can be highly stressful and doctors face day-to-day challenges with emotional stress and work burnout. This can impact one's personal, practice or family life.

Through a partnership with the DCMS Foundation, this resource is voluntary and completely confidential for all NCMS members. The NCMS provides six FREE coaching sessions per calendar year for any member in need.

CALL: (904) 447-LIFE

CONFIDENTIALITY:

LifeBridge is mindful of privacy and confidentiality. No information is disclosed to others. The certified counselors are experienced in coaching healthcare professionals and are dedicated to the needs of NCMS members with flexible hours and availability.

NCMS maintains physician confidentiality. NCMS does not keep client specific records. As a standard practice, clinicians keep confidential records, but do not reveal member identity to the NCMS.

MEET OUR CERTIFIED COUNSELORS:

dr. MIA WILSON

Dr. Mia R. Wilson has been in the counseling field for over 21 years. She is a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Georgia Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified Addiction Professional, National Certified Counselor, Master Addiction Counselor and Certified Traumatalogist.

Dr. Wilson received her Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling at Nova Southeastern University in 2001 and obtained her Doctoral degree in Counseling Psychology at Argosy University in 2010.

Dr. Wilson has maintained a private practice in Jacksonville, FL for the over 14 years. She has works with various organizations such as the military, professional sport teams, major corporations, churches, nonprofit organizations, medical organizations, and law firms. She works with adults and adolescents who is experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, abuse, grief, relationships, stress related concerns, Veteran issues and women issues. She also has also conduct Psychological First Aid during times of nature and man-made disasters.

Dr. Wilson has made appearances on national and local television shows. She has written articles for national magazines and peer journals.

Contact Dr. Wilson:

Office Phone: (904) 891-6614

Office Location: Westside of Jacksonville

Practice Hours: Monday-Friday (9 am - 7 pm), Saturday (9 am - 2 pm)

JAMES LOUNSBURY, LCSW, DCSW, PHD

Dr. James Lounsbury has been in practice for more than 15 years and specializes in relationship issues, emotional disturbance, and anger management. His techniques include coaching, hypnosis/self hypnosis, cognitive behavioral “talk” therapy, meditation, mindfulness, and trauma resolution.

Dr. Lounsbury attended the University of Natural Health and is Board-Certified by the American Board of Examiners. You can learn more about his practice by clicking here.

Contact Dr. Lounsbury:

Office Phone: (904) 248-0005

Office Location: 13133 Professional Drive, Suite 200, Jacksonville FL 32225

Practice Hours: Monday-Friday (12 pm - 6 pm), Saturday (11 am - 2 pm)

Gwendolyn Allen, LMHC

Gwendolyn Allen has been in practice for more than five years and specializes in anxiety, women's issues, and child and adolescent psychology, along with coping skills and life coaching. Her approach includes cognitive-based therapies that focus on mindfulness and acceptance, mindfulness, motivational interviewing.

Ms. Allen attended Nova Southeastern University and graduated in 2009. You can learn more about her practice by clicking here.

Contact Gwendolyn Allen:

Office Phone: (904) 236-1599

Office Location:  3955 Riverside Avenue, Suite 2F, Jacksonville, FL 32205

TERRY HOFFMANN, MA, PCC, BCC

Terry Hoffmann is an accomplished executive coaching professional with proven success partnering with physicians and physician executives as they continuously adapt to a rapidly-changing healthcare landscape. Terry is a valued thought partner for physicians as they strive to maintain and improve their capacity and professional satisfaction. She has demonstrated success in creating customized coaching engagements that re-energize physicians so they can reconnect with their passion for medicine. Terry believes caring for the care team is essential if we are to achieve the quadruple aim.

Terry has a variety of specialties including executive coaching, physician well-being, emotional intelligence, positive psychology, and cross-functional collaboration. She received her Graduate certificate in Executive & Professional Coaching from the University of Texas at Dallas and her MA in Counseling Psychology from the University of North Florida. She is also board certified and a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor.

Contact Terry Hoffmann:

Call (904) 343-6193 or email terry@hoffmanncoaching.com

Terry is available through phone & video conferencing, or can meet at a location of your choice.

Practice Hours: Monday-Friday (7 am - 6 pm)

Learn more: hoffmanncoaching.com

STEVE SEAY, M.A.

Steve Seay is at the forefront of Leadership Coaching, Trusted Advisory and Physician Advocacy. He served as a healthcare clinician for 15 years and has firsthand experience in the health industry. He also served in the U.S. Navy working, training with top military leaders and teams. Steve’s background and experience in psychology (MA in Marriage & Family Therapy) has played a powerful role in becoming the “relational expert” in the world of coaching & advisory work. For the past decade, he has been on a mission to serve his clients in a way that empowers them to step into a place of joy and fulfillment while creating powerful results & achievements in their lives.

Services:

Steve coaches individuals, groups, and companies, to greater internal (self) and external (professional) potential and awareness of possibilities, while creating extraordinary results as a return on investment. Steve’s model of coaching includes 3 key categories:
-Heart-Centered Leadership: operating from our values, strengths, and zone of genius.
 -Growth Mindset: developing a mastery of mastery, rewiring our belief system, building buoyancy & resiliency.
 -Relational Connection: communication skills, solution-focused, creating agreements and setting healthy boundaries; rewriting organizational engagement & culture.

Education & Experience:

Independent Business Owner—Leadership Coaching, Inc. (2015—Present)
Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT), Western Seminary, Rocklin, Ca.
ACC (Associate Certified Coach), Academy for Coaching Excellence, Sacramento, Ca.
US Navy Veteran, 1997—2003

Contact Sean Seay: 

Call (916) 715-9252 or email stevendseay@gmail.com

Sean is available through phone & video conferencing, or can meet at a location of your choice.

Practice Hours: Monday-Friday (7:00 am - 5:00 pm)

LIFEBRIDGE AT-A-GLANCE

• Appointments within 24 hours of request, including before or after office hours

• Immediate emergency appointments available

• No insurance is billed

• Privacy and confidentiality adherence through our dedicated certified counselors

• FREE to NCMS members - 6 sessions per member/year

• No information disclosed to others without the physician's written consent