True North Studio is a virtual therapy practice and mobile wellness program dedicated to helping children, pre-teens, teens, and parents navigate mental health, anxiety, big emotions, life transitions, trauma and more in Gainesville and across Florida.

WELCOME

I'm Christy Darji

I help children, teens, and families through therapy and wellness programs with a focus on healing emotional wounds, building confidence and resilience, and developing practical skills for navigating life's challenges.

Therapy

Individual therapy for children, pre-teens, and teens.Therapy is a place to slow down and understand what's happening beneath the surface. Together, we'll work to make sense of your experiences, identify patterns that may no longer be serving you, heal emotional wounds, and develop practical tools to help you move forward with greater confidence and resilience.I specialize in:Anxiety, worry, and overwhelm
Self-esteem, confidence, and identity
Emotional regulation and coping skills
Trauma and difficult life experiences
Family and relationship challenges
Life transitions and adjustment
Finding and expressing your authentic voiceThe Details:Individual Therapy: $120 per 50 minute session
Location: Telehealth throughout Florida
Insurance: Private pay. I do not bill insurance directly, but I can provide a superbill for possible out-of-network reimbursement.
Getting Started: I offer a free consultation call so we can talk briefly about what brings you to therapy, answer questions, and determine whether we may be a good fit.

Relational Parent Coaching

Is Parent Coaching Right for You?
Parenting pre-teens and teens through intense emotional seasons, power struggles, or big transitions can leave you feeling drained and uncertain. Relational Parent Coaching is an educational, goal-oriented service designed to give you practical tools and clear strategies without needing your teen in the room.Note: Parent Coaching is an educational and skills-based service, not clinical psychotherapy or mental health treatment.What We Focus On:
Moving Beyond Top-Down Conflict: Shift from power struggles to collaborative partnerships built on mutual respect and healthy boundaries.Understanding Emotions as Messengers: Learn how to navigate your teen's big feelings (and your own responses) with calm authority and empathy.Practical Communication Strategies: Gain actionable tools to de-escalate tension and foster meaningful connection.Customized Family Action Plans: Receive guidance tailored specifically to your home environment and family dynamics.The Package & Investment
Format: 6-Week Parent Coaching Intensive (Virtual sessions via secure video across Florida)What’s Included:6 weekly 50-minute virtual coaching sessionsCustom practical action steps and home implementation tools between sessionsEmail/messaging check-in support during the 6-week coaching periodInvestment: $650 total package feeReady to bring peace and predictability back to your home?Reach out today to schedule a free 15-minute consultation to see if Parent Coaching is the right fit for your family!

Teen Anxiety & Resilience Group

Format: In-Person Small Group (Gainesville, FL)Target Ages: Pre-Teens & Teens (Ages 12–17)A structured, supportive psychoeducation group designed to help teens understand anxiety, learn coping and self-care skills, master emotional regulation tools, and build connection with peers facing similar challenges.What We Cover:Practical CBT & DBT coping tools for daily stress and overthinkingNavigating social and academic pressureGrounding techniques and distress tolerance skillsHealthy routinesInvestment & Schedule:6-Week Group Series | Limited to 6–8 participants per cohortContact me to join the waitlist or learn about upcoming cohort start dates.

School & Community Programs

Strong Minds, Strong Hearts

Emotional wellness and self-regulation programs for children.Strong Minds, Strong Hearts is an engaging, movement-based program designed to help children understand their emotions, regulate their bodies, build resilience, and develop healthy coping skills they can carry with them into the classroom and beyond.Through a combination of children's yoga and movement, breathing and calming strategies, stories, games, mindfulness, and age-appropriate social-emotional learning activities, children practice skills for managing big feelings in ways that are active, fun, and developmentally appropriate.Children learn to:
Recognize and name emotions
Notice how emotions feel in their bodies
Use breathing, movement, and other strategies to calm and regulate
Develop healthy ways to express big feelings
Build confidence and a positive sense of self
Practice flexible thinking and problem-solving
Strengthen resilience when things are difficult
Show empathy and build healthy relationships with othersDesigned for Your Setting
Programs can be adapted for preschools, elementary schools, homeschool groups, churches, and community organizations. Sessions are tailored to the developmental needs of the children and can be offered as a one-time experience, short-term series, or ongoing wellness program.Contact me to discuss your school or organization's needs.

About

Hello!

Long before I became a therapist, I was a missionary kid growing up with a front-row seat to different cultures, communities, and ways of life. My childhood gave me a deep appreciation for people and their stories, but it also taught me something I would understand more fully as an adult: our experiences shape us. The places we've been, the relationships we've had, the hard things we've walked through, and the messages we've absorbed along the way can all influence how we see ourselves and navigate the world.I became a therapist to help people articulate and make sense of their stories, especially when those stories feel confusing or when the messages they've picked up about themselves and the world are keeping them from thriving. I want children, teens, and families to have the support and tools they need not only to make it through difficult seasons and experiences, but to grow stronger through them. I love helping people get beneath the surface of what they're experiencing, heal the places that hurt, understand themselves more fully, and develop practical skills for moving forward with greater confidence and resilience.My Christian faith is central to who I am and shapes the way I understand identity, purpose, hope, and healing. I offer Christ-centered therapy and programs for clients who want their faith to be an active part of the therapeutic process.My CredentialsI'm a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor with graduate degrees in Counselor Education from the University of Florida. My background includes experience as a school-based therapist, school counselor, and educator, and I am also a certified children's yoga teacher. My work draws from evidence-informed approaches and incorporates practical tools, mindfulness, movement, and creative strategies based on the needs of each individual.Whether I'm sitting with a teenager who's trying to find her voice, helping a family through a difficult season, or teaching a room full of kindergartners how to recognize and regulate big emotions, my hope is much the same: to help people grow strong in who they are and better equipped for whatever life brings their way.Christy Darji, Ed.S., LMHC, RYT 200, RCYT
State: Florida
License: MH28014

Contact

Whether you're looking for therapy for your child, parent coaching, an anxiety group for your tween or teen or you're interested in bringing a Strong Minds, Strong Hearts program to your school or organization, I'd love to hear from you.Reach out using the information below, and I'll be in touch soon.Email: [email protected]
Call or text: (352) 329-3083