How It Works
take advantage of this free/discounted therapy
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Click "Book Appointment" to make caring for yourself a priority in your life.
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Schedule your appointment with one of the "Dear Self" program counselors at Cypress Wellness Center, to lock-in one of the best $45-$65 investment you can make in yourself. Take a breath...You got this.
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Mark your calendar and show up on your appointment day. Give yourself props -- you are changing your life for the better!
If you need any assistance booking an appointment call/text Cypress Wellness Center: 727-308-6094
Mental Health Student Interns
All student therapist work under the supervision of a licensed professional to ensure the highest quality of care.
All of our student interns are offering sessions for $45-$65. You let us know what rate works for you!
Mental Health Counselor Student Intern
I am bilingual and speak Spanish. As a Spanish speaker, I am passionate about breaking down language barriers and ensuring that everyone has access to mental health support. Whether you are dealing with life changes, anxiety, OCD, depression, trauma, or any other mental health needs I am here to help you through it. I work with adults, couples, and first responders, specifically law enforcement.
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Specializations:
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First responders
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Couples/relationships
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Spanish speaking community - trauma,
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Depression & Anxiety
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Life transitions
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​Substance Use
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Stress
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Self-esteem/self-love
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OCD
Mental Health Counselor Student Intern
Mona works with clients aged 16 and above. She provides a safe and supportive space for clients to explore their inner worlds, reconnect with their intuition, and embrace their authentic selves. Her approach blends evidence-based practices with a holistic focus, helping clients find safety within their bodies, release limiting narratives, and align with their strengths and values.
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Specializations:
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Self-Esteem
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Trauma
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ADHD
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Perfectionism
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Anxiety & Depression
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Women's Issues
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Life and Career Transitions
Mental Health Counselor Student Intern
My counseling approach is person-centered and integrative, drawing from evidence-based practices while tailoring the process to meet each individual’s specific needs. Whether you're navigating life transitions, healing from trauma, or seeking greater self-understanding, I am here to support you with empathy and authenticity. I am currently pursuing my Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Before beginning my graduate studies, I worked as a Social Worker with children and families in the dependency system. That experience taught me the importance of compassion, advocacy, and the profound impact of early relationships and environments which continues to inform my work today.
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Specializations:
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Self-Esteem
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Anxiety
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Depression
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Trauma
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Perfectionism
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Women's issues
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Life transitions
Mental Health Counselor Student Intern
My approach is holistic, addressing all aspects of well-being,
including mental, emotional, physical, spiritual, and energetic components. I believe in
working from a strengths-based perspective, seeing each person as resilient,
capable, and whole. Working through individuals’ stories and goals, we’ll explore the challenges and successes that arise on your path, with curiosity, empathy, and deep
respect for the journey that is uniquely yours.
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Specializations:
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Depression and anxiety
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Life transitions
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Self-esteem
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Perfectionism
Mental Health Counselor Student Intern
My approach is holistic and deeply person-centered, rooted in humanistic, existential, Jungian, and feminist perspectives. I also weave in ecotherapy, mindfulness/somatic approaches, and expressive arts. I value the interconnectedness of mental, emotional, physical, spiritual, and creative aspects of well-being, and I work from a strengths-based lens that recognizes each person as resilient, capable, and inherently whole.
I am especially passionate about working with women and couples, supporting them through the complexities of identity, relationships, and life transitions. Together, we’ll explore your story with curiosity, empathy, and respect.
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Specializations:
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Depression and anxiety
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Life transitions
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Self-esteem
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Women’s issues and empowerment
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Couples therapy and relationship work
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Feminist theory–informed therapy
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Mindfulness & somatic practices
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Expressive arts therapy
Program Supervisors
I'm a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, a Board Certified Sex Therapist in the state of Florida, and a Nationally Certified Counselor. I've been in private practice since 2015. I specialize in sex and gender therapy, but also work with clients on issues not related to sex and gender therapy. My education includes a doctorate and masters degree from the University of Florida in sociology and gender studies and a masters in clinical mental health counseling from Adams State University.\
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Ph.D. and MA, Sociology and Gender Studies- University of Florida
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MA, Clinical Mental Health Counseling- Adams State University
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CST, Certified Sex Therapist- Florida Postgraduate Sex Therapy Training Institute
Clinician Director of the Cypress Student Internship
Ellen's diverse work experiences include counseling children, adolescents and adults of all ages. Ellen works from a strength-based perspective and blends multiple principles from differing schools of psychotherapy, including: art therapy, DBT, CBT, positive psychology, and mindfulness. She has worked extensively with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, concerns regarding chronic illness, issues related to self identity, life transitions, and coping with family matters.
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Her specialization in art therapy equips her with an endlessly creative toolkit. She has seen first-hand how the combination of art and traditional talk therapy makes for a powerful mode of healing. When it may be difficult to describe emotions and experiences with words alone, she offers clients the opportunity to partake in art-making as a form of therapy.
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Licensed Creative Art Therapist in New York
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Licensed Mental Health Counselor
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Master of Science in Art Therapy & Counseling
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Registered Art Therapist - Board Certified