Dr. Stefanie D. Meyer-Goodwin (she/they), PhD, LMHC, LMFT, NCC, CCMHC, ACS

is the owner and Clinical Director of The Meaningful Life Center, LLC. Stefanie is dually licensed as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Earning a doctorate in counselor education and supervision from Capella University and a master of arts in mental health counseling with a certificate in family and relationship counseling from Rollins College, Stefanie is experienced in working with children, adolescents, adults, and families in developing the meaningful life they deserve. She is qualified to supervise interns in mental health and marriage and family therapy. Professional development is a lifelong pursuit for Stefanie, and she is currently undergoing training to meet the Florida requirements for practicing sex therapy.
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Chance Morgan (they/them/theirs), MSW, LCSW

is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Lead Therapist at The Meaningful Life Center. Earning a Master of Social Work degree from the University of Central Florida, Chance has experience working in non-profit organizations throughout Central Florida and have over ten years of experience providing therapeutic services. Chance is eager to help you crystalize your goals and chart a course for growth. They are committed to helping people overcome and/or create healthier relationships with their anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction and other concerns. Additional clinical areas of focus include LGBTQIA+ issues, relationship enhancement, phase-of-life changes, grief/loss, polyamory and BDSM/kink.
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Gaby Rodriguez-Soto (she/her/hers), MA

is a Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern and Lead Therapist at The Meaningful Life Center. With a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Gaby builds meaningful and collaborative relationships with her clients and empowers them to become the authors of their life story by providing a safe and inclusive space. Her areas of focus include ADHD, depression, anxiety, trauma, identity development, low self-esteem/confidence, stress management, racial stress/trauma, career exploration, couple’s work, and grief/loss. Her therapeutic work is founded on person-centered therapy, existential, multicultural, and psychodynamic perspectives and she is skill in incorporating aspects of cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, narrative therapy, strength-based therapy, and the Gottman Method.
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Katia Arruda (she/her/hers), MS

is a registered mental health counselor intern at The Meaningful Life Center. Having a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Capella University, Katia has a background working with children, adolescents, and adults. She builds collaborative relationships with her clients and empowers them to increase self-awareness, pursue their passions, and strengthen their relationships. Her areas of interest include ADHD, anxiety, depression, grief/loss, identity development, low self-esteem/confidence, relationship concerns, and stress management.
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Tamara Galloway (she/her/hers), MSW

is a Registered Clinical Social Work Intern at The Meaningful Life Center. She earned a Masters in Social Work and certificate in Marriage and Family Counseling, both from the University of Central Florida. Tamara has a client-centered approach and works to create a space for her clients to feel comfortable being their authentic selves. She is empathetic and takes a realist approach, helping clients get through some of life’s many challenges. She is experienced in supporting clients experiencing grief, anxiety, depression, ADHD, and managing daily stressors. Areas of interest include helping clients who identify as part of the LGBTQI+ community, as well as those in ethically non-monogamous relationships. This includes persons who identify as Polyamorous and/or are part of the Kink/BDSM community.
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Kalie Sumple (she/her/hers), MA

is a Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern at The Meaningful Life Center and has earned a Masters of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Stetson University and obtained her undergraduate degree in forensic psychology from Southern New Hampshire University. Kalie has a background in working with adolescents and adults. Her areas of interest are ADHD, trauma, anxiety, depression, and identity development. As your therapist, Kalie will create a safe space where she will support you while using techniques such as Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to improve, change, and manage aspects of your life..
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Tara Melvin (she/her/hers), MS

is a Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern at The Meaningful Life Center and has earned a Masters of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Walden University. She obtained her undergraduate degree in Sociology from Rowan University. Tara desires to utilize a holistic approach to help, empower and teach clients to have an enriched life. She also has an interest in DBT and Narrative theories when working with clients. Tara enjoys spending her time reading (sometimes collecting more books to add to her personal library) and due to her natural curiosity, she enjoys learning. She is excited to finally put the theories and academic work into practice with clients as she develops into a professional counselor.
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Katie Kuykendall (she/her/hers), MA

is Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern and Registered Marriage and Family Therapist Intern who believes all people have the right to excellent care and support. She’s committed to creating a safe and empowering environment where you have space to process difficult experiences, heal, and take your next steps toward living the fulfilling life you deserve. Whether you want to build meaningful relationships, cope with anxiety or depression, develop the skills to excel in life, or become more present and grounded, Katie’s collaborative approach to counseling can help. She’s passionate about helping adults, adolescents, and families thrive, and considers compassion and acceptance to be core aspects of the counseling process. Katie completed a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and a certificate in Family and Relationship Therapy at Rollins College.
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Andrew Boyle (he/him/his), MA

is a Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern at The Meaningful Life Center Graduating from Rollins College, Andrew deeply values the therapeutic relationship and thinks of therapy as “two humans working towards a mutually agreed upon goal.” He is empathetic and aims to empower clients to see the best versions of themselves. Andrew’s therapeutic approach comprises REBT, multicultural, existential, DBT, and strength-based therapy. His areas of interest include but are not limited to trauma and adolescents of color. In his free time, Andrew enjoys training in Brazilian Jujitsu, playing challenging video games, and watching puppy videos on Reddit.
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Shawna Skoczynski (she/her/hers), MA

is a Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern and Registered Marriage and Family Therapist Intern at The Meaningful Life Center. She graduated from Rollins College with a dual degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Family and Relationship Therapy. Shawna earned her undergraduate Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology at Slippery Rock University in Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania. A Pennsylvania native, Shawna moved to Florida in 2020 to pursue her dream of becoming a clinical mental health counselor and marriage and family therapist. Shawna is committed to making every individual she interacts with feel welcomed and accepted. Shawna’s areas of interest include helping clients with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief/loss, relationship concerns, and overall well-being. Shawna utilizes an integrative approach that will best suit each client’s needs.
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Alexandra White-Pulido (she/her/hers)

is a student intern at The Meaningful Life Center. She is currently working on a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and a graduate certificate in Marriage and Family Therapy at Rollins College. She received her undergraduate degree in Psychology with a specialization in Clinical Psychology from the University of Central Florida. Alexandra is bilingual (English/Spanish) and has experience working with families and individuals—particularly those from underserved and at-risk communities. She understands the importance of utilizing a flexible and modern approach to mental health that is supported by evidenced-based techniques and practiced in a safe and supportive environment. Her areas of interest are anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship concerns (transitional and diverse) and trauma.
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Aaron Kohl (he/him/his)

is a student intern at the Meaningful Life Center. He is a candidate for a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Rollins College in Winter Park, FL. Prior to entering the mental health profession, Aaron has been a classically trained professional musician. He holds a Bachelor of Music degree from the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music (CCM) and a Master of Arts in Choral Conducting from the University of Central Florida. His areas of interest in counseling include trauma, sex therapy, consensual nonmonogamy, mindfulness, neuroscience, cognitive-behavioral therapies, and the LGBTQIA+ populations. Aaron has a strong desire to employ a holistic and integrative approach in counseling to accompany and support clients on their journey to live a wholehearted and authentic life.
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Kat Freeman (she/her/hers)

is a student intern at The Meaningful Life Center. She is earning her Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Rollins College. Kat is passionate about helping folks work with their lived experiences to discover strengths and develop skills to achieve personal growth. Kat has a background working with individuals, partners, and groups. Her areas of interest are relationship dynamics, identity development, trauma, and affirming care. Kat will provide a safe, supported space using Mindfulness, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and other techniques, through a multicultural lens, to help you develop and create your meaningful life..
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Madison Bessette (she/her/hers)

is a graduate-level counseling intern at The Meaningful Life Center. Madison is currently completing her Master of Science degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Capella University. She previously obtained her Bachelor of Science in Psychology at the University of Central Florida. Madison takes a humanistic and integrative approach to therapy, with a passion for attachment theory. She approaches counseling this way with the understanding that each client will have specific goals, values and desires to fulfill during the therapeutic relationship. Her goal with her clients is to create a safe space to process life experiences and emotions. Her areas of interest are in depression, anxiety and relationship concerns. In her free time, Madison enjoys doing spoken word poetry and creative writing, as well as tending to her abundance of outdoor plants and her dog Pita whom is like her shadow. Her hope for therapy is that her clients foster a deeper level of self-acceptance, self-discovery and develop their worldview. Madison is an LGBTQA+, kink affirming and polyamorous relationship affirming counselor.
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Sophia Moenssens (she/her/hers), MA

is a Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern and graduate of Rollins College. She enjoys working with children, adolescents, and their families to ensure they are working to their strengths to achieve their goals. Sophia uses a trauma-informed lens to her care, while integrating tools such as mindfulness, creative expression, and integrating the client’s areas of interest to create a personalized path to healing. Sophia believes in everyone’s ability to flourish, while recognizing the external and internal systems of oppression providing difficulties. Sophia is a strong advocate for her clients’ needs by integrating their mind, body, and environmental needs into the care she provides. Areas of interest include depression, anxiety, PTSD-related symptoms, ADHD, ODD, LGBTQIA+ identity development, and concerns with school.
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Alex Gray (he/him/his), MA

is a Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern at The Meaningful Life Center. He received a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Central Florida. During his graduate studies, Alex gained experience working with patients and caregivers at the Orlando Health Cancer Support Community. His growing areas of interest include grief and loss, trauma, relationships, depression, and anxiety. Alex’s therapeutic approach incorporates mindfulness practices, strength-based therapy, and narrative therapy in order to allow clients to explore strategies that instill confidence as they navigate and reclaim their life stories.
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Crystal Henrick (she/her/hers), MA

is a registered intern at the Meaningful Life Center. Crystal earned a masters in Mental Health Counseling from Northwestern University and her bachelors in Psychology with a minor in African American studies from Wayne State University. Crystal's experience and core therapeutic interests include chemical dependency/addiction recovery, eating disorders, trauma, self esteem, conflict resolution and suicidality. Crystal is certified in CAMS (Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality) and was previously a certified chemical dependency counselor with the Ohio board of chemical dependency. Crystal uses a person centered approach with acceptance and commitment therapy to help individuals regain control over their lives.
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Yaileen Villegas (she/her/hers)

is a student intern at The Meaningful Life Center. She is currently working on a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Liberty University. She received her undergraduate degree in Psychology from the University of Puerto Rico. Yaileen is bilingual (English and Spanish) and adopts an integrative approach to therapy, with a fondness for person-centered and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Her areas of interest include anxiety, depression, identity development, poor self-esteem/confidence, career exploration, couple’s work, helping clients who identify as LGBTQI+, ethically non-monogamous relationships, and the Kink/BDSM community.
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Mel Gomez-Erickson (they/them/theirs), MA

is a Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern with a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Central Florida and a Master’s in Experimental Psychology from the College of William & Mary. Their counseling experience includes treating individuals, couples, and groups in residential, outpatient, and school-based settings. Mel believes that everyone can benefit from therapy in some way, and that therapy is not a ‘one size fits all’ field. They are a certified trans-competent counselor and their areas of clinical focus include: anxiety, depression, trauma, stress management, family/relationship issues, and phase of life changes. They specialize in working the LGBTQ+, kink, BDSM, and ethical non-monogamy communities.
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Neetu Persad-Tapia (she/her/hers), MS

is a Registered Marriage and Family Therapist Intern at The Meaningful Life Center, with a Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy. Neetu has a background working with children, adolescents, adults, families, and couples, but also has experiences with individuals and couples in the LGBTQIA+ community. Taking a Solution-Focused approach, Neetu allows you to identify new paths of moving forward, which feels organic and attainable, as well as incorporates other therapeutic treatments, such as Narrative, Emotion-Focused, Dialectical Behavioral, and Cognitive Behavioral. Neetu's areas of interest include anxiety, depression, grief/loss, low self-esteem/confidence, identity development, and couples/marriage therapy.
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Alexandra Batalla (she/her/hers), MSW

is a registered intern who has ten years of experience working in the mental health and addiction field. She has helped many individuals that struggle with trauma, depression, and anxiety find solutions, freedom, and hope to complex problems that feel like there are no answers. She enjoys building a connection with her clients to make therapy feel safe and comfortable to talk through tough issues. She aims to help adults and couples feel unstuck and find solutions by helping separate the individual from the problem and using strength-based therapy, somatic work, and Trauma Resolution Treatment (TRT).

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Audrey Meacham (she/her/hers), MSW

is a Registered Clinical Social Work Intern at the Meaningful Life Center. Audrey graduated from the University of Kansas with both her undergraduate degree in psychology and her Master of Social Work degree. She works with adults and adolescents using an eclectic approach of Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy for PTSD, Solutions-Focused Therapy and Cognitive Behavior Therapy. Audrey is an authentic and passionate therapist with interests in helping clients to explore their patterns, values, goals and build their ideal life. Audrey’s areas of specialization include borderline personality disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, depression, mood and dissociative disorders. She also has clinical interest in helping LGBTQIA+ populations.
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Dr. Mimi Zhao (she/her/hers)

is a clinical psychologist licensed in the state of Florida. She received her graduate training in Clinical Psychology at the University of Mississippi, and completed her pre-doctoral internship at the Medical College of Georgia/Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center consortium and her post-doctoral training at the Orlando VA Medical Center. She currently works full time as staff psychologist at the Orlando VA Medical Center. Dr. Zhao specializes in the treatment of trauma related disorders and DBT and is certified in Prolonged Exposure and Cognitive Processing Therapy. She is also experienced in assessment, testing, and treatment of other mental conditions. Dr. Zhao has a special interest in using third wave cognitive behavioral therapies that emphasize acceptance, mindfulness, and values to facilitate a meaningful and purposeful life.
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