I am licensed in Florida with 35 years of professional work experience. I have expertise in the the personal areas of communication, control, and boundaries, guilt, shame and forgiveness. Much of my time has also been in the realm of helping clients with family conflicts, parenting, separation, divorce, and blended family issues. I was a Florida Supreme Court Family Law Mediator for several years along with my therapy practice. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you or rob you of joy. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Depression, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Adoption and foster care, Aging and geriatric issues, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, Blended family issues, Body image, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Forgiveness, Gender dysphoria, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Narcissism, Phobias, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Postpartum depression, Prejudice and discrimination, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexuality, Smoking / vaping cessation, Somatization, Women's issues, Workplace issues
FL LMHC MH644
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MerraLee is an excellent therapist who makes me feel seen and who validates my feelings but who also recognizes what is causing me pain. I also appreciate she takes extra time as needed. I truly feel a lot better having her as my therapist.
Written on Jul 12, 2024 after therapy with MerraLee for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes
She gives it to you real and raw, nevertheless helps you to see other ways in responding to life’s test
Written on Jul 03, 2024 after therapy with MerraLee for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching,
Attentive and very caring
Written on May 16, 2024 after therapy with MerraLee for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Excelente Therapist
Written on Apr 24, 2024 after therapy with MerraLee for 6 months on issues concerning family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, and adhd
MerraLee is a gem. I feel so lucky to have connected with her. Her experience as a therapist combined with her professional and life experience is so valuable. She's so approachable, kind and full of insights and ideas. I look forward to meeting with her every week and highly recommend her.
Written on Feb 09, 2024 after therapy with MerraLee for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, coaching, and adhd
Her feedback has helped me with myself and my relationships tremendously. She provides a variety of resources and options and is so easy to talk to!
Written on Dec 17, 2023 after therapy with MerraLee for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, and parenting issues