South Pasadena, FL Local Support & Community Resources

Dana Baduna, LMFT, is a compassionate and skilled therapist dedicated to helping individuals navigate life’s challenges with empathy. Graduating from Nova Southeastern University in 2006, Dana has cultivated a deep understanding of the complexities surrounding mental health. She specializes in treating a diverse range of issues, including depression, anxiety, and relationship problems, with a keen focus on providing support for children, teens, adults, and elders. Through modalities such as solution-focused brief therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and family/marital therapy, Dana employs a holistic approach that attends to the unique needs of each client. She understands the intricacies of trauma, grief, and addiction, while also promoting spiritual growth and cultural diversity within the therapeutic process. With a commitment to creating a safe and nurturing environment, Dana empowers her clients to develop the skills necessary for personal growth and healing.

Alex Chapunoff is a dedicated counselor, LMHC, and TIRF, who believes that counseling transcends mere intellectual engagement; it is a transformative experience. Clients find themselves embarking on a journey to enrich their understanding and perspective, which ultimately changes the nature of their problems, revealing them as solutions in disguise. Once clients identify helpful ideas or exercises recommended by Alex, they begin to implement these strategies, reinforcing their motivation for improvement. The therapeutic process is an exploration that proves to be as intriguing as it is rewarding. Alex specializes in attentive listening, acknowledging clients' aspirations, and collaborating with them to identify the changes necessary to achieve their goals. By considering clients' views and feelings, he translates personal insights into actionable opportunities. With a blend of compassion and expertise, Alex fosters a therapeutic environment that is both supportive and beneficial for daily life. His work spans a diverse range of issues, including trauma and PTSD, anxiety, stress, and anger management, utilizing modalities such as mindfulness-based therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and family systems therapy.

Saundra Sheppard is a compassionate and experienced counselor with over 26 years of dedication to helping individuals and families navigate life's challenges. She understands that seeking help is not always easy, and she creates a non-judgmental environment for clients to openly discuss their issues through talk therapy. With expertise in Dual Diagnosis, Trauma and PTSD, and Anxiety, Saundra utilizes various approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT). Her experience spans 14 years in both the substance use and mental health fields, where she has successfully worked with adolescents, adults, couples, and families. As a certified addictions counselor trained in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), Saundra is particularly skilled in addressing trauma and addiction, empowering her clients to engage in self-reflection and behavior modification to overcome their difficulties.