Six people, five women and one man, smiling and sitting on a blue sofa in a well-lit room. The background features a wall decoration with a sunburst design and a lamp on a side table. Group therapy practice providers.

Who We Are

At Ataraxia Counseling, we are a collective of therapists, providers, and healers in St Augustine FL, committed to creating an inclusive, affirming, and empowering space for growth and healing.

We offer integrative, trauma-informed care that honors the whole person—mind, body, and soul—through counseling, psychiatry, trauma-informed yoga, and Reiki services.

Our mission is to walk alongside clients as they navigate challenges, reconnect with their inner strength, and move toward lives of balance, authenticity, and peace.

The name Ataraxia comes from the Greek word meaning “a state of serene calmness,” reflecting our commitment to helping clients cultivate steadiness, empowerment, and clarity in the midst of life’s challenges.

We believe therapy is for EVERYONE and are committed to creating a safe and non-judgmental space where clients can explore, heal, and grow.  

Meet the Team

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    Abbey Lanford, M.S., LMHC

    FOUNDER AND OWNER
    INDIVIDUAL & COUPLES THERAPIST

    Launched Ataraxia Counseling in March of 2024. Specializes in couples counseling, women’s mental health, EMDR, ADHD and mood disorders, and trauma. Psychology professor at Flagler College.
    Accepting new clients for couples counseling only.

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    Caige McAuliffe M.S., LMHC, CFMHE

    INDIVIDUAL THERAPY & PSYCHOMETRIC ASSESSMENTS

    Specializes in men’s mental health, EMDR, substance abuse and other forms of addiction, mood disorders, first responders, and trauma.
    Accepting new clients for assessments only.

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    Logan Cassella M.S., RMHCI (Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern)

    INDIVIDUAL & COUPLES THERAPIST
    *offering sliding scale!
    Currently working with couples, adults, and teens. Specializes in anxiety, ADHD, depression, grief, infidelity, life transitions, military families, and motherhood. Accepting new clients ages 13+

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    Christiana Keith, M.S., LCSW

    INDIVIDUAL & FAMILY THERAPIST
    Specializes in adolescents and adults in identity exploration, trauma, parenting coaching, and feelings of belonging, with experience in community-based organizations.
    Accepting new clients age 13+

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    Ava Suleiman, PMHNP-BC, MSN

    PSYCHIATRIC NURSE PRACTITIONER

    Provide psychiatric care for children, adolescents, and adults. This includes doing initial assessments and diagnosis, medication management, and case work in collaboration with the therapists.
    Accepting new clients 13+

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    Steffanie Mahon, M.A.

    TRAUAMA INFORMED YOGA INSTRUCTOR AND REIKI PRACTITONER
    Specializes in Yin Yoga, trauma-informed yoga, and Reiki energy healing. She is passionate about creating a safe, inclusive space where individuals can reconnect with their bodies, regulate their nervous systems, and find deep relaxation.

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