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Hi! I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Master's degree in Social Work with over 15 years of experience supporting individuals through life's challenges. I take a solution-focused approach, helping clients build practical tools and make meaningful progress in their daily lives, I specialize in working with women navigating transitions into adulthood, postpartum changes, and the demands of motherhood, I offer individual therapy in a supportive, down-to-earth space where you can feel heard and understood,

Cynthia Baxter brings over 30 years of experience supporting individuals navigating stress, anxiety, and life’s many demands. She works with professionals in high-performance roles, busy parents, caregivers, and those managing conflict or major life transitions.

Clients often describe Cynthia as a calm and grounding presence during difficult times. She is deeply committed to creating a safe, nonjudgmental space where each person feels heard, respected, and supported. Her work is rooted in compassion, consistency, and a genuine desire to help clients move toward greater balance and well-being.

I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist providing trauma-informed, client-centered care that integrates EMDR, IFS parts work, and somatic approaches.

Beatrice Fernandez, LMHC, MCAP, QS is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Master's Level Certified Addiction Professional, and Qualified Supervisor with over 10 years of experience providing mental health and substance use treatment services to children, adolescents, adults, and families. She specializes in the treatment of depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, grief and loss, relationship concerns, trauma, and co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.

Beatrice utilizes evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Trauma-Informed Care to help clients develop effective coping skills, improve emotional well-being, and navigate life's challenges with confidence. Her therapeutic style is warm, collaborative, and client-centered, creating a supportive environment where individuals and families can heal, grow, and achieve meaningful change.

Her clinical experience spans community mental health, substance use treatment, crisis intervention, telehealth, and correctional behavioral health settings, serving diverse populations across the lifespan. Beatrice is passionate about helping clients build resilience, strengthen relationships, and reach their personal goals while fostering lasting emotional wellness.

Ashlee Lucarevski is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Boca Raton, Florida. She attained her Masters in Social Work from Florida Atlantic University, along with a certification in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Ashlee is also a doctoral candidate, who is currently working towards her Ph.d. in Clinical Sexology with a specialty in addictions. She is most skilled addressing issues related to anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, mood disorders, and substance abuse. Additionally she has a passion for helping the LGBT community and families manage the challenges that are often particular to this community such as: identity, self esteem issues, relationships challenges, fertility/adoption and family planning, as well as secondary issues that arise as a result of trauma. Ashlee is experienced in addressing challenges of both children and teens along with adults, by combining different theoretical perspectives in an attempt to aid individuals with gaining a deeper understanding of themselves.

Ashlee believes that the therapeutic process is one that is collaborative and recognizes the importance of a client's individuality. Therefore, while she utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, along with Mindfulness and Motivational Interviewing Techniques to encourage change she also realizes that there is not a one size fits all approach. Ashlee is both committed and dedicated to helping others achieve the change that they desire.

I completed my undergraduate studies at Florida International University. I obtained a master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling at Nova Southeastern University and completed both a master’s and doctorate in Clinical Psychology at Albizu University. I gained predoctoral internship training at University of Central Florida and a postdoctoral fellowship at Jackson Health System in affiliation with the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine.

My focus is to help individuals heal, energize, and become aware of their inner strengths. We achieve this by providing a neutral safe space, listening to your concerns, and customizing a treatment plan. I want to walk alongside you and help to empower you. Together, we find hope.

I am dedicated to the mental health field and have been both a therapist and a clinical supervisor. My areas of knowledge include trauma, depression, grief, anxiety, adjustment disorder, substance abuse, ADHD, self-esteem issues, and life transition difficulties. I work with individuals, adolescents, couples, and families.

My counseling experience includes individual, couple, family, and group therapy. For over twenty years, I have worked with clients from 4 years old to 114 years old. My career has included private practice as well as the non-profit sector, working extensively with teens and adults. It is my belief that everyone has the right to lead a positive, peaceful life.

I believe that people have the strength and the resources they need to live the life they want, but sometimes they need guidance and support along the way. I work with clients with diverse socioeconomic, ethnic, religious and sexual orientation backgrounds.

The majority of my 17 years of social work experience has been working with clients who are struggling with depression, anxiety, stress management and relationship challenges.

I am committed to providing a safe and supportive environment for individuals, couples and families who are struggling find a greater sense of peace and joy in life's complex journey. My practice style is goal orientated. The initial visit will consist of information gathering and determining together achievable goals. Evening appointments are available.