Jacksonville Tricare Counseling

Military Service Mental Health Psychological and Counseling Center in Florida

D’Arienzo Psychology, formerly known as D’Arienzo Psychological Group, offers Jacksonville Tricare Counseling and Psychological Services to Tricare beneficiaries in Duval, Baker, St. Johns, Nassau, and Clay Counties’ area. Our office is centrally located near the Town Center that can be easily accessed no matter where you live or work in Northeast Florida.

We have three providers that specialize in treating military members and retirees, and their families including children of all ages.

Please note, as of February 1, 2021, we are no longer Tricare Network providers, but we can see you as Tricare Non-Network Providers. We remain Tricare Certified Providers despite our Non-Network Status. Call us for details at 904-379-8094.

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Tricare Mental Health Specialists:

Dr. Justin D’Arienzo, Clinical Psychologist and Former Navy Active Duty Psychologist (adult psychological services)

Mr. Alan Lipzin, Tricare Licensed Mental Health Counselor (adults, families, and couples counseling)

Mr. Joe Zichi, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (adults, couples, teenagers, and child counseling services)

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Tricare Military Mental Health Psychological and Counseling Center in Florida

Our mental health specialists understand the unique needs of military individuals and their families. In addition to understanding this unique culture, two of our psychologists are former active duty Navy psychologists, and our counselors have decades of experience treating the military. All of our specialists are competently trained to treat depression, anxiety, adjustment, substance abuse, insomnia, body image issues, behavioral problems, ADHD, gender and sexual issues, sex addiction, and challenges associated with life transitions and other issues related to military service.  We welcome the opportunity to serve you, and we thank you for your service to our Country!

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