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Meet the Team

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Arlene Hunt, LMHC

Counselor

Specialties:​

  • Trauma, Anxiety, Depression

  • ART trained

  • Bilingual (Spanish & English)

  • Adults

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Accepts: Aetna, AvMed, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Humana, United/Optum, Lyra, Self Pay

Accepting new clients
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Lauren Halbesma, BSW

Student Counselor Intern

Providing Counseling For*:​

  • Anxiety, Depression, Self-esteem

  • Teens (ages 13+)

  • Adults (ages 18+)

  • ​LGBTQ+ Affirming

 

*Lauren provides counseling services under supervision of a licensed counselor to ensure high-quality counseling.

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Accepts: Reduced Self Pay Rates

Accepting new clients
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James Miller, LMHC

Counselor

Specialties:

  • Anxiety, Behavioral issues, Stress

  • Adults: Individuals and couples

  • Children and Teens

  • LGBTQ+ Affirming

 

Accepts: Aetna, AvMed, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Humana, United/Optum, Lyra, Self Pay

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Accepting clients for
MON - FRI 8AM - 12PM
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Charity Garcia, LCSW

Counselor

Specialties:

  • Depression, Trauma, Relationships

  • LGBTQIA+ Affirming

  • EMDR trained

  • Adult: Individuals and Couples 

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Accepts: Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Lyra, United/Optum, Self Pay

Accepting new clients
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Katherine Pilarte Emerick, LMFT

Counselor

Specialties:

  • Anxiety, Relationship Issues

  • Bilingual (Spanish & English)

  • Teens (ages 13+), Adults, Couples, and Families 

  • Polk County, FL approved Premarital Course Provider

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Accepts: Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Lyra, United/ Optum, Self Pay

Accepting for COUPLES' INTENSIVES
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Jamie G. Smith, MA

Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern
IMH23521

Specialties:

  • Self Esteem, Relationships, Mood

  • Play Therapist in Training

  • Children (ages 5+), Teens, Adults, and Couples

 

Accepts: Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Self Pay

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Accepting new clients
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Amanda Frye, LCSW

Counselor

Specialties:

  • Perinatal Mental Health

  • Trauma, Relationships, Parenting

  • Children (ages 6+), Teens, and Adults

  • LGBTQ+ Affirming

  • EMDR-trained

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Accepts: Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Lyra, United/ Optum, Self Pay

Not accepting new clients
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Molly Baker, LCSW

Counselor

Specialties:

  • Cancer/Chronic Illness, Grief, OCD, anxiety

  • Relationships and life transitions

  • Adults: Older teens (ages 17+) and adult individuals

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Accepts: Aetna, AvMed, Blue Cross Blue Shield, United/Optum, Self Pay

Accepting new clients
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Jen McLaughlin, LMHC

Counselor

Specialties:

  • Anxiety, Depression, Trauma

  • Neurodiverse Populations

  • LGBTQ+ Affirming

  • Individuals: Adult

  • EMDR-trained

  • ​EMDRIa Certification (in progress)

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Accepts: Aetna, AvMed, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, United/Optum, Self Pay

Not accepting new clients
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Michele Lescard, LCSW

Counselor

Specialties:

  • Grief, Parenting Guidance, Self Esteem

  • Anxiety and depression

  • Teens (ages 13+) and adult individuals

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Accepts: Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Lyra, United/ Optum, Self Pay

Not accepting new clients
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Steven Del Re, LMHC

Counselor

Specialties:

  • Anxiety, Stress, Trauma

  • Military and Law Enforcement

  • Adults: Individuals and couples

  • Children and Teens (ages 12+)

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Accepts: Aetna, AvMed, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, United/Optum, Lyra, Self Pay

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Not accepting new clients
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Daniel Bartlett II, MSW

Registered Clinical Social Worker Intern ISW18798

Specialties:

  • Military and Veterans

  • Trauma, Relationships, Parenting

  • Children (ages 6+), Teens, Adults, & Couples

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Accepts: Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Self Pay

Not accepting new clients
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Katy Dumont, LCSW

Counselor, Co-Owner

Specialties:

  • Relationships

  • Adult professionals and executive leaders

  • Adults and couples

  • LGBTQ+ Affirming

  • Trauma-Informed

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Accepts: Aetna, AvMed, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Humana, United/Optum, Lyra, Self Pay

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Not accepting new clients
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Alison Moore, LCSW

Counselor

Specialties:

  • Depression, Anxiety, Grief

  • Relationships and life transitions

  • Adults: Individuals & older adults

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Accepts: Aetna, AvMed, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Humana, Medicare, United/Optum, Self Pay

Not accepting new clients
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Araceli Gauna-Scattolini, LMHC

Counselor, Co-Owner

Specialties:

  • LGBTQ+ Affirming

  • Children (10 and older), teens, and adults

  • Trauma-Informed

  • EMDR trained

  • FREE High School LGBTQ+ Support Group

 

Accepts: Aetna, AvMed, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Humana, Lyra, United/Optum, Self Pay

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Not accepting new clients
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Kellie Atkinson

Operations Consultant
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