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Emily DeFelice

Emily DeFelice

I earned my MA in Counseling with a specialization in Marriage, Couples, and Family Therapy from The University of Holy Cross New Orleans in 2023. I work with a range of presenting …

Alyssa Cain

Alyssa Cain

Alyssa obtained her Master of Social Work (MSW) from University of Southern California. She specializes in treating children and adolescents with issues such as depression, …

Aaron Warren

Aaron Warren

Aaron is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Aaron has received his B.S. in Religion and M.S. in Marriage and Family Therapy from Lee University. Aaron has certifications in …

Jatharine Mercado

Jatharine Mercado

Jatharine is an experienced Bilingual Licensed Mental Health Therapist working with a diverse population since 2010. Jatharine has proudly served the Pinellas County community for …

Lisha Ambore

Lisha Ambore

Lisha is a positive, passionate, and organized intern who loves interacting with new people and helping others. She goes to college at Virginia Tech and is majoring in biology as …

Amadi Taylor

Amadi Taylor

Amadi is a Licensed Professional Counselor. Amadi earned her Bachelor's of Science in Human Development and Family Science with a minor in Psychology from the University of North …

Rachel Judd

Rachel Judd

Rae earned her BA in Psychology from the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor and her MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of North Texas at Dallas. She is a …

Tom Stevens

Tom Stevens

Tom Stevens is a licensed Professional Counselor Associate (LPCA) and is a Licensed Alcohol and Drug counselor (LADC). He earned his master’s degree at Grand Canyon University in …

Heather Grinar

Heather Grinar

Heather Grinar, Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), brings over 17 years of mental health expertise, leading with compassion as a counselor and clinical supervisor. She is a …

Karen Greenwood

Karen Greenwood

Karen has lengthy and comprehensive experience in providing compassionate and intuitive support and counseling since obtaining her MSW from Boston University in 1996. She begun her …

Rachel Kornacker

Dr. Rachel Kornacker

Dr. Kornacker is a dedicated and compassionate therapist with a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. She specializes in working with …

Shelby Kennel

Shelby Kennel

Shelby Kennel attended Indiana State University for undergraduate and received a bachelor's degree in psychology with a minor in counseling. Shelby continued her higher education …