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Marriage Counseling

Marriage and Couples Counseling Jacksonville, FL

Couples are often reluctant to seek out marriage therapy or couples counseling. They feel that there is a stigma attached to seeing a professional for help with their marriage or partnership. The truth is that relationships become incredibly complex when people’s lives intertwine. Though we all want to feel close to our partners, have great sex, and easy communication, all kinds of things impact and erode those areas in our relationships. Most people don’t have the skills to sort through the issues once they become all tangled up and complicated. That is when the help of a professional such as Dr. D’Arienzo, marriage counselor and couples therapist working in the Jacksonville area, can be invaluable. As a trained psychologist and relationship expert, Dr. D’Arienzo has the knowledge and expertise to help tease out the most challenging issues.

Dr. D’Arienzo has helped scores of couples overcome many of the typical problems that marriages face. In practice for more than 14 years, Dr. D’Arienzo has successfully counseled couples navigating issues as challenging as:

  • Stress due to financial issues
  • Infidelity
  • Communication issues
  • Divorce
  • Differing spousal parenting strategies
  • Problems with intimacy
  • Growing apart as children grow older and circumstances change
  • Balancing relationship needs with the demands of work and life
  • High conflict in the relationship

Working with Dr. D’Arienzo, a couple can really look at the patterns that have formed in their relationship – the first step to deepening intimacy. Although change does not happen overnight because humans are creatures of habit, marriage counseling with Dr. D’Arienzo will all about shining the light of awareness onto the challenging situation.

Dr. D’Arienzo has seen couples turn lackluster and stressful relationships around to become places where each can feel nurtured and both can thrive. He has witnessed how stagnant love can start to flow and grow again. If you and your partner think that your relationship can deepen and become more fulfilling than it is now, then contact Dr. D’Arienzo today for a consultation.

Articles by Dr. D’Arienzo

Effective Methods of Communication for Couples Article (Click Here)

Qualities of a Satisfying Marriage Article (Click Here)

D’Arienzo Psychology Blog

Tips for Taking a Psychological Test for an Armed Position? Here is What You Should Know

It’s completely normal to feel anxious about psychological testing for an armed position, especially if you’ve never done it before. If you’re taking the MMPI, 16PF, or another personality test, here are a few things to know. I am Dr. Justin D’Arienzo, a clinical and forensic psychologist and former military psychologist, who has been conducting these evaluations for 20 years. Let me help ease some of your anxiety or pre-test jitters.
First, don’t try to beat the test. These assessments can detect inconsistent responding, exaggerating, minimizing problems, or trying to look unrealistically perfect. Trying to find the “right” answer can create more concerns than simply answering honestly. Second, read carefully and answer based on who you really are. We are not looking for perfect people. Everyone experiences stress, frustration, sadness, anger, and anxiety. Normal human experiences do not automatically make someone unsuitable for armed work.

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ASIS International GSX Speaker 2026 Setting the Standard for Armed Guard Evaluations

Featured Speaking Engagement Dr. D’Arienzo to Speak at GSX 2026 Setting the Standard for Armed Guard Psychological Evaluations Press Release: Dr. D’Arienzo will be speaking at GSX 2026 about setting a standard for armed guard psychological evaluations. See him in Atlanta, Georgia at the conference in September 2026.

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Prescription Privileges for Specially Trained Psychologists

Psychologists are scientist-practitioners relying on real evidence and science when treating and evaluating patients. Adding to this training model, I want to share something I’m genuinely excited about that is both a personal and professional milestone that reflects my commitment to the evolving profession of psychology and expands what I hope to one day be able to offer patients in Florida.

In May 2026, I graduated from Fairleigh Dickinson University’s Postdoctoral Master’s Program in Clinical Psychopharmacology, an American Psychological Association’s (APA) designated program that prepares licensed psychologists for prescriptive authority in states where it is permitted. More recently (July 2026), I passed the Psychopharmacology Examination for Psychologists (PEP). The PEP is the national exam required for psychologists to pass who want to prescribe. It is an arduous test covering topics from clinical medicine, neuroscience, laboratory interpretation, general pharmacology to psychopharmacology. Passing it marks another real step forward in building advanced competency in this area. I worked my tail off to complete the program and pass the PEP while running our business, remaining active in the community and with my family, and seeing patients over the last two and a half years. My next step with psychopharmacology is to gain authority to prescribe in Louisiana and New Mexico. I will keep you updated. 

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