At Green Wave Family Wellness Center, our goal is to improve every facet of your well-being so that you and your family can enjoy healthy, happy lives. We are not your ordinary healthcare office—We are a Holistic Integrative Healthcare Center that is about best attaining life balance for optimum functioning.
Our professional team utilizes the most advanced techniques in order to enhance your lifestyle and help you walk out of our office feeling happier and healthier. We offer many services, including:
- Chiropractic Care
- Spinal Decompression Therapy
- Individual, Marriage and Family Therapy
- Holistic Psychiatric Services
- Weight Loss Assistance, and
- Nutritional Health Care
Learn more about our services and how we take the time to help you live the healthiest, fullest life possible.
Co-founders of Green Wave Family Wellness Center:
Chuck Cluxton, Ph.D., L.M.F.T., L.M.H.C., N.C.C.
Dr. Chuck Cluxton is a co-founder of Green Wave Family Wellness Center. He is a native of Panama City, Florida. He received both his Ph.D. in Marriage and Family Counseling and his dual Masters/Specialist degrees in Mental Health Counseling and Marriage and Family Counseling from the University of Florida.
- Licensed by the State of Florida as a Marriage and Family Therapist (#MT-16780) and a Mental Health Counselor (# 6603) and is a National Certified Counselor (#55653).
- Completed the state of Florida’s requirements of 50 plus hours training in Hypnotherapy and is a Certified Rapid Resolution Therapy Practitioner having completed IRRT’s highest advanced level III training.
- Clinical Member of the American Association for Marriage & Family Therapy (# 87642)
- Clinical Member of the American Counseling Association and a Certified Ropes Course Instructor.
Dr. Chuck has been providing counseling services in the Individual, Group, Marriage & Family format for over 30+ years. He has specialized training in dealing with Anxieties and Trauma including diagnosis of Panic Attacks and PTSD. While he has worked with clients across the age span, he has further extensive training working with troubled youth and families in crisis. His other areas of service have included adjunct professor and/or clinical supervisor in Psychology and Counseling (University of Florida, Berry College, Troy University), State of Florida clinical supervisor for therapists in training, Life Coach and counselor for the court and school systems.
Tali Cluxton, D.C., B.S.
Dr. Tali is also the co-founder of Green Wave Family Wellness Center. She is a native Floridian and a graduate of Life University College of Chiropractic in Atlanta, The Gainesville School of Massage, and the University of Florida.
- Has advanced training in nutrition, natural weight loss, the Biomeridian scanning device, the Blue laser, and multiple types of advanced chiropractic adjustment instruments and techniques.
- Worked at Shands Hospital in Gainesville, Florida
- Received advanced sports massage training
- Is a Certified Posture Exercise Professional (C.P.E.P.)
- Has practiced as a licensed massage therapist and licensed chiropractor in the states of Georgia and now in Florida (CH 8571).
Dr. Tali has presented workshops in the healing arts in many types of forums including colleges and private institutes. She is also committed to continuing education. She regularly attends seminars on neuromuscular adjustment techniques, soft tissue manipulation, nutrition, natural detox and weight loss, and healing with advanced technologies.
New Practice Partner
Kayla Roberts MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC
Kayla Roberts was born and raised in Panama City Florida. She attained her Bachelor of Science in nursing and her Master of Nursing Science from Walden University, Minneapolis, MN, which provided the foundation and training to become a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. Currently, she is enrolled in the University of Florida in Gainesville to attain her Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP). Among her many areas of expertise, Kayla specializes in Adult and Child Psychiatric Medication Management, Holistic Psychiatric Services, and Psycho-educational Counseling.
- Licensed by the State of Florida as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN) License #APRN11005856
- Board certified by American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP).
- Acquired specialized skills in the diagnosis and treatment of psychiatric disorders, medication management, psychoeducation, and counseling of both children (ages 5 and up) and adult populations.
- Has specialization in Medication Management of various psychiatric disorders utilizing a Holistic therapeutic approach.
- Worked in the nursing profession since 2008 in many settings including the hospitals of Gulf Coast Regional Medical Center, Panama City, FL as a RN 06/2009 – 09/2019 And Emerald Coast Behavioral Hospital, Panama City, FL. RN 08/2014 – 12/2021 providing psychiatric and physical health care.
- Is an experienced assistant professor at Gulf Coast State College, Panama City, FL. as a Practical Nursing Instructor/Adjunct RN Clinical instructor 08/2017 – 05/2020- having taught over 100 practical nursing students and over 50 registered nurses and further, she remains active in the training and supervision of aspiring nurses in the field.
Kayla Roberts is a professional psychiatric nurse practitioner who is excited to join Green Wave Family Wellness Center as a practice owner and partner where she can offer her gifts of holistic psychiatric services. Kayla is deeply committed to improving the mental health of our community.
Counselors within Green Wave:
Joseph “Ben” Price, MS, LMHC
Licensed mental health counselor in the State of Florida (#MH18829). Ben received his Master’s Degree in Counseling and Psychology from Troy University, Bachelor’s Degree from Ashford University, and Associate’s Degree in Instructor of Military Science and Technology from The Community College of the Air Force. As a therapist, Ben has worked with a variety of client populations across the lifespan. He has extensive experience assisting those struggling with a wide range of issues to include substance use, depression, anxiety, chronic stress, trauma and more.
- Ben specializes in the treatment of substance use, mood problems, and trauma.
- This has included correctional substance use treatment, inpatient behavioral health (active-duty military), and most recently outpatient behavioral health with a focus on substance use and co-occurring disorders.
- Treatment modalities are: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy skills, and the integrated SMART Recovery model for addiction and compulsive behaviors.
- Ben has completed Basic Accelerated Resolution Training to enhance trauma-related care.
Ben’s therapeutic approach focuses on the relationship between thoughts/feelings/actions. He emphasizes the need to address all three aspects, at his clients’ own speed. As an Air Force Veteran, and father, he understands the affect that chronic stress, sudden or unexpected Life changes, and self-doubt can have on individuals and families. Ben works to provide real world, practical assistance that can empower his clients to heal and thrive.
Janet “JJ” Justice, MS, LCSW
Graduated with a Master’s in Social Work from the University of Alabama- Tuscaloosa in 2007. Janet is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the State of Florida (SW 19810), a native of JAX, Florida and a US Coast Guard veteran.
For the past 16 years Janet has worked in several different settings to include:
- Community mental health outpatient centers
- Inpatient psychiatric units
- Inpatient and outpatient substance abuse treatment facilities
- Juvenile detention facilities, prisons, community probation and parole services treating substance abuse
- In home health settings treating persons with acute and chronic medical conditions.
- Travel Clinical Social Worker to other states to aid facilities in need of psychiatric services
- Janet have also been an expert witness working with attorneys to enact policy change in the child welfare systems in Alabama.
Throughout Janet’s career she has provided individual, group, family, and marriage therapy with people from young children to older people near the end of their lifespan. As a US Coast Guard veteran, she has a warm spot in her heart to treat persons with current or former military trauma. Janet believes that growth is found when compassionate mental health services are offered by a caring and accepting therapist in a way that integrates a thorough evaluation of the current conditions, facilitates clarity of personal and relational honesty, and empowers people through new skills and insights to grow their lives and relationships.
E.J. Dickens, MS, LMHC, TF-CBT, NCC
E.J. is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the State of Florida (MH 17954), a National Certified Trauma-focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapist, and a Board Certified-National Certified Counselor. She attained her Master of Science in Professional Counseling from Grand Canyon University and her Bachelor’s Degree in Health Care Administration from Columbia Southern University.
- E.J. has over 20 years of experience working in the behavioral health field with various populations cross the age span. Her focus is often working with children and adolescents.
- E.J. is especially passionate about her work with survivors of childhood and complex trauma and co-occurring disorders. She has specialized training working with individuals who have experienced Human Trafficking (HT) and/or the Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children (CSEC).
- She has held many positions in the health care field including being the CEO/Managing Director of BIGG, Inc. in Gulf Breeze and Fort Walton Beach, FL. She was the Clinical Manager of the non-profit Set Free Refuge in Navarre FL, Therapist with VitalCore Health Strategies/Escambia Regional Detention Center and Clinical Care Coordinator at The Secret Place Home which is a non-profit in Pensacola FL.
E.J. draws from the Cognitive, Behavioral, Psychoanalytic, Humanistic and Holistic approaches to counseling and has a strong belief that healing is often bolstered by fostering one’s strength of community through sincere connections and feelings of belonging. She sees above all, the value in working together with her patients to develop a unique treatment plan tailored to one’s needs. E.J. looks forward to the privilege of working with you.
Further Core Team Consultants and Staff:
Kimberly Moskowitz, M.D.
Tara Griffin, D.M.D., A.B.D.S.M.
Charlie Broome Jr. Ph. D., L.M.F.T.
Gloria S. Tipton, Ed.D., L.C.S.W.
Professor Dan Hudson, M. Div., M.S
Massage and Front Desk Staff
Contact our office today to learn more about our services and how we can help you achieve wellness and balance throughout your life.