Meet Our Therapists & Coaches

Kayla Alvarez is a dedicated Mental Health Coach and Transformational Embodiment Facilitator, passionately guiding teens and young adults towards mental wellness. With a blend of cognitive coaching and embodied practices, like Breathwork, EFT/Tapping and Multi-Sensory Visualizations, Kayla helps teens and young adults create a toolbox for adversity and develop vital life skills for success.

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Favorite Thing to Do: Dance

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Favorite Children's Book: You Are Special - Max Lucado

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Ashley Bryant first wants to acknowledge and congratulate you for taking this first step towards your own personal growth and healing. Ashley is a licensed mental health therapist in Florida. She has a strong passion for this profession and has spent her entire career growing and learning to provide a meaningful therapeutic experience. Ashley is a true believer in the power of therapy and mental health awareness is an initiative she fully supports. 

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Favorite Restaurant: Chick-Fil-A

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Favorite Children's Book: Harry Potter​

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Xiomara Devia has a degree in psychology from Rafael Urdaneta University and a master's degree in behavior modification from CIPPSV in her native Venezuela. Xiomara has more than 25 years of experience as a clinical psychologist and believes in psychotherapy as a process of self-discovery and conscious and responsible personal growth. Xiomara is trained in Gestalt Therapy and also has experience in the teaching field (for 8 years she was a professor at the Universidad Nacional Experimental del Táchira (UNET) in the areas of human development and guidance). Xiomara and her family emigrated from their country in 2014. Xiomara became certified as an Integral Life Coach, trained in Group Therapy with Lego, recently became certified as an Open Doors trainer, and hopes to become certified and become a TBRI practitioner.

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Favorite Restaurant: Long Horn and Olive Garden
 

Favorite Children's Book: Christmas Stories for Children

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Angie Hilken, L.C.S.W. IMH-E is a licensed clinical social worker. Ms. Hilken is nationally rostered in Child Parent Psychotherapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Trauma-Focus. She is certified in the State of Florida as an Adoption Competent trained therapist. Ms. Hilken has also been trained in the National Center for Education in Maternal and Child Health through Georgetown University Bright Futures Mental Health practices. She is a Zero to Three certified trainer in The Growing Brain and a registered Circle of Security Facilitator. Ms. Hilken is a former board member of Florida Association of Infant Mental Health and currently serves on the Advisory Board. She provides clinical and reflective supervision for numerous professionals within the state of Florida and nationally.

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Favorite Restaurant: Rocco's Taco's

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Favorite Children's Book: Where the Wild Things Are

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Pam Muller received a Bachelors of Art in Psychology and Masters of Science in Counseling Psychology from the State University of New York at Albany. She has worked with children and their families for the past 25+ years in various settings including a residential treatment center, group homes, community mental health centers, schools, daycares, Head Start and in private practice.

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Favorite Thing to Do: spending time with family

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Favorite Children's Book: Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day

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Emily Sharpe is a graduate of Florida State University with a B.S. in Psychology and a minor in Child Development. She recently graduated with a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She has worked with children from various backgrounds, including Autism, anxiety, and learning difficulties.  She works as Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern with The Nurture Place. Emily is passionate about social justice and working with kids who have experienced complex developmental trauma. Emily also plans on becoming a TBRI Practitioner.

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Favorite Restaurant: Sixty Vines

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Favorite Children's Book: Everyone Feels Angry Sometimes

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Ayasha brings a blend of professional expertise and empathy to every conversation. Her approach is grounded in proven trauma-informed strategies, deep connection, and continuous training. Fueled by a personal story of both pain and grace, Ayasha is deeply committed to creating safe spaces where every individual can feel seen, supported, and begin to heal.

Ayasha holds certifications in Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI), Trauma-Informed Care, Enneagram Coaching, Adoption, Foster Care & Race, and Early Childhood Development. Ayasha is currently expanding her foundation by pursuing her Master of Social Work degree to become a licensed trauma-informed therapist.

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Favorite Restaurant: Fresh Kitchen

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Favorite Children's Book: Little Troublemaker Makes a Mess

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Lydia Pittman graduated with her Master's Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and is currently working towards licensure. She believes that holistic healing is integral for growth and has a tremendous passion for individuals,  young adults, and children. Lydia values techniques such as person-centered techniques, mindfulness-based therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and art and play therapy. She has worked with individuals, children, and families with various backgrounds, including complex trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, addiction, autism, ADHD, etc.  Lydia’s passion is to equip others to learn to heal,  grow, and thrive throughout their life’s journey, and she wants to help you, too! 

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Favorite Restaurant: Bar Italia

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Favorite Children's Book: I Like Myself- Karen Beaumont​

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