Meet Our Team

Our team is made up of compassionate, experienced clinicians dedicated to helping individuals and families feel supported, understood, and empowered. We believe in creating a safe, welcoming space where healing and growth can happen at your own pace. Get to know the people who are here to walk alongside you on your journey.

  • Jada Helmer

    MS, QS-MH, LMHC, FOUNDER OF JKSC

    Compassionate, grounded, and client-centered, Jada brings warmth and expertise to her work with adolescents and adults. She helps clients navigate life’s challenges with support, skill-building, and understanding.

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  • Samantha Kingree

    RMHCI

    Compassionate and collaborative, Samantha supports individuals and couples navigating anxiety, depression, eating disorders, and relationship challenges with a grounded, CBT-based approach.

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  • Josh Pina

    RMHCI

    Grounded and collaborative, Josh supports teens and adults navigating emotional and behavioral challenges through a DBT-informed approach focused on insight, self-control, and healthier relationships.

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  • Haley Kirby

    GRADUATE LEVEL INTERN

    Friendly, attentive, and always ready to help, our customer service manager ensures every interaction is a positive one. They keep communication clear, timely, and human.

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  • Paige Stabile-Dunnigan

    GRADUATE LEVEL INTERN

    Empathetic and client-centered, Paige supports individuals and families with compassion, authenticity, and a strong focus on emotional understanding and connection.

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Jada Helmer

Jada is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), Qualified Supervisor (QS-MH), and DBT-Linehan Board of Certification™ Certified Clinician with extensive experience working with adolescents and adults navigating emotional, behavioral, interpersonal, and substance use challenges. Her background includes supporting survivors of sexual assault, counseling adolescents in diversion programs, and working with adults transitioning out of the penal system.

Originally from Southern Illinois, Jada grew up in a small rural town surrounded by nature, which continues to influence her approach to balance and self-care. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Anthropology from Southern Illinois University before completing her Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at the University of North Florida.

Jada has expanded her clinical expertise through advanced training and
leadership roles, including developing a Substance Abuse Group for adolescents
and serving as Clinical Director of an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) for
Substance Use Disorders. She believes treatment should be individualized,
evidence-based, and tailored to each client’s unique needs.

Her clinical work focuses heavily on Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), trauma
treatment, emotional regulation, and interpersonal challenges. She has received
intensive training in DBT Prolonged Exposure (DBT PE) and Radically Open DBT
(RO DBT), and provides both individual therapy and RO DBT skills groups for
adolescents and adults.

Outside of the office, Jada prioritizes a “life jacket first” approach to self-care and
enjoys hiking, reading, working out, spending time with her pets and friends, trying
new restaurants, and catching up on her favorite TV shows.

Samantha Kingree

Samantha is a Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern with a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and a specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy from Jacksonville University. She is passionate about helping both individuals and couples navigate life’s challenges with clarity, compassion, and practical tools for change.

Samantha’s approach is grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and thoughtfully integrates other evidence-based techniques to meet each client’s unique needs. She specializes in working with young adults experiencing depression, anxiety, eating disorders, and with couples facing relationship stress or communication difficulties.

Her goal is to provide a nonjudgmental, collaborative space where clients can gain insight, build resilience, and move toward meaningful transformation.

Outside of her clinical work, Samantha is an animal lover who spends her free time rehabilitating and fostering cats in need—offering them the same care and support she brings to her therapy work.

Samantha creates a safe, supportive space for individuals
and couples to explore growth and lasting change.

Josh Pina

Josh is a Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern at KEBT. He earned his Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Jacksonville University, where he was honored with the Clinical Excellence Award for his commitment to promoting wellness and compassionate care.

Josh is trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and works with both teens and adults who struggle with emotional dysregulation, relationship conflict, and behavioral challenges. He also specializes in working with individuals navigating substance use disorders and currently leads the Northeast Florida Safety Council treatment program at KEBT.

Josh is passionate about helping clients build emotional insight, self-control, and more fulfilling interpersonal connections. His approach is structured, collaborative, and deeply grounded in DBT principles.

Outside of the therapy room, Josh enjoys relaxing with his dog and catching up
on sports or favorite shows.

Josh supports teens and adults in building emotional regulation and healthier relationships through a DBT-informed approach.

Haley Kirby

Haley is a graduate-level clinician completing her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling through the University of West Alabama. She provides individual and family therapy at Keep Evolving Beyond Therapy under the supervision of Jada Helmer, DBT-Linehan Board of Certification, Certified Clinician™, LMHC, QS-MH.

Haley has extensive experience supporting children and families navigating complex life transitions. In her role as a New Patient Coordinator at Baptist Behavioral Health, she helps individuals access a wide range of services, including individual therapy and psychiatry, Intensive Outpatient (IOP), Partial Hospitalization (PHP), and maternal mental health programs.

Haley believes that meaningful connection is the foundation of healing. She strives to create a safe, collaborative space where clients can explore challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem concerns, religious trauma, and co-parenting dynamics. Her approach is holistic and grounded in evidence-based practices, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Family Systems, Solution-Focused, and Narrative Therapy.

Outside of the therapy space, Haley enjoys supporting the local arts community and spending her weekends exploring thrift stores and flea markets in search of vintage finds.

Josh supports teens and adults in building emotional regulation and healthier relationships through a DBT-informed approach.

Paige Stabile-Dunnigan

Paige is currently pursuing her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Jacksonville University. She provides individual and family therapy at Keep Evolving Beyond Therapy under the supervision of Jada Helmer, DBT-Linehan Board of Certification, Certified Clinician™, LMHC, QS-MH. Alongside her graduate studies, Paige works as a Registered Behavioral Technician at Bloom Behavioral Solutions, supporting youth through Applied Behavior Analysis.

Her background spans behavioral health, healthcare, and recruitment, equipping her with a strong foundation in client-focused care and communication. Paige is particularly interested in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and plans to pursue certification post-graduation to support individuals managing complex trauma, self-harm, and emotion dysregulation. She believes in the power of an authentic therapeutic
relationship and approaches her work with empathy, curiosity, and a deep
commitment to social justice. Her clinical interests include trauma, emotional
regulation, and working with underserved populations.

Outside of work and school, Paige enjoys reading, watching films, and spending time
with her dog and two cats—her favorite movie trilogies include Star Wars and Harry
Potter, with Little Women always close at heart.

“My style is warm, collaborative, DBT-informed, and emphasizes validation, accountability, skill-building, and meaningful change.”