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Lisa Ellis

Lisa Ellis

South Daytona, FL
Lisa Ellis is a dedicated therapist who has been providing counseling to individuals and families across various settings, including outpatient, inpatient, and partial hospitalization programs. She offers individual, couples, family, and group therapy services, drawing from her extensive experience with clients ranging from ages 7 to 65, addressing challenges related to behavior and mood. Lisa employs an eclectic approach that encompasses cognitive behavioral therapy, person-centered therapy, and trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy. Her specialties include addressing issues such as depression, anxiety, trauma, anger, self-harm, suicidal ideation, substance abuse, and LGBTQ matters. Recognizing the strength it takes to seek help, Lisa is committed to empowering clients to flourish in their strengths. In the face of life's difficult challenges, she partners with clients to navigate and overcome obstacles together.
Specialties
Addiction Anxiety Depression LGBTQ+ Managing Emotions PTSD/Trauma
Liana Menendez

Liana Menendez

South Daytona, FL
Liana Menendez is a devoted Licensed Clinical Social Worker who prides herself on providing accessible and comprehensive collaborative mental and behavioral health services aimed at enriching the quality of life for her clients and their families. With a firm commitment to supporting individuals in their journey to positive mental health, she engages with clients across a wide range of ages, including preteens, teens, adults, and elders. Liana is also a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, Registered Play Therapist, and EMDR trained, allowing her to utilize an array of therapeutic modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and the Gottman Method, among others. Understanding that life can often be messy and confusing, Liana recognizes the complex experiences and painful memories that can weigh heavily on a person’s psyche. She is genuinely available to listen, assist, and foster growth and well-being, empowering clients to find their way through overwhelming situations and achieve their mental health goals.
Specialties
50+ ADHD General Mental Health Men's & Women's Issues PTSD/Trauma
Edward Merkle

Edward Merkle

South Daytona, FL
Counselor, MA
Edward Merkle is a dedicated Counselor with an MA and LMHC, bringing 39 years of experience in the field of therapy. He understands that therapy is a journey of self-discovery, emphasizing where clients are and where they aspire to be. Under his guidance, clients learn to embrace their values and pursue their goals in a supportive, positive environment. Edward believes that resolving conflicts and addressing unwanted feelings can be an uplifting process rather than a prolonged struggle. His expertise spans a range of therapeutic modalities, including Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, Trauma Focused Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, making him well-equipped to assist individuals, couples, and families. He specializes in helping Adults and Adolescents facing challenges related to Depression, Anxiety, and Trauma, favoring a solution-focused approach that aims for effective short-term outcomes. Edward's background includes a Master's degree in Psychology, along with specialized training in Marriage and Family Therapy and EMDR. His person-centered ethos allows him to prioritize the needs of his clients while fostering an environment where humor and strength can make the therapeutic journey feel more relatable. With a youthful spirit and a breadth of wisdom, Edward has a remarkable ability to connect with clients from all walks of life. He is also well-connected to a network of talented therapists, ensuring that if he cannot provide the assistance needed, he can refer clients to someone who can.
Specialties
Depression Relationship Stress
Shelly Stum

Shelly Stum

South Daytona, FL
Clinical Social Work/therapist, MSW
Shelly Stum is a dedicated clinical social worker and therapist, holding an MSW and LCSW, who is passionate about empowering women and teen girls to heal, transform, and overcome feelings of depression, anxiety, and low self-esteem. Many individuals face a critical inner voice filled with negative self-talk, relationship challenges, and feelings of inadequacy. Shelly encourages her clients to stop blaming themselves for circumstances beyond their control; instead, she guides them towards recognizing their inherent worth and reclaiming their power. Through collaboration, they will work to release past pain and suffering, connect with their true inner selves, discover their voices, and shift outdated limiting beliefs into new empowering perspectives. Shelly embodies the philosophy that self-love and prioritizing happiness are not selfish, but essential aspects of personal growth. She offers Holistic Counseling and Intuitive Life Coaching, specializing in women's empowerment, cognitive behavioral therapy, emotional freedom techniques, inner child healing, embodied intuition, and energy psychology techniques. Having personally experienced the struggles of depression, anxiety, and low self-esteem, Shelly understands what truly supports healing. Her clients can expect to feel heard, validated, and understood, as she is committed to providing compassionate care. Shelly is here to support and guide those seeking to transform their lives.
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Specialties
Anxiety Depression Relationship Stress
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