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As a licensed mental health counselor and Board Certified Behavior Analyst, I pride myself in having a warm, down-to-earth style that puts children at ease and allows me to enter their world and get a better understanding of their challenges and needs. I am fluent in English and Spanish. I have over 25 years of experience working with children with special needs. I specialize in evaluations for Gifted, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Learning Disabilities & Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder.

I’m a bilingual psychotherapist with 20 years of experience working in correctional health, outpatient mental health, and private practice. I work with youth, adolescents, and adults, offering therapy and evaluations in both English and Spanish. Through my practice, MLC Mental Services, I provide confidential in-person and virtual care and welcome individuals from all backgrounds, including immigrants, first responders, and those working in health and human services.

I prioritize creating a comfortable, safe, and accepting environment from the very first session. I approach each individual without judgment and with genuine care for their personal story. Clients can expect professional, friendly, and empathetic communication that respects their unique experiences and emotions. My core belief is that healing begins with acceptance and active listening.

My name is Sodna Paul, and I’m a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP). I truly believe that mental health is just as important as physical health, and I consider it a privilege to walk alongside my clients in their healing and growth. I earned my Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) with a specialization in Psychiatric Mental Health from St Thomas University. Before becoming a PMHNP, I worked as a registered nurse inpatient psychiatry, Correctional facility and medical-surgical units, which gave me a strong foundation in holistic patient care. I work with adolescents, adults, and older adults across a wide range of mental health concerns, with Depression and anxiety, Bipolar disorder, ADHD, Trauma and PTSD, Substance use disorders, Sleep issues and Lifestyle related mental health concerns. I use a combination of evidence-based medication management, supportive therapy, psychoeducation, and lifestyle coaching to help clients reach their goals.

Elizabeth Santilli is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in Florida with extensive experience supporting individuals, couples, and families through a wide range of mental health challenges. She earned her B.S. in Psychology from Florida Atlantic University and went on to complete a Graduate Certificate in Contemporary Theory in Couple and Family Systems, followed by a Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy from Capella University.

Elizabeth has received specialized training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Positive Parenting techniques. Her therapeutic style emphasizes collaboration and connection, with the goal of establishing a strong foundation for growth and helping clients achieve their personal and relational goals.

​Elizabeth’s clinical specialties include working with family systems, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, addiction, conflict resolution, and the inclusion of Christian counseling. Her prior experience includes working with adolescents, adults, couples, and families from diverse backgrounds. She draws from a variety of evidence-based modalities, including Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), DBT, and strength-based approaches to help clients build confidence and navigate life’s challenges.

Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over 10 years of experience working with individuals and families within complex systems, including corrections, probation, and child welfare, and 2+ years of clinical counseling experience providing therapy to children, adolescents, young adults, and mature adults.

Provides trauma-informed, culturally responsive counseling for clients experiencing emotional, behavioral, and life stressors. Clinical work emphasizes emotional regulation, trauma recovery, emotional dysregulation, and practical coping strategies that help clients improve functioning at home, school, and work.