Dr. Stefanie D. Meyer-Goodwin (she/they), LMHC, LMFT, NCC, CCMHC, ACS
is the Clinical Director of The Meaningful Life Center. Stefanie is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and Sex Therapist. Earning doctorate in counselor education and supervision from Capella University and a master in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Rollins College, Stefanie is experienced in working individuals and relational systems in developing the meaningful life they deserve. Stefanie has received additional training in the clinical use of EMDR, DBT, PE, CPT, ERP, sex therapy, and is a national Approved Clinical Supervisor and state qualified supervisor for interns in mental health counseling and marriage and family therapy. Stefanie’s primary clinical and research interests include: polyamory, BDSM/kink dynamics, trauma and dissociation, chronic health and chronic pain conditions, blended family concerns, and relationship enhancement. Before becoming a mental health professional, Stefanie served in the U.S. Army, is a Veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Chance Morgan (they/them/theirs), MSW, LCSW
is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Program Director at The Meaningful Life Center. They earned their Master of Social Work degree from the University of Central Florida and have over 10 years of experience serving the Central Florida community through work with non-profit organizations. They recognize that we all have strengths and challenges that can propel us forward and hold us back; seeking help is an integral component of finding stability, healing and self-actualization. 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, but are not limited to, LGBTQIA+ issues, relationship enhancement, phase-of-life changes, grief/loss, polyamory and BDSM/kink.
Drew Gomez-Erickson (they/them/theirs), MA, LMHC
is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Lead Therapist and Training and Development Coordinator at The Meaningful Life Center. Drew believes that everyone can benefit from therapy in some way, and that therapy is not a ‘one size fits all’ field. Drew incorporates their knowledge of psychology, education strategies, and popular culture to enhance the therapeutic process by providing clients the space to explore their presenting concerns through a lens that is easily understood and relatable. They have additional training in multiple treatment modalities, including Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
Katie Adams (she/her/hers), MA, LHMC, NCC
is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Lead Therapist and Outreach Coordinator at The Meaningful Life Center. Katie’s passionate about helping people experiencing dissociation and other difficult symptoms to reclaim their lives from trauma, and is committed to creating a safe and empowering environment where you can get to know all parts of yourself, process difficult experiences, heal, and take your next steps toward a fulfilling life.Katie is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, exposure therapies, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and more to provide services tailored to your needs.
Alex Gray (he/him/his), MA, LMHC
is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Lead Therapist and Student Coordinator 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, depression, and anxiety. Alex’s therapeutic approach incorporates mindfulness practices, strength-based therapy, and narrative therapy to explore strategies that instill confidence in his clients as they navigate and reclaim their life stories. He received EMDR training through Connect EMDR and has experience providing DBT in both individual and group modalities.
Neetu Persad-Tapia (she/her/hers) LMFT
is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Lead Therapist and Referral Coordinator at The Meaningful Life Center. She works in a collaborative manner, to build a safe space for you to address your concerns and achieve the balance you seek. 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.
Tamara Galloway (she/her/hers), MSW, LCSW
is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker 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.
Tara Melvin (she/her/hers), MS
is a Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern at The Meaningful Life Center, LLC and has earned a Masters of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Walden University. Tara desires to utilize a holistic approach to help, empower and teach clients to have an enriched life. She also utilizes an integrative approach with clients which can include pulling techniques from DBT, Narrative, CPT, ACT, CBT, Humanistic, Attachment Styles, Career Counseling, Bibliotherapeutic approaches to help clients with their life journey and meet their needs. Please note that services are conducted via telehealth only.
Andrew Boyle (he/him/his), MA, LMHC
is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor 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.
Alexandra White-Pulido, (she/her/hers), MA
is a Latinx Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, who provides a person-centered approach to therapy, and ensures that each client feels seen, heard, and validated regardless of background or identity. She offers therapy to clients of any age, as well as to couples and families. Alexandra specializes in creating therapeutic spaces in which clients can navigate complex personal, relational, or societal challenges. These may encompass, but are not limited to, grappling with issues such as identity exploration, trauma recovery, discrimination/stigma, relationship dynamics, or managing everyday stressors. She utilizes a range of evidence-based practices such as mindfulness, DBT, PE, CPT, EMDR, and ACT tailored to meet the unique needs of each client..
Sophia Moenssens (she/her/hers), MA, LMHC
is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and graduate of Rollins College. She enjoys assisting children, adolescents, and adults to work 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 creating 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, OCD, PTSD-related symptoms, ADHD, ODD, LGBTQIA+ identity development, and concerns with school.
Yaileen Villegas (she/her/hers), MA
is a Registered Mental Health Counseling Intern at The Meaningful Life Center. She holds a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Liberty University and received her undergraduate degree in Psychology from the University of Puerto Rico. Yaileen is bilingual (Spanish and English) and adopts an integrative, client-centered approach to therapy, drawing on various modalities, including Person-Centered Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Expressive Arts Therapy. Yaileen is pursuing further specialization in expressive arts therapy through the Expressive Arts Florida Institute, with the goal of becoming a Registered Expressive Arts Therapist (REAT) with the International Expressive Arts Therapy Association (IEATA). Please note that services are conducted via telehealth only.
Audrey Meacham (she/her/hers), MSW, LCSW
is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker 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. She works with adults and adolescents using an eclectic approach of Dialectical Behavior Therapy, EMDR, 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. Her 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.
Jessalyn Perez (she/her/hers), MA
serves as a Registered Mental Health Counseling Intern and a Registered Marriage and Family Therapist Intern at The Meaningful Life Center. She completed her Master of Arts degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling along with a graduate certificate specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy at Rollins College. Her prior education includes a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology with a focus on Clinical Psychology, earned from the University of Central Florida. Jessalyn has experience working with adults, couples, and families. Jessalyn is also Gottman Level 1 trained and trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). Jessalyn’s areas of interest include families, relationship counseling, identity development, sex counseling, trauma, DBT, and anxiety.
Christopher Ortiz (he/him/his), MS
is a Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern at The Meaningful Life Center. He has earned a Masters of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Stetson University. He received his undergraduate degree in Psychology from the University of Central Florida. Chris has experience working with kids, adults, and LGBTQIA+ individuals. He firmly believes that every individual deserves a safe and empathetic space to navigate life’s challenges. Chris views therapy as a collaborative journey, and is enthusiastic about integrating various therapeutic techniques such as cognitive-behavioral techniques and mindfulness practices to meet the diverse needs of his clients. Chris’s areas of interests are working with the LQBTQIA+ community, sex therapy, Kink/BDSM community, and ethically non-monogamous relationships.
Brandye E. Flowers (she/her/hers), MA
offers a warm and affirming space where clients can heal, grow, and reconnect with their most authentic selves. Her approach is trauma-informed, person-centered, and deeply collaborative. She specializes in helping individuals and couples navigate trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, identity, self-worth, and relationships. Using evidence-based practices such as EMDR, DBT, Parts Work/IFS, and Gottman Method Couples Therapy, Brandye supports clients in navigating life’s most challenging moments while rediscovering their inner resilience. She welcomes and affirms all identities, including LGBTQIA+, poly, and kink communities. Brandye's work is rooted in the belief that healing is not only possible—it’s a birthright. Whether you’re seeking closure, clarity, confidence, or connection, She is here to walk alongside you as you step into your most meaningful life.
Cayman Geraldino (He/They), MA
is a Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern and graduated with a Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Rollins College. Cayman’s journey began with a deep-seated passion to learn the stories of others while providing meaningful support. Before working as a counselor, he provided compassionate ABA care and services to children on the spectrum. With a passion for social justice and advocacy work, he has advocated for and worked with the LGBTQIA+ community at spaces such as The Hope CommUnity Center in Apopka, Fl. His dedication to multicultural competence shapes his approach in therapy, so that he can provide sensitive and inclusive care in accordance with the client’s unique background. Some of his preferred approaches include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy.
Erika Franklin (she/her/hers), MA
is a Registered Mental Health Counseling Intern at The Meaningful Life Center. She received her Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Rollins College in Winter Park, Florida. Her prior experience working in acute care settings helped Erika recognize the growing need for Mental Health care in underserved communities. Erika is experienced in working in residential settings with adults whose lived experiences range from trauma, substance use, depression and anxiety. Erika’s growing areas of interest include trauma, grief, sex counseling, and working with those in the LGBTQ+ community. She understands the importance of finding a meaningful life and empowering clients to identify their strengths and values. Erika was born in Orlando, Florida and enjoys spending time with her dog, playing video games, and cooking.
Caroline Holt (she/her/hers), MSW
is a Registered Clinical Social Work Intern at The Meaningful Life Center. She earned a Master of Social Work and her Bachelor of Science in Clinical Psychology with a minor in Sociology from the University of Central Florida. Caroline is passionate about creating a safe, LGBTQ+ friendly space for individuals (ages 15+) and couples facing anxiety, depression, trauma/ PTSD, domestic abuse, and relationship challenges. Caroline’s primary therapeutic approach is client-centered, incorporating cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), motivational interviewing, and trauma-focused techniques to best assist her clients. Caroline offers a supportive and non-judgmental environment to ensure her clients can explore their experiences and build resilience.
