Counselors

Dr. April Brown is a Licensed Mental Health Christian Counselor, Board Certified-TeleMental Health Provider, Certified Sex Therapist, a National Certified Counselor, Gottman Trained Therapist - Level 1 and 2, and a Florida Qualified Supervisor. She specializes in relationships, intimacy, sex therapy, anxiety, depression, pre-marital counseling, self-esteem, and emotional support animal (ESA) documentation. If you contact Dr. April, you will get a direct response from her because she believes in having a direct connection with her …

Mondays – 8 am to 6 pm
Wednesdays – 8 am to 6 pm
Fridays - 8 am to 6 pm
Saturdays – 9 am to 2 pm

Chemenda Sawyer believes that there are multiple dimensions of wellness: emotional, physical, spiritual, social and intellectual. She integrates the dimensions of wellness to facilitate healing. She believes all human beings have within them the ability to heal- they must feed their ability to heal. She does not promise overnight change, but she does promise to equip her clients with the tools to transform. Chemenda’s approach is cognitive-behavioral and solution-focused. She is committed to building a …

Coral Office
Thursdays
Saturdays

Dr. Dave has experience in medicine, and in faith. David first trained as a counselor in drug and alcohol rehab. He went on to practice and to teach emergency medicine, until heart problems prompted him to retire early. Now he returns to his first love, counseling. He seeks to help people as their souls heal from life circumstances and from painful emotions.

Kelly L. Bushéy has a Ph.D. in psychology from Northcentral University and is a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC). She specializes in helping individuals with sleep issues, life-stressors, boundary building, relationship counseling, and depression. She specifically loves helping troubled adolescents find direction and purpose. She is a Board Certified Tele-mental Health Counselor (BC-TMHC). Dr. Bushéy provides professional mental health services in person and via online distance counseling.

Kimberly began working in the mental health field in 2002, as a case manager for a local community mental health center. Working as a case manager provided her with the opportunity to see firsthand the mental health needs of our community. It is this experience that has driven and motivated her to continue her education in mental health to be able to serve her clients on a deeper level. Kimberly has worked with diverse populations …

Cape Coral Office
Wednesdays
Thursdays
Fridays

Peter uses a strengths-based approach in working with clients and their perceptions. In sessions, the presenting problems will be attended in such a way as to clarify the problem, explore identified patterns, determine potential solutions, and mean to implement to solutions or goals. Peter believe clients are much stronger than they might know, and entirely capable of improving their lives in proportion to knowledge of the problem and their interest in experiencing creative ways to …

In Person Sessions Available in Cape Coral Office
Mondays – 9 am to 4 pm
Saturdays – 2 pm to 6 pm

Virtual Appointments Available:
Mondays - Saturdays

I entered into the University of Central Florida’s Mental Health Counseling, M.A. Program, where I received intensive professional training. I graduated with my Master’s degree in mental health counseling in 2014. I relocated to SWFL where I have been practicing locally for 3 years, and will be obtaining my licensure as a licensed mental health counselor in early 2019. My clinical experience includes counseling at University of Central Florida’s Community Counseling Clinic, UCF’s Marriage & …

Coral Office
Mondays
Tuesdays
Wednesdays
Thursdays
Fridays

I am currently a Registered Mental Health Intern. I graduated from Florida State University with my Masters of Science Degree and Specialist of Education Degree in Clinical Mental Counseling. I have an acute focus in my work on the issues affecting many young adult males including depression, social anxiety, isolation porn addiction, and Internet addiction. My work focuses primarily on the “gamer” population to work on the unique issues that affect them. Before working on …

Ria Ruane is a Professional Counselor who has a genuine passion for helping others. She has over 4000 hours counseling individuals and groups. She is trained and experienced in relationships, addictions, anxiety, depression, grief & loss, parenting, ADHD, educational motivation, caregiving, trauma and eldercare. She combines Solution-Focused, Choice and Strength-Centered Therapy to help clients navigate and overcome difficulties in a safe & confidential space. As a warm & empathetic counselor, Ria delights in helping clients …

I came to Mental Health Counseling from a myriad of backgrounds, including law and education. Currently, I work in Community Mental Health, counseling clients with a variety of challenges, including depression, anxiety, relationship issues and ADHD. Prior to that, I did my internship at a youth training facility counseling teenage boys with issues such as anger, substance abuse, and behavioral challenges. 
I view counseling as a way of helping others to have a more meaningful …

Fridays at the Cape Coral Office - 10 am to 8 pm

Sherline graduated from Florida Gulf Coast University with a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology and Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling from Nova Southeastern University. Sherline has worked many years with Domestic Violence Survivors and adults and teens struggling with mental health issues. Sherline believe that everyone has the strength within themselves to heal, and her role as a counselor is to support and empower clients as they continue to use the strength within themselves to …

Mondays – 4:00 pm - 9:00pm Cape Coral office and Virtual Office
Tuesdays – 4:00 pm - 9:00pm Cape Coral office and Virtual Office
Fridays – 4:00 pm-9:00pm Cape Coral office and Virtual Office
Sundays- 8 am -5pm Cape Coral office and Virtual Office

Angela is a Mental Health Master Level Graduate Student Intern. She is a certified Crisis Worker through the American Association of Suicidology and has a certification for Applied Suicide Skills Training. She is currently in the second year of her graduate program at Florida State University, working towards her Master of Science Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Angela is also bilingual. Therefore, she is open to providing counseling services in Spanish and English. Before …

Tuesdays - 8 :30 am to 1:30 pm
Thursdays - 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm

A Clinical Mental Health Counseling Master's student, Victoria Baker, began her experience in the Mental Health field with Behavioral Analysis Therapy, working with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. She has an integrative approach to counseling, including an interest in Person-Centered Therapy, Adlerian Play Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. She enjoys working with all ages, including children and adolescents. Victoria will work with you (or your child) as you collaborate to set goals and allow life …

Cape Coral Office and Virtual Office
Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays - 8 am to 4 pm

April is a National Certified Counselor (NCC) and a Registered MHC Intern who comes to Mental Health Counseling with a background in healthcare and human resources. With an empathetic nature and a strong desire to help others, her primary clinical approach is Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT) combined with Cognitive-Behavioral (CBT), Person-Centered Therapy and other evidence-based approaches according to the client’s needs. Tailoring the approach to meet the client where they are allows her to assist the …

Cape Coral Office:
Mondays - 12 to 8 pm
Tuesdays - 8 am to 4 pm
Virtual Office
Mondays - 12 to 8 pm
Tuesdays - 8 am to 4 pm
Wednesdays - 8 am to 5 pm
Thursdays - 8 am to 5 pm