
Christopher Jainandan
My name is Chris Jainandan, and I have been part of the mental health and substance abuse field for about eight years now. My goal and passion is to encourage people to be open about the issues that bother them, and to explore options that would enable them to get to a better place. For the longest time, getting help for mental health and substance abuse disorders has been stigmatized, and one of my goals is to lessen this stigma to the point of it being hopefully non-existent. I look forward to getting to know you and working with you if you choose me as your counselor, and I hope that the entire therapeutic experience will be a positive one for you! A little about me: I was born in the South American nation of Guyana, and relocated to the United States when is was in my early teens. I attended Rollins College in Winter Park, FL, where I obtained by Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. I then pursued my Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Capella University. I have been working in the mental health field in a variety of areas for quite some time before I became a licensed mental health counselor in the state of Florida. Some of my areas of expertise include dealing with anxiety and depression, mood disorders, family and relationship issues, as well as trauma related issues. I am also a nationally certified counselor through the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC).

Dr. Marny Nedlin
I embrace a Client-Directed Outcome Informed approach to help clients better understand and manage their complex emotional lives and relationships. We work together to build healthy thinking patterns and coping responses to stressful situations while also increasing compassion and healthy self-esteem. Practicing for over 20 years, Dr. Nedlin is licensed in Arizona, Colorado, New York, and Florida where she provides clinical services to individuals, couples, families, and family businesses. Dr. Nedlin received her Ph.D. in Family & Marriage therapy and Master’s degree in Forensic Psychology. She is a member of the American Psychological Association, The American Association of Family & Marriage and EMDRIA Dr. Nedlin embraces a Client-Directed Outcome Informed (CDOI) approach. She is EMDR trained. Effective therapy provides a process for helping clients to better understand and manage their complex emotional lives and relationships. While we cannot change difficult situations from our past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in our lives. Dr. Nedlin works with clients to: Reduce feelings of depression, stress, and anxiety; Build on client’s strengths to improve perspective; Build healthy thinking patterns and healthier coping responses to stressful situations while also increasing compassion and healthy self-esteem. Dr. Nedlin provides between-session worksheets to build retention. “If you are looking for support through a challenging situation, or you want to move toward a new direction in your life, I look forward to working with you and helping you achieve your goals.”

Melissa Benson
I am licensed in Florida with 24 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with coping with addictions, coping with grief and loss, depression, & coping with life changes. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.

Thomas Boyle
I am licensed in Florida with 9 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with coping with substance abuse, relationship issues, anger management, depression, those who have had a near-death or spiritually transformative experience. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.

Dr. Michael Haney
I am licensed in Florida with 30 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, & compassion fatigue. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.

Monique Moore
I am licensed in Florida with 9 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with relationship issues, anger management, motivation, self esteem, and confidence, & bipolar disorder. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

Kevin Stevenson
I am licensed in Florida with 23 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, relationship issues, & anger management. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.

Monique Smith
I am licensed in Florida with 7 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping individuals, couples and families find peace, healing and restoration in their lives. I have extensive experience in treating depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and family conflicts. I am a trauma focused therapist that is certified in EMDR Therapy and can provide this specialized therapy approach to my clients virtually with effective results. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our sessions and your plan of care to meet your specific needs. I understand that taking these first steps to starting therapy can be difficult but you deserve to have peace in your life and by reaching out today you have taken the first step to obtaining peace in your life. I am excited for you to have the help and healing you deserve and look forward to going on that journey with you.

Cassandra Julian
I am licensed in Florida with 4 years of professional work experience. As a licensed clinical social worker, my specialty is individual psychotherapy. With years of experience providing therapy to adults facing challenges such as anxiety, stress, traumas, difficulties at work, self esteem, and navigating early adulthood, I understand the complexities these struggles can bring. Through a combination of evidence-based modalities, I aim to help you build resilience, strengthen your sense of self-awareness, and develop a stronger sense of self and identity. My approach is designed to support you in overcoming obstacles, healing from past experiences, and empowering you to feel better about who you are and create a more fulfilling future. If you are a candidate for EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing), I may refer you to an alternative platform for longer sessions with me. I may be a good fit for you on BetterHelp if... You’ve not experienced suicidal ideation in the past 30 days You need someone to talk to and feel understood You need a non-judgmental space to vent and express yourself freely

Brenda Sallee
I am licensed in Florida with 10 years of professional work experience. I have had the privilege of helping clients with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, motivation, and self esteem, just to name a few. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique needs and specific goals. My approach in therapy is a very relaxed yet effective one. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy takes courage and I am proud of you for getting started!
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Therapists in Shalimar can help clients in improving healthy relationships, communication skills, working through life transitions, couples challenges, managing a mood disorder, improving coping skills, self help tips, offer life coaching, family life, or change in negative thinking patterns. A therapist in Shalimar may also provide a safe place and validation for clients experiencing emotional pain, or that simply want a psychological assessment.
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