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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.

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Before becoming a counselor, I spent many years as an educator in both elementary and special education.

That experience shaped how I connect with people, meeting them where they are, listening deeply, and believing in their potential. I aim to bring that same commitment and compassion into every therapy session.

As a child, I had my share of challenges, but I’ve worked through them and never let them define me. I believe in growth, in strength, and in choosing to create the life you want to live. As a counselor, I strive to help my clients gain the power of self-understanding and realize their unique brilliance.

I strive to support people in becoming more of who they already are, not to change them, but to help them find their path with confidence and clarity. I provide direction while respecting your autonomy, always staying grounded in the belief that you are the expert on your life.

The therapeutic methods I use are informed by evidence-based practices; a strong respect for neurodiversity; and a deep understanding of anxiety, overwhelm, and what it takes to thrive in a fast-paced world. My professional path combines the best of both worlds – mental health and education – to support clients in a practical, informed, and deeply personal way.

I earned a Bachelor’s and Master’s in Education from St. Bonaventure University and Le Moyne College, followed by a Master’s in Mental Health Counseling from St. Bonaventure. Through years of teaching, forensics, and private practice, I’ve learned that lasting change starts with understanding, and that’s precisely what I aim to offer every client I work with.

Hi, I’m Renée Rivers, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in South Florida. I specialize in working with individuals, couples, teens, and families navigating trauma, identity, and major life transitions. As a first-generation Haitian-American woman, I deeply understand the cultural and intergenerational layers that shape how we relate to ourselves and others. My clinical work is grounded in empathy, accountability, and authenticity, I create a space where you don’t have to explain “everything” because I hold space for complexity. I am especially passionate about helping clients unlearn survival patterns that no longer serve them and redefine success, connection, and rest on their own terms.

I’ve worked in school settings, community mental health agencies, and now lead my own private practice, Reflective Rivers Therapy & Consulting. I hold a master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and am currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Counseling with a specialization in Couples and Family Therapy.

I am the wife of a veteran, and mother of three. I have been working with children, families and couples for over 20 years. I believe in empowering others and helping them find their own peace. I will work with you, meeting you where you are at, allowing you to work at your own pace. I have always had a calling to help and to heal using humor with a shared understanding of this thing, we call life, and the trials that come with it. I'm here to assist clients to understand that there is another side; and on that side there is hope. I graduated from USC, have been trained in several ways to do heal emotional wounds. Together we can work on anything from simple life issues, ADHD, all things to include extreme trauma(s) such as such as domestic violence. Behavioral issues between parent and child are also a specialty. One of the biggest rewards is watching clients achieve the goals that they set for themselves, and finally realizing that they were able to do what they never thought was possible.

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.