Stefanie D. Meyer-Goodwin, MA, 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 Masters of Arts in Mental Health Counseling and 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 working towards her doctorate degree in Counselor Education and Supervision.
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Sandra Maria Johnson, MA, LMHC
is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Program Director at The Meaningful Life Center. Sandra earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Additionally, she holds a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing. Sandra is passionate about helping people discover their strengths and experience personal growth as they face life’s challenges. Before joining The Meaningful Life Center, Sandra gained her clinical experience working with survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and childhood sexual abuse. These experiences have developed Sandra’s skills in working with trauma.
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William C. Jarvis, MA, LMHC, NCC
is the Clinical Manager of The Meaningful Life Center. Will earned his Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling from Rollins College. As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and National Certified Counselor, Will is experienced in working with individuals and families is developing tools to author their own life stories. Will is a demonstrated leader and mentor in the counseling community and is a state qualified supervisor for intern in Mental Health Counseling. He has had the privilege of working in diverse settings which afforded him the opportunity to hone skills in working with individuals and families from diverse cultural backgrounds and various levels of treatment needs.
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Jessica N. Johnson, MS, LMHC, CCTP
is the Program Manager at The Meaningful Life Center. Jessica earned her Masters of Science in Mental Health Counseling from Nova Southeastern University. As a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, Jessica has experience helping clients gain insight into the complexities of how trauma integrates into daily functioning, as well as grief and loss. She provides a sacred and safe space for healing. Jessica comes with experience providing therapeutic interventions in acute and outpatients settings including: residential and inpatient hospitalization, crisis stabilization, community based mental health and substance abuse, evaluations/assessments services, and group homes.
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Julie Galassini, MA, LMHC
is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor at The Meaningful Life Center. She earned her Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling from the University of Central Florida. Julie takes a collaborative approach in her work with clients, understanding that each client holds the inner resources and wisdom needed for their healing. For her part, Julie hopes to bring the benefit of her professional knowledge and guidance into this shared therapeutic work. Julie’s work with individual adults and adolescents is informed by evidence-based clinical practices and Julie also frequently offers mindfulness exercises and other stress management techniques to help clients find a renewed sense of safety and stability as they progress through their therapy.
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Nur Has, MA, NCC
is a registered mental health counselor intern at the Meaningful Life Center. With a BA in Counseling Psychology from Bogazici University in Istanbul/Turkey and an MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Central Florida, Nur passionately supports clients to reclaim their own life with authenticity, vitality and clarity. She is committed to assisting you in building the thriving life you have always desired through her dedication to bringing quality to blocks or life-limiting patterns of behavior that get in your way. We often view our life by conflict or chaos. Nur will not only help you heal your wounds, more importantly, she will help you listen to your own unconscious wisdom. You already have the answers; you simply need to be asked the right questions.
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Susel de la Cruz, MA, LMHC, NCC
is a licensed mental health counselor at The Meaningful Life Center. Susel has a Master's Degree in Mental Health Counseling from Rollins College, with an additional certification in College Counseling. She completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Central Florida after immigrating from Cuba. Susel has over sixteen years of experience in the mental health field. She is passionate about Mindfulness and helping others achieve a state of being in which their behaviors and relationships are aligned with their values.
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Iris Soto, MA, LMHC, CCTP
is a licensed mental health counselor and certified clinical trauma professional. Iris earned her Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling from Rollins College. She is trained in EMDR and uses a person-centered and humanistic approach within the counseling space. Currently, Iris is pursuing her doctorate degree in Counselor Education and Supervision at Capella University.
Iris has completed guardian advocate training and has worked alongside individuals who have been baker acted and advocated that they receive appropriate mental health treatment. Iris also completed the Firefighter Culture Clinician Awareness Program Training as she saw there was a need for more culturally competent counselors working with first responders.
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Ben Coberly, MA
is a registered mental health counseling intern at The Meaningful Life Center. With a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Ben helps clients identify recurring themes across their lives and draw on strengths to participate more fully in the present and forge a better future. They are particularly passionate about counseling’s ability to give clients a space to be their authentic selves, give voice to their feelings and experiences, and be heard without judgment.
Ben previous experience includes working with LGBTQIA+ and homeless adolescents and young adults providing a trans-affirmative and eclectic approach to their care. They have experience working in multiple areas of mental health, including inpatient and outpatient settings.
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Sarai Denney
is the administrative assistant for The Meaningful Life Center. She has many years of experience as an admin and in customer service. Sarai will earn her Bachelors of Science in Communication and Conflict from the University of Central Florida in 2020. She is passionate about making your experience at The Meaningful Life Center as comfortable and effortless as possible. Her main priority is for every client to feel welcomed and cared for.
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