Dr. April Brown, MH# 9682, CST, NCC, BC-TMHC, AASECT
Relationship and Sex Therapist and Licensed Mental Health Christian Counselor in FL, NJ, NY, WI and Qualified Supervisor for MH and MFT - Doctor of Intimacy
Dr. April Brown is a Doctor of Intimacy. In addition, she is a Licensed Mental Health Christian Counselor; Board Certified-TeleMental Health Provider; Certified Sex Therapist; a National Certified Counselor, Gottman Trained Therapist - Level 1, 2, and 3; American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapist (AASECT); 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, …
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, MH20299
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
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 …
Cape Coral Office
Tuesday 5-8 pm Cape Coral office and Virtual Office
Thursdays - 9 am -7pm Cape Coral office and Virtual Office
Fridays - 9 am -7pm Cape Coral office and Virtual Office
Saturdays - 9 am -5 pm Cape Coral office and Virtual Office
Dr. David Hall, MH# 18459, TP, NLP
Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Christian Transformational Prayer Counselor
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.
Peter Covert, PMH# 1851, MS, CP
Provisional Mental Health Counselor, Psychodramatic and Addiction Therapist
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
Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays – 9 am to 9 pm
Saturdays – 9am to 6 pm
Virtual Appointments Available:
Mondays - Saturdays
Jessica Sagastume, MH# 16756
Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Bilingual and Immigration Counselor and Qualified Supervisor for MH and MFT
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 & …
Cape Coral Office/Virtual
Mondays - Thursdays
(Saturdays-based on priority and circumstances)
Bryce Miller, IMH#21186
Registered Mental Health Counseling Intern
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 …
Mondays - Fridays at
9 am-11 am
4 pm - 6 pm
Ria Ruane
Licensed Mental Health Counselor -MH21485
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 …
Sherline Herard
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern
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
Saturdays- 8 am -5pm Cape Coral office and Virtual Office
Sundays- 8 am -5pm Cape Coral office and Virtual Office
April Daniel
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern #21443
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 …
In Office
Mondays: 8 am to 8 pm
Tuesdays: 8 am to 5 pm
Wednesdays: 8 am to 8 pm
Telehealth:
Mondays - Thursdays: 8 am to 8 pm.
Bria Young, IMH21205
Registered Mental Health Counseling Intern
Life has the ability to be complex and unstructured when it comes to change, which is why as a human being you can get into a place where you consider those changes as permanent and destructive in their own way, but if moments are taken to adapt to those changes a transformation can take place within you that will be able to work for you in a powerful way. I am very passionate about providing …
Virtual Appointments ONLY
Mondays - Fridays - Afternoon and Evening Appointments
Saturday Morning Appointments
Louis Nicholas
Graduate Student in Mental Health Counseling
I am a master’s level Clinical Mental Health Counseling student. My counseling work began at the start of the pandemic when I provided crisis intervention and suicide prevention services through support hotlines. People I have worked with overcame challenges related to major life transitions, psychological disorders, interpersonal problems, and uncertainties about their future. These experiences have shown me that profound progress and positive transformations are possible for individuals who engage with therapy. My mission is …
Virtual Appointments ONLY
Sundays - 11 am to 5 pm
Mondays - 11 am to 7 pm
Thursdays - 11 am to 7 pm
Cindy-Joy Rosado
Graduate Student in Mental Health Counseling
Cindy-Joy is a graduate student at Florida State University under the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program. She is currently in her first year of the program and is working towards her Master of Science degree, as well as a Specialist degree in Education. She is bilingual - English and Spanish - and is open to offering counseling services in either language. Prior to her current course of study, she was working as a Certified Behavioral …
Virtual Appointments ONLY
Mondays and Tuesdays - 10 am to 5 pm
Wednesdays - 10 am to 1 pm
Johana Calvo
Marriage and Family Therapy Graduate Student
I am a Marriage and Family Therapy Master’s level student intern as well as a Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA). I have significant experience working with children that present with challenges in social interaction, speech and nonverbal communication, and restricted/repetitive behaviors utilizing Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) treatment therapy. In addition to working with the abovementioned specialized group of children, it is my goal to help couples, families and individuals navigate presenting relational difficulties such …
Dr. Jason-Anthony Prendergast
Doctorate in Pastoral Psychology and Registered Mental Health Intern
Dr. Jason has extensive experience with those seeking help with depression, trauma, anxiety, bipolar disorder, stress management, low self-esteem, life transitions, and relationship issues. I will work to tailor your therapy based on your situation. My goal is to help you feel understood, bring balance and harmony to mind, body, and spirit and focus on a strengths-based approach to working with clients and their perceptions. In sessions, the presenting problems will be attended in such …
Megan McKeon
Mental Health Graduate Student at University of the Cumberlands
I am a master’s level Clinical Mental Health Counseling student. My goal as a counselor is to cultivate a safe and creative environment during counseling sessions to support your journey of self-discovery and healing. Everyone has hard times, some that are unexpected. When that happens, caring and support are needed, someone to hold a non-judgmental space. Some of the therapies I utilize are person-centered, cognitive-behavioral (CBT) and mindfulness-based. Together, we explore your unique aspects of …
Michelle Gissendanner, M.S., IMH22954
Registered Mental Health Intern/EMDRIA-Approved EMDR Therapist/Certified Integrative Mental Health Professional
Michelle graduated from The College of New Jersey with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a Master of Science in Counseling and Psychology from Troy University. Michelle has worked 10 years as a Holistic Wellness Coach using integrative interventions to assist clients with nutritional, physical, and mental wellness. In the past 4 years, Michelle has brought this wealth of knowledge and experience to the field of counseling and has continued to develop her skills as …
Jose Pantoja
Registered Marriage and Family Therapist Intern and Certified Conflict Mediator
I am a fan of life and the new challenges that we must overcome every day. Although, sometimes, life can resemble a battle like of The Hunger Games. I have had to be resilient and start from zero multiple times. I had to leave my country after a natural disaster that left me with no job and no income. I remember having to make that decision in a couple of minutes with my wife, who …
Virtual Appointments ONLY
Mondays - Fridays - Afternoon and Evening Appointments
Saturday Morning Appointments
Demetries North
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern
As a client focused counselor, I have years of experience and training in both group and individual counseling in the areas of addictions, stress and anger management, general anxiety concerns, trauma and healthy relationship building. My treatment approach is integrative, meaning I use a combination of many different modalities, such as Solution Focused, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Humanistic Therapy. My life’s mission is to help you achieve your best life, even in your not …
Virtual Appointments ONLY
Mondays - Fridays - Afternoon and Evening Appointments
Saturday Morning Appointments