How It Works
take advantage of this free/discounted therapy
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Click "Book Appointment" to make caring for yourself a priority in your life.
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Schedule your appointment with one of the "Dear Self" program counselors at Cypress Wellness Center, to lock-in one of the best $40-$65 investment you can make in yourself. Take a breath...You got this.
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Mark your calendar and show up on your appointment day. Give yourself props -- you are changing your life for the better!
If you need any assistance booking an appointment call/text Cypress Wellness Center: 727-308-6094
Mental Health Student Interns
All student therapist work under the supervision of a licensed professional to ensure the highest quality of care.
All student interns are offering 1 free session and then $30-$65 moving forward.
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Program Supervisors
I'm a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, a Board Certified Sex Therapist in the state of Florida, and a Nationally Certified Counselor. I've been in private practice since 2015. I specialize in sex and gender therapy, but also work with clients on issues not related to sex and gender therapy. My education includes a doctorate and masters degree from the University of Florida in sociology and gender studies and a masters in clinical mental health counseling from Adams State University.\
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Ph.D. and MA, Sociology and Gender Studies- University of Florida
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MA, Clinical Mental Health Counseling- Adams State University
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CST, Certified Sex Therapist- Florida Postgraduate Sex Therapy Training Institute
Clinician Director of the Cypress Student Internship
Ellen's diverse work experiences include counseling children, adolescents and adults of all ages. Ellen works from a strength-based perspective and blends multiple principles from differing schools of psychotherapy, including: art therapy, DBT, CBT, positive psychology, and mindfulness. She has worked extensively with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, concerns regarding chronic illness, issues related to self identity, life transitions, and coping with family matters.
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Her specialization in art therapy equips her with an endlessly creative toolkit. She has seen first-hand how the combination of art and traditional talk therapy makes for a powerful mode of healing. When it may be difficult to describe emotions and experiences with words alone, she offers clients the opportunity to partake in art-making as a form of therapy.
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Licensed Creative Art Therapist in New York
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Licensed Mental Health Counselor
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Master of Science in Art Therapy & Counseling
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Registered Art Therapist - Board Certified