About Josalynn Cartagena
Focus areas
Anxiety
Depression
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Clientele seen
Teenagers (13-17)
Individuals
Young adults (18-24)
Couples
Adults (25-64)
Families
Treatment approaches
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
EMDR
Person-Centered
Identity
Gender
FemaleSexuality
StraightFaith
NonreligiousEthnicity
Hispanic or Latinx
Languages spoken
English
Getting to know Josalynn Cartagena
UpLift Behavioral Health providers do not issue prescriptions for substances controlled by any federal or state agency or other drugs that may be harmful because of their potential for abuse. UpLift Behavioral Health reserves the right to limit the types of medications that may be prescribed by its doctors and nurse practitioners. All prescriptions furnished by UpLift Behavioral Health care providers are issued in accordance with applicable federal and state law as well as UpLift Behavioral Health policy.
Do you battle anxiety and stress in the form of racing thoughts that don't seem to go away? Or full-blown panic attacks that seem to knock the breath out of you and keep you immobilized? I've been there. I truly believe every experience in life can help mold you and shift you for the better. I can help you because I have experienced it myself and overcome it.
Through every hardship you encounter, you can pull through and gain more on the other end. Life begins to change the most when you stop asking “Why does this keep happening to me?” and start asking yourself “What am I meant to learn from this?” and “How can I grow from this?” I believe I can help you overcome anxiety and move forward.
I hold a Master’s degree in School Counseling from Sam Houston State University and a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Central Florida, which have equipped me with the knowledge and skills to support you on your journey to healing and growth.
What should a new client know about working with you?
My name is Josalynn Cartagena and I am an LPC and have my M.Ed. in school counseling. Before I moved to Texas, I attended the University of Central Florida with a bachelor’s degree in Communications focused in radio and television and graduated in 2006. After my first career in radio, I decided I wanted to do more to touch lives and became certified as a bilingual EC-4 teacher. After teaching for 10 years, I felt a calling to study counseling, since counseling had helped me overcome many of my own stress and anxiety due to childhood trauma. In 2018, I answered that call and graduated with my masters in school counseling from CA-CREP accredited Sam Houston State University. Since 2019 I have been working in public education as a middle and high school counselor. I also worked for a tutoring company doing behavioral coaching for youth and for another private practice seeing clients of all ages. In 2023, I started my own bilingual virtual private practice, Sol Shines On, PLLC to help people find hope and feel valued, heard and understood to discover a better outcome for their life and future. My goal as your counselor is to team up with you as you journey through this thing called life. I hope to help you find your purpose and reason for living. I cannot do all the work for you, but I can guide you, link arms with you and encourage you towards a brighter mentality, way and future. Being a teacher to very little ones for a decade, and a school counselor currently, and having worked with adult clients in my practicum, I Feel very comfortable with all age groups. I use the modalities of CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), Person Centered Theory and EMDR to process negative memories. I am constantly striving to grow myself with continued education, certifications and specialties to expand my knowledge as a counselor in ways I can continue to help you grow.
What is your typical process for working with clients?
You are more than welcome to set up a phone call with me or a free 15 minute video consultation to make sure we are the best fit for each other.
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More information on payments and coverage
I see patients through UpLift. When you create your profile, you will input your insurance information and the team will reach out with your copay amount. If you do not have insurance, I also take cash pay clients. The UpLift team will work directly with you to inform you of payments due. The prices for visits are dependent on your co-pay amount through your insurance. If you are a cash-pay client, our price ranges from $75 to $145 per visit
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- Sam Houston State University, Master's in School Counseling
- University of Central Florida, Bachelor's
NPI number
1154021079
How soon can I make an appointment with Josalynn Cartagena?
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Is Josalynn Cartagena accepting new patients?
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What practice does Josalynn Cartagena work with?
Josalynn Cartagena works with UpLift.
What are common reasons for patients to see Josalynn Cartagena?
Josalynn Cartagena frequently sees patients for Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Psychotherapy, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Josalynn Cartagena on their profile.
What languages does Josalynn Cartagena speak?
Josalynn Cartagena speaks English.