Katherine Lowry, (FL) LMHC, (OH) PCC, (KY) PCC
Katherine A. Lowry graduated from Clemson University in 1999 with a Bachelor of Arts, majoring in Psychology. She later graduated from the University of Miami in 2005 with a Master of Science in Education with an emphasis in Mental Health Counseling. She currently works as a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor (License number MH 9570), an Ohio Professional Clinical Counselor (License number E.1100007), and a Certified Polygraph examiner in private practice. Katherine has experience with the court system, having worked directly with the Department of Children and Families and the Department of Corrections in the past. She was a Guardian Ad Litem for four years and has done group therapy with parenting, substance abuse, anger management, theft, domestic violence and sexual offenders. She is also a FL Qualified Supervisor who supervises Registered Mental Health Counselor Interns.
Currently, Katherine sees children (ages 10 and up), adolescents and adults in individual, couples and family therapy. She works primarily with depression, anxiety, communication skill building, anger management, parenting, sexual and substance abuse addictions, trauma, school and behavioral issues, and gender issues. In 2013 she became a Florida board approved Certified Transgender Care Therapist and helps the Transgender population with their gender identity issues and transition. Katherine began performing EMDR in 2014 and later became a Certified EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) Therapist. She is currently performing this at her practice and working towards becoming a Consultant.
Since 2004, I have attended various Transgender workshops, seminars, conferences and medical symposiums to educate myself. As of October 2013 I became a Florida board Certified Transgender Care Therapist and in 2015 a Gender Care therapist with WPATH. I have worked with a variety of people who fit under the Transgender umbrella, helping some to further their journey through hormone therapy and a variety of surgeries. I also hosted a Transgender Workshop in 2012 in Fort Myers, FL to further educate people in my area about with it means to be Transgender.I have also made sure that my IBOS team who is working with transgender health is educated and competent to continue to help individuals on their journey
Amanda Bennett, LMHC, LPC, LCMHC (NC), LPC (WV)
Amanda L. Bennett is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in the state of Florida, Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the states of South Carolina and West Virginia, and Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) in the state of North Carolina. Amanda specializes in treating mental health, addictions, co-occurring disorders, and trauma. She is a Certified Assessment Facilitator for the SYMBIS (Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts) comprehensive marriage program, as well as a Certified Facilitator in PREPARE/ENRICH’s therapeutic couples program. Amanda is also an Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Certified Therapist through the EMDR International Association.
Amanda attended Washington University in St. Louis for her undergraduate studies, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Spanish in 2008. After returning to South Florida and working as a legal assistant, Amanda decided to return to her passion for studying the human brain, behavior, relationships, and psychotherapy. She next attended Palm Beach Atlantic University, where she earned a Master of Science in Counseling Psychology in 2014, with specific concentrations in Mental Health Counseling and Substance Abuse Counseling.
Amanda has a passion for empowering people. Her philosophy of clinical treatment is based on a belief that all individuals have an innate ability to heal emotionally, which can be accessed via therapeutic treatments and supported by holistic practices and healthy community engagement. Amanda always strives to provide excellent and compassionate care, with the aim of stimulating clients’ personal growth and promoting long-term recovery, resiliency, and wellness self-management. Whether a client’s treatment focus is on mental / behavioral health or an addiction, Amanda particularly enjoys focusing on supporting and encouraging the individuals she works with to set themselves up for success.
Amanda joined the I-BOS Counseling Center family in January 2022, bringing with her over a decade of experience working with wide-ranging mental health issues, social and relational concerns, and substance use disorders. Her background helping individuals and families in diverse counseling and human health service environments gives her a unique understanding of her clients’ needs, which is well-paired with her caring, solution-focused treatment orientation. Habla español.
Brittnie Cockrell LMHC
Brittnie is trained in various treatment modalities which allow her to tailor treatment specific to the needs of her patients. As an eclectic therapist, she utilizes combinations of psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral, dialectical behavior and psycho educational techniques. She specializes in treating adolescents, adults, couples and families to address issues such as trauma, addictions, and co-occurring disorders. Brittnie has a passion for helping patients navigate formative life phases and events as well as destigmatizing mental healthcare for individuals of all walks of life. Brittnie also provides Telehealth services in order to provide accessible care throughout the state of Florida.
Kira Capano Hickman, LMHC
Rachel Cavucci, LMHC
Rachel G. Cavucci (she/her) is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of Florida. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Middle Childhood Education from Youngstown State University in Ohio in 2013 before returning to school in 2018 to earn her Master of Arts Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Florida Gulf Coast University.
Rachel has a passion for helping her clients find joy and balance in their lives while navigating whatever challenges they are facing including struggles with sexuality and/or gender identity, anxiety, depression, relationship/familial issues, parenting struggles, communication concerns, trauma, self-esteem issues, and emotional regulation. Through a client-centered, integrative approach utilizing skills from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy, Rachel is able to provide a compassionate, judgement-free space for clients to process, explore, heal, and grow.
Individuals and couples with all relationship dynamics including those interested/engaged in monogamy, polyamory, ethical non-monogamy, BDSM, and the kink community are welcome as Rachel is trained in marriage and family therapy. She also enjoys using her training on family systems to work with families navigating communication challenges, divorce/separation, loss, and remarriage. Rachel uses a trauma-informed intersectional approach to therapy that is also sex- and body-positive.
As a member of the LGBTQ+ community, Rachel brings a unique perspective from lived experiences as well as specific training into her work with LGBTQ+ clients. Rachel is trained in providing care to the transgender community including letter writing for adults seeking gender-affirming care such as hormone therapy and/or surgery. Rachel is an active board member and vice president for the Gender Equality Trust Network Foundation where she helps facilitate a monthly support group for transgender individuals in SW Florida. She is also a proud signer of the GALAP Pledge, which allows her to provide services to those seeking gender-affirming letters free of charge.
Julie Corbin Gray, M.S., LMFT
Julie Corbin Gray is a native of North Fort Myers, spent years leading troubled and urban teens on wilderness trips, facilitating awe-inspiring personal change along the way, before becoming a counselor. After tiring of living in a tent, she obtained a Master's in Marriage and Family Counseling from Stetson University. Before joining I-BOS Counseling, Julie worked in community mental health settings helping children, teens and families in crisis and in a school setting promoting optimal adjustment and academic success as well as a play-oriented private practice.
Julie continues to seek change and growth by working with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families who are facing their own difficult transitions. Julie takes a holistic and hands-on approach to helping her clients tap their strengths and identity their on solutions. Julie can work with children as young as 2 together with their families, is conversant in Spanish and specializes in ADHD, mood disorders such as anxiety and depression, family conflict, parenting strategies and trauma treatment. Julie works collaboratively with other treatment providers, both conventional and alternative and other professionals involved in the family system.
Dr. Gary Freudenthal, Psy.D.
Dr. Gary M. Freudenthal, BA, MA, PsyD, Lic. Hyp. was raised and educated in the Midwest. He received his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology from the University of Cincinnati in1981, his Master of Arts Degree in Clinical Psychology from Roosevelt University in 1984 and in 1992 was awarded his Doctoral Degree in Clinical Psychology from the The Chicago School of Professional Psychology at The University of Chicago. He served his Doctoral Residency at Elmcrest Psychiatric Institute in Hartford, Connecticut and then rounded out his education by serving his Post-Doctoral Fellowship at Yale University Medical School. He fell in love with the East Coast and planted his roots in Connecticut to pursue his career goals and raise his family.
He became a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in 1995 and served as the Clinical Director of Psychiatric Services at East Haven Counseling Center & Clinical Director of the St. Raphael's Hospital's Institute for Better Health, Eating Disorders Program. Following that he served as Clinical Director of Adolescent Services at Stonington Institute. He moved back to Ohio and held the position of Medical Department Chair at Southern Ohio University for 4 years. Upon his return to CT he became Clinical Director for the New London Community Mental Health Center and served as Director of Geriatric & Dementia Education for Harvest Healthcare. He moved to Florida in 2011.
Excluding his brief 4 year tenure in Ohio, he owned and operated Private Practices on the beautiful Connecticut Shoreline from 1984 to 2011. Over the years he has consulted for several Geriatric Consultation groups where he has led seminars to educate staff, family and residents on Alzheimers Disease and Dementia. In addition he has helped over a dozen Nursing Homes and their staff transition to Memory Care Centers. He has lectured and led seminars on Psychological Issues and Topics in Treatment, Research and Application in Ohio, Illinois, Kentucky, Rhode Island, New York, Connecticut and Florida. Over the course of his career he has thoroughly enjoyed helping patients across the life cycle ranging from Age Three Years Old to One Hundred and Nine Years Young.
Since moving to the beautiful and spectacular gulf shores of Ft. Myers, Dr. Freudenthal has had the honor of teaching great, young minds as an Associate Professor of Psychology at Edison State College/Florida Southwestern College. He has taught courses such as Introduction to Psychology, Advanced Psychology, Interpersonal & Social Adjustment and Human Growth & Development at both the Lee and Charlotte Campuses. He has been practicing Psychology and sharing an office with Dr. Stephen F. Scholle, MD, PhD at his Fort Myers Beach Medical Practice at his office Beach Mental Health Services. He is now excited to be joining Katherine A. Lowry, M.S., Ed., NCC along with 6 other Psychotherapists at I-BOS (Inner Belief Outer Strength) Counseling. It will be his honor to be available to assist IBOS in keeping the fine residents of Cape Coral and Ft. Myers and all who reach out for help within Lee, Charlotte and Collier Counties. You will not regret retaining him to help guide you in your Psychological Growth, Enhancement and Evolution. We all can use a little help now and then.
Nadji Garcia, LMHC
Nadji is a bilingual (Spanish/English) Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida. She graduated with a Bachelors in Psychology from Florida Atlantic University and received a Masters of Science in Psychology with a dual focus in Marriage/Family therapy and Mental Health Counseling from Albizu University.
She works with different age groups from individual therapy to couples counseling, incorporating different modalities to meet the clients unique needs. Her experience includes processing adjustment challenges, life transitions, communication, anxiety, trauma therapy, family issues, emotional regulation, relationship concerns and couples counseling through The Gottman Method.
Nadji is an EMDR trained clinician helping clients through many different traumas and situations that have been disturbing or stressful. She continues to deepen her knowledge to work with survivors of Recent Traumatic Episodes and Group Traumatic Episodes. EMDR has been key in her clients trauma recovery journey and becomes inspired seeing clients finally able to process their trauma, and witness breakthroughs unfold in their lives where they feel like they can live more fully and begin to enjoy life.
Sauda Harris, LMHC
Sauda Harris is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Qualified Supervisor for Mental Health Counseling and Marriage & Family Therapy, and Certified Recovery Residence Coordinator (CRRA). She obtained her Bachelor of Science in Human Services and Management from the University of Phoenix, Master of Science in Counseling Psychology (Mental Health Counseling and Marriage & Family Therapy) from Palm Beach Atlantic University and is a Doctoral Candidate in Counseling Studies.
Sauda provides counseling to children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. She specializes in working with individuals who struggle with trauma, substance use disorders/addiction, depression and anxiety, stress, foster and adoption care, marital conflict, and survivors of domestic violence and sexual abuse.
Sauda has held state certifications (Florida) in domestic violence, sexual abuse/rape, and child welfare. Her professional experience includes working with diverse populations in an array of social services settings over the past 20 years. Sauda began her career with the Department of Children & Families and has worked alongside multiple substance abuse, mental health, child welfare, trauma, and domestic violence service providers in the South Florida region.
In recognizing that mental health is part of the overall health and well-being of an individual, Sauda’s main goals as a therapist is to provide a safe, nurturing environment that facilitates positive behavioral changes, enhances individual effectiveness in the ability to cope, assists in establishing and maintaining healthy relationships, and improves the quality of one’s life.
Marivy Iglesias, LMHC
Marivy has been working in the therapeutic field for well over 20 yrs. with experience in all areas of the field. Marivy has experience working with the court system, having worked directly with the Department of Juvenile Justice, Department of Corrections and Department of Children and Families. Marivy has experience conducting groups, which included substance abuse, anger management and depression and anxiety. Her areas of work include: residential setting, crisis stabilization units, school setting, in-home setting, inpatient settings.
She works with different age groups from individual therapy to couples counseling, incorporating different modalities to meet the clients unique needs. Her experience includes processing adjustment challenges, life transitions, communication, anxiety, trauma therapy, family issues, emotional regulation, relationship concerns and couples counseling.
Marivy specializes in adolescents, adults, couples, and families. Marivy has been trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychoeducation and Traumatic Incident Reduction. Marivy specializes in a range of areas, which include trauma, depression, anxiety, personality disorders, sexual assault victims, mood disorders, partner-relational concerns, family concerns, grief, substance, self-image, and self-esteem issues, as well as anger and stress management.
Marivy is eclectic and uses a blend of cognitive behavioral, motivational interviewing, solution focused, client centered, reality based, and psychoeducation for her clients’ needs.
"It takes time and work to see the change you want to see, and therapeutic intervention can help you achieve your goals". I work with my clients from an empathetic and nonjudgmental perspective to help them improve resilience, independence, decision-making, and life competence.
Ania Jarmulowicz, LCSW
I have more than fifteen years of experience working with individuals, couples and families using a whole-person approach tailored to the unique needs of each client. I am am Licensed Clinical Social Worker (License: #SW17955 (FL); #44SC06059100 (NJ), in 2022 I became a Certified SYMBIS Facilitator and in 2021 I became a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional and Certified Dementia Care Specialist. I do not work with children or adolescents.
My work rests on the foundation of a honest, caring, nonjudgmental and compassionate therapeutic relationship. I am primarily Trauma Focused Psychodynamic, but utilize mindfulness, religious/spiritual beliefs, CBT, medication, EMDR, as appropriate. My clients come from diverse cultural, ethnic, socio-economic and religious backgrounds. I specialize in treatment of life related stress, anxiety, depression, aging and phase-of-life changes, grief and loss, and trauma. I also provide premarital, marriage, and polyamory/non-monogamous relationships therapy.
I can provide Telehealth psychotherapy sessions in New Jersey and Florida. I am fluent in Polish and understanding of migration and acculturation process. I am a compassionate professional with unconditional acceptance and a willingness to push you when needed for growth.
I believe it takes courage and strength to open up about your struggles. Change, like healing takes time, but it’s a journey worth it! Therapy is very therapeutic so please reach out today.
Bryn Marcus
Bryn Marcus, studied psychology at Lehigh University in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania prior to relocating to Florida in 1999, earning a Master’s Degree in Counseling from the University of Sarasota (Argosy University). He has been a Licensed Mental Health Counselor since 2006, and in that time he has worked with a wide range of patients (from adolescents to seniors) in both outpatient and inpatient settings, including those suffering from depression and anxiety, anger management, personality disorders, grief and loss and social discomfort.
"I utilize a variety of therapeutic techniques depending on your needs. My office is a quiet, safe place to express your thoughts and feelings without fear of judgment. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life.”
Sydney Marmon, LMHC
Vanessa Matute
Vanessa is a bilingual (English and Spanish) Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of Florida. Vanessa graduated from Nova Southeastern University with a Masters in Mental Health Counseling.
Joseph Miller
"What’s your story?” When you first meet Joe Miller, he likes to ask this question. He knows everyone has a unique story to tell. He also knows you may not have thought about your particular story before and how it has affected you. Joe brings a unique blend of clinical expertise, clarity, compassion, business experience, and focus on action to his counseling. He uses these skills to help clients find healing from their past and discover hope to start drafting a winning story.
With more than 15 years of clinical experience in community and private counseling, Joe has helped hundreds of adults, kids, adolescents, and college students in South Florida find their way forward. Joe’s areas of experience include depression, anxiety, anger, stress and pressure, trauma, PTSD, bipolar disorder, marriage issues and dysfunctional family issues. He has served in leadership and management roles in several community-based counseling agencies in South Florida.
In addition, Joe has over 20 years of experience working in pastoral ministry in Florida. He has provided leadership as a youth pastor, as well as helping to establish a network of campus clubs in Martin County, FL through First Priority of South Florida. Joe earned a Master of Counseling Psychology degree at Palm Beach Atlantic University in West Palm Beach, Florida and is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) in the state of Florida.
Lori R. Miller, LMHC
With a rich background that spans over a decade in the mental health counseling field, Lori brings a unique blend of clinical expertise and real-world experience to her work. Licensed in Florida, Lori specializes in helping adults address a variety of mental health challenges, including anxiety, depression, caregiver stress, grief and loss, angermanagement, codependency, and PTSD. Lori is particularly passionate about helping clients discover what is most important to them, and helping them learn how to take action towards a more fulfilled life. Before dedicating her career to mental health, Lori built a solid foundation in the marketing and communications sector, working with key players in both the healthcare and energy industries. This experience not only honed her ability to communicate effectively but also provided her with an in-depth understanding of the stresses and pressures professionals face in the modern workplace. Lori is also certified in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I), offering specialized support for those struggling with sleep issues. This approach focuses on identifying and modifying the thinking errors and unhelpful behaviors that contribute to insomnia. By helping clients cultivate a more healthy perspective of their sleep issues, she helps support her clients’ broader mental wellness journey. At the heart of Lori's approach is a commitment to practical, accessible mental health care. She is dedicated to guiding her clients through strategies that foster resilience, self-awareness, and lasting change.
Christine Molina
Christine Molina is a mental health counselor currently licensed in Florida, Georgia, and Arizona. She is dedicated in assisting clients with their struggles and is fully bilingual in both English and Spanish. Ms. Molina’s educational background includes a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a master’s degree in mental health counseling from Carlos Albizu University.
Christine has an array of experiences in the field of psychology and has worked in a variety of therapeutic settings. Some examples include: working at an outpatient mental health center for adults with mental illness, in-home therapy for children and families, and private practice geared towards forensic psychology.
Prior to becoming part of the IBOS team, Christine worked in private practice between 2012 - 2019 in south Miami. During her time in Miami, she facilitated therapy for domestic violence, sex offender, and substance abuse groups. In addition to providing therapy, Christine performed mental health and substance abuse evaluations; therapeutic supervised visitation; and co-parenting, individual, couples, and family therapy. Ms. Molina’s experience in the aforementioned areas has also lead her to become a clinical member of The Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers.
Christine specializes in serving adolescents, adults, and couples in a range of areas that include: mental illness, depression, anxiety, domestic violence, partner relational issues, anger and stress management, self-image and self-esteem issues, work related stressors, behavioral issues, and sex offender treatment.
Christine is eclectic and uses a blend of cognitive behavioral, motivational interviewing, solution focused, reality based, and psycho-education based on her clients needs.
“Certain situations in life can make us feel overwhelmed, anxious, depressed or simply feel like there are no alternatives. I work with my clients from an empathetic and nonjudgmental perspective to help them improve resilience, independence, decision-making, and life competence”.
Natalie Moppert, LCSW
Natalie Moppert graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Greensboro College, in Greensboro, NC. After graduation she spent 3 years working with adolescents struggling with behavioral and emotional problems in a residential setting. She then moved to Florida to attend graduate school at Florida Gulf Coast University where she completed her Masters in Social Work degree.
Natalie provides counseling services to children ages 6 and older, teenagers, and adults as well as provides couples and family counseling services. She has ample experience working with and treating those struggling with anxiety, stress, depression, addiction, bipolar disorder, abuse and trauma, grief, and self-esteem. Her approach is to work with you in the present moment using mindfulness techniques and cognitive behavior therapy as well as other therapy techniques and to help you manage your stressors.
Trust and safety are at the core of any successful therapeutic alliance. Telehealth has given us the opportunity to engage in therapeutic sessions while you are in the comfort of your own home. I began in this field as a client and quickly fell in love with the process of self-discovery and healing. My own experience informs the unconditional positive regard, empathy, compassion, and respect I hold for each of my clients. In the first session, I will conduct an informal case conceptualization interview to gain insight into your history and work with you in a collaborative effort to identify goals for our work. I have a decade of experience working in the substance-abuse setting where I treated a wide array of co-occurring disorders, including PTSD, depression, anxiety, phobias, grief, adjustment, gender identity and issues relating to sexuality, to name a few. I quickly understood the significance of treating trauma, which so often underlies distorted thinking and maladaptive behaviors.
While earning my masters degree in counseling psychology from PBA, I also completed training in Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR), an evidenced-based therapy proven to help with PTSD. I began implementing the technique alongside traditional talk therapy and the results have been profound. By treating underlying core issues and disturbing memories, EMDR liberates a client to live more fully in the present and make healthy changes to move forward in a more adaptive way. I have had the honor of working with military veterans and first responders, but trauma survivors don’t always wear a uniform. Survivors of sexual assault, abuse, neglect, violence - threatened, witnessed, or realized, domestic violence, car accidents, natural and man made disasters, grief and loss, are all potentially deeply impacted and changed by their experience and thus candidates for healing through EMDR.
My goal as a therapist is to help you identify and implement your goals as a human. I will work with you to create an individualized treatment plan that is tailored to meet your unique needs. I use a variety of approaches including cognitive behavior therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, motivational interviewing, 12step therapy, and EMDR. As your therapist I will listen and support with a non-judge mental ear. I will hold up an unbiased mirror in reflection. I will challenge your blind spots and offer evidence-based strategies to change distorted thinking and unhealthy behavior patterns. I will help you to make sense of your past, so that you can be the best version of yourself in the present, creating a healthier future.
Felicita Ortiz, LCSW
Jeanie K. Simpson, M.S., LMHC, NCC, CAP
Jeanie Simpson is a Certified Addiction Professionals. If you need more than out-patient mental health services, feel free to reach out to them and ask about in-patient treatment facilities on your insurance plan.
Jeanie K. Simpson, is a Clinical Supervisor of Registered Mental Health Counseling Interns and Marriage and Family Therapy Interns approved by Florida Board of Social Work, Marriage and Family and Mental Health Counselors.
Jeanie graduated from State University of New York, College at Buffalo with a major in Humanities and a minor in Speech Communications. Following a career in Educational Administration, she returned to study Mental Health Counseling at Barry University in Miami, Florida, graduating with a Masters of Science. She was first licensed to practice in New Mexico in 1995, and first certified as an addiction professional in 1994.
Her past clinical experiences include being primary therapist for Lee County’s Juvenile Drug Court, employment with the Department of Corrections, Department of Juvenile Justice, Lee County Jail, as well as work with child and adult victims of family violence and sexual abuse, and sexual offenders. Jeanie is experienced with both voluntary and mandated clients, has extensive experience with adolescents, couples, and individuals. She taught courses for the Florida Keys Community College and for the Florida Addictions Institute. She has presented at workshops, conferences, has provided in-service training for facility line staff and acted as a Consultant/Trainer to the Navajo Nation.
Currently, Jeanie is licensed and certified in Florida (MH6192 & CAP1630) and works in private practice. She provides treatment to individuals (adults and teens 15 +), couples, and families. Jeanie’s informal style and soothing office environment encourages clients to feel safe and accepted. She combines a cognitive behavioral and psychodynamic approach to help clients improve communication skills, anger management, and to reduce severity of symptoms related to PTSD, stress, anxiety and depression through a highly individualized treatment approach. She utilizes diverse techniques, including expressive approaches, to help clients access, process, and express thoughts and feelings; and to address inner beliefs about themselves which contribute to their distress.
She also works extensively with clients with addiction issues, both from process disorders (gambling, food, shopping, internet gaming, etc.) and substances (alcohol and other drugs), and collaborates with other treatment professionals to ensure optimal outcomes.
Eva Smidova, LMFT
I am warm, friendly, open-minded and mindful professional, dedicated to providing the highest quality psychotherapy with respect, passion, and mindfulness, tailored to my clients. Besides my personal approach, my clients benefit from my knowledge, skills, and extensive experience in the field of psychotherapy, counseling, and psychology.
I am: Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Florida, Transgender Care Certified Therapist, Board Certified Hypnotherapist, Florida Department of Children and Family approved Parenting Care Provider. I hold EU earned degrees M.A. in Psychology and Law, and a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology. I am recently finishing Ph.D. in Family Therapy at Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale.
I am an expert on couples, marriage, intimacy, family systems, communication strategies and conflict resolutions, life guidance, gender and sexual issues. I am a professional member of several national and international Family Therapy Associations, also organizations supporting and caring for LGBTQ population � PFLAG, GLSEN, World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH), and a professional member of American Association of Sexual Educators, Counselors, and Therapists (AASECT). I also regularly present and publish about topics related to the field of family therapy nationally and internationally.
I earned Ph.D. degree in Clinical Psychology (2009) for a research on sexual addiction and cybersex. I have been in a private therapeutic practice since 2006. I work with families, couples, individuals (including children and teens). I have experience working also as a school psychologist, clinical psychologist at a psychiatric ward and at a crisis unit. Since 2015 I have conducted several art therapy residencies for children and teens with disabilities - Very Special Art Project under the University of South Florida.
I provide comprehensive psychotherapeutic counseling. I apply mind and body � holistic approach. I believe in diversity, non-binary, gender equal and affirmative approach to therapy.
My treatment philosophy and goal? Empowerment, respect, and glowing you!
To find more please visit my professional website at www.psychotherapyswflorida.com, pick up the phone, or send an e-mail!
I am looking forward to hearing from you.
Glenna Tibbs, M.Ed., M.Div.
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Ordained Minister
She is no longer taking new clients, but if you have seen her in the past, please feel free to contact her.
Glenna Tibbs is an experienced counselor who has been serving communities since 1986. She completed her B.A. from the University of Kentucky, her Masters of Divinity from Christian Theological Seminary, and a Masters in Education with specialties in counseling and education from Lynchburg College.
Beyond these three degrees, Glenna is also certified as a Gestalt Therapist, Grief Counselor, Communications Consultant, and Spiritual Mentor. She holds a Florida Mental Health Counselor license.
Her varied background has provided her with diverse skills in assessment and diagnostic techniques, as well as proficiency in various therapeutic modalities such as Rogerian, Gestalt, Behavioral, Psychotherapy, and Spirituality.
In her professional career, Glenna has served as a congregational pastor, hospital chaplain, communications consultant, pastoral counselor, licensed mental health counselor, and college instructor. She has provided individual, marital and partner counsel, family healing, and group therapy.
Glenna sees each person or couple as unique. She selects from a variety of therapeutic modalities to address specific needs and to enable the healing process within a safe environment and in a timely fashion.
Mirna Velasquez
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Mirna Velasquez is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, in the State of Florida as well as a Qualified Supervisor for Registered Social Work Interns approved by The Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling. Mirna is also a Certified Trauma Practitioner (CTP) designated by The National Institute for Trauma and Loss in Children. She has completed higher education courses at Hodges University in preparation to her certification as a Master’s Level Addiction Professional (MCAP).
Mirna graduated from Florida International University (FIU) in Miami with a Bachelor of Science in Social Work with a Minor in Public Administration. She later graduated with a Master of Social Work in 2006.
Mirna has extensive experience working at different settings including the private and non-for-profit sector, State Agencies and currently working at her private practice. Her years of clinical experience allowed her the opportunity to work with children (as young as 4 years old), adolescents, survivors of abuse, adults and seniors.
Mirna provides counseling in a safe an accepting environment. Individualized treatment is always provided based on client’s needs, culture and preferences. The need to process feelings and emotions after a specific event is tailored to the individual while learning and implementing new coping skills. Her approach to treatment is client-centered, rooted in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Solution Focused with an emphasis on family dynamics and Motivational Interviewing.
Mirna is confident in working with children and adults experiencing symptoms or difficulties with anxiety, depression, stress, self-esteem, divorce, life adjustments, grief, trauma, abuse, school and behavioral issues, communication difficulties, and parenting issues. She is currently accepting new clients, is Bilingual (English and Spanish) and offer evening appointments from Monday to Thursday. Her office is in Cape Coral in a well-lighted handicapped accessible area.
Me gustaria poder ayudarte cualquiera sea la situacion estes pasando. Mis años de experiencia y educacion universitaria acompañadas de profesionalismo y calidad de servicios te aseguran un buen beneficio. Llamanos para proveerte mas informacion o coordinar una cita.