MSW, LCSW, OSW-C
Master’s of Social Work: Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified Oncology Social Worker
What problem do you strive to overcome?
Many clients come to therapy feeling anxious, stuck, or unsure
of how to move forward. You may struggle with self-doubt, relationship stress,
parenting challenges, grief, or adjusting to difficult life transitions. I utilize a warm, individualized, and strengths-based approach to therapy that
meets each client where they are. I work collaboratively with clients to help them feel understood, build coping skills, and create meaningful goals for growth and healing. I strive to create a safe, calming, and supportive environment where you feel comfortable being yourself and supported without judgment. My goal is to help you gain confidence, resilience, and clarity so you can move forward with greater balance and peace.
Experience: Katrina is experienced working in hospital settings, providing support to those navigating anxiety, chronic illness, grief, and life transitions. Katrina enjoys supporting clients across the lifespan experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, parenting stress, and other emotional concerns. Clients love that Katrina is compassionate, flexible, and provides a personalized approach to healing.
Client Focus: Individuals including children (ages 6+), teens, and adults.
Types of Therapy: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) - all with a strengths-based approach.
Issues: Anxiety, Depression, Grief, Relationships, Self-Esteem, Trauma
Specialities: Attachment concerns and family therapy, Chronic illness and oncology, Relationship conflict
More than just my work: Outside of the therapy room, Katrina enjoys spending time at
the beach, walking her dogs, baking, relaxing in a hammock with a good book, and
spending time with her family and friends.
MA, LMHC
Lead Licensed Therapist: Licensed Mental Health Counselor
What problem do you strive to overcome?
Many people feel anxious and overwhelmed. They try hard and follow society’s rules, but it doesn’t always help. Maybe you have grief, perfectionism, or trauma that is ready to be healed. I use Accelerated Resolution Therapy (eye movements) and talk therapy to help teens and adults. Together, we process your life story and discover new ways to live fully. I aim to build a relaxed, nonjudgmental, and warm relationship. This way, you can move forward with confidence and peace.
Experience: Melanie is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. She graduated from the University of Central Florida with a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She brings to therapy her past experience as a teacher and her own story, which includes the loss of a brother to addiction and her father to cancer. She also teaches at her alma mater, University of South Florida, go Bulls!
Client Focus: Individual and group therapy including teens (13+), college students, and adults
Types of Therapy: Accelerated Resolution Therapy (eye movements), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Walk & Talk Therapy
Issues: Anxiety, Grief, Trauma
Specialities: Children of Emotionally Immature Parents, Perfectionism, Family Members Impacted by Addictions, Religious Harm
More than just my work: I feel most at home on the water with live music and my pup, Elsa.
