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Online Counseling

Do not let privacy concerns or distance keep you from getting the right type of help!

Finding competent assistance is crucial to getting better!

Covid-19 is upon us, and we are ready to serve you now. We are utilizing a HIPAA Compliant Videoconference System. We have a Business Associate Agreement with G-Suite to Ensure Your Safety, Privacy, and Confidentiality. Our system is smooth and user friendly. Your online experience will be as if you are in one of our offices.

If you are extremely concerned about confidentiality, anonymity, privacy, or welcome the extra convenience of participating in counseling in the comfort of your own home, then you may consider participating in online counseling with one of our psychologists, therapists, or counselors. We provide online counseling services around the globe whether you are dealing with marital problems, infidelity, anxiety, depression, or just need to learn how to better cope with your circumstances.

We have been providing online counseling services for over a decade and have found that rapport and connection today are easily established based on many recent technological advances. Our clients report that they quickly feel comfortable utilizing this method and feel as if we are in the same room. Body language and facial expressions can be exchanged in real time, and documents and lessons can be viewed and shared simultaneously. It is truly as if face to face counseling were taking place in the room at our office despite being completely online. We use special cameras and microphones to enhance the experience for our online counseling clients.

We typically use Skype or FaceTime as platforms for online counseling, and use our personal Skype accounts or company Skype Business account upon request for added security.

Call us if your are interested in utilizing our online counseling services

Dr. D’Arienzo is a psychologist and founder of D’Arienzo Psychological Group. He has clients from all over the world. His Skype user name is j.darienzo 

Our other providers’ contacts are available upon request.

Contact us at admin@livebetterjax.com or 904-379-8094 to schedule an appointment or to inquire more about our online counseling services.

D’Arienzo Psychology Blog

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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Shark Week 2026

Tune in to Discovery Channel’s Shark Week on July 31, 2026 and see me, Dr. D’Arienzo, successfully treat someone suffering from Galeophobia (shark phobia) through systematic desensitization and prolonged exposure. It was an experience of a lifetime going to Marathon Key and Islamorada with Shark Week producers to be part of this series. It’s important for the public to understand that shark phobias among other phobias are common and treatable. Physical and emotional rewiring occurs with prolonged exposure coupled with acquiring the right skills (diaphragmatic breathing, positive self talk, and suspending judgement) and with the right guidance (a psychologist-led process). What an honor it was to assist in helping this individual gain the ability to now comfortably bring his family to the beach for beach vacations and to resolve his greatest fear. It was three days of intensely committed work for both of us and it was a success!

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The Real MMPI Guy Dr. D’Arienzo

In high-stakes industries, a “pass/fail” result isn’t enough—you need a defensible clinical record. Dr. D’Arienzo utilizes the PsychFit™ System, a trademarked evaluation process that combines rigorous normative data with a personal clinical interview. Unlike automated services, Dr. D’Arienzo (a former Navy Psychologist) personally validates every candidate’s profile to ensure they are psychologically fit for duty, reducing liability for the individual and the hiring organization.

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