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Kerry Berner, MA, Ed.S, LMHC Licensed Mental Health Counselor Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor Qualified Counselor Supervisor Children, Individual, and Couples Counseling Specializing in Helping Individuals and Businesses with issues such as: Anxiety, Depression, Parenting Support, Behavioral Issues, Relationship Strengthening, Reactive Attachment Disorder, Grief & Loss, Attention Disorders, Motivational Issues, Divorced/ Blended Family Struggles, and Self Esteem Issues. Kerry has an extensive background in counseling and supervising. She has worked with many children, individuals, and families for over 25 years. She provides a variety of counseling services to individuals and families. She works with many clients with anxiety, depression, loss and conflicts in relationships. She is a provider for many corporate EAPs and often provides Crisis Response Counseling services onsite and consultation services along with speaking engagements. Proudly, she believes in giving back to the counseling field and is a mentor to new counselors and provides supervision and consultations to many counseling student interns and counselors in the field. Kerry has a Graduate Certificate in Play Therapy and is a Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor (RPT-S). She received training as a Child Parent Relational Therapist and provides training to parents and their children and uses her experience of working in schools to help parents advocate for services. Additionally, she has received her certificate in Hypnotherapy and provides Mindfulness Counseling and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to individuals. She has received extensive training in Marriage and Couples Counseling and has completed Level 1,2,& 3 Training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy receiving training directly from John and Julie Gottman. Kerry provides clinical supervision to Master Level Interns and Registered Counselors. She is a Certified Employee Assistant Professional recognized by International EAPs to deliver counseling, management consultation, and onsite crisis response services. Every year, Kerry travels throughout the country receiving ongoing Professional Development in the field of counseling and participates as a presenter educating other counseling professionals. She uses approaches such as: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Play Therapy, Expressive Arts Therapy, Clinical Hypnosis, Child / Parent Relationship Therapy, Gottman Method Couples Therapy, & Education Consultation.~Approved Gardiner Scholarship Provider |
Accepting a limited number of insurance clients at this time due to high case loads. Please call our office for a phone intake and if we are unable to assign a counselor to you, we will attempt to offer a referral to a local provider! Intakes are taken Monday, Wednesday, Friday evenings Please see our page Telehealth (Video) Counseling for more information on COVID 19 procedures. Kerry's areas of expertise are shown in the following degrees and certifications:
Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor (RPT-S) Qualified Counselor-Supervisor (LMHC-QS) Ceritifed Employee Assistance Professional (CEAP) 
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Stephanie Spain Anderson, Ph.D, LMHC Licensed Mental Health Counselor Independent Counselor Contractor Children, Adolescent, Individual and Family Counseling Dr. Anderson is licensed mental health counselor specializing in working with children, adolescents, adults and families with a wide range of behavioral, social, emotional and adjustment challenges. Such issues may include but not limited to: parent/child or partner relational problems, anxiety, self-esteem, anger and stress management, and grief and loss. She has dedicated over twenty years in the public school system as an elementary teacher and certified school counselor. Dr. Anderson spends her days assisting children and their families in working through life challenges that may impact the student’s education and personal/familial development. In addition to working as a school counselor, she believes in lifelong learning and is an adjunct professor. Dr. Anderson employs a holistic, strength based, person centered approach that guides her sessions and emphasizes the collaborative development of goals for therapy with her clients. She incorporates her holistic approach to counseling by using a blend of Cognitive Behavioral, Solution-Focused, Motivational Interviewing, Family Systems, and psycho-education. Dr. Anderson's Areas of Expertise are Shown in the Following Degrees and Certifications:
Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) 
Vanessa Matthews, MA Children, Adolescent, & Individual Counselor Independent Counselor Contractor Vanessa is a mental health counselor who specializes in treating individuals, children, and adolescents. She is also passionate about helping individuals with building self-esteem and managing negative thoughts. She has worked with children who experience negative symptoms of ADHD and struggle with behavioral issues. She has also worked with adults and adolescents who have experienced trauma, abuse, grief, self-esteem issues, anxiety, depression, and many other issues hindering emotional health and well-being. Vanessa utilizes Adlerian, Solution-Focused, and person centered counseling approaches, as well as techniques from Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Play Therapy and Creative Arts Therapy among others to help clients move toward a balanced life. Vanessa has completed a variety of Play Therapy trainings and is currently receiving supervision to become a Registered Play Therapist. Vanessa's Areas of Expertise are Shown in the Following Degrees and Certifications:
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern (RMHCI) 
Kimberly Mehl, MS Children, Adolescent, & Individual Counselor Independent Counselor Contractor Kimberly is a mental health counselor with experience working with adults, couples, adolescents and children. She has experience working with depression, anxiety, impulse control, and ADHD. Kimberly uses an integrative approach that utilizes therapies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Person Centered Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction. Kimberly is passionate about helping adults and children with building self-esteem, healthy thought patterns and overall mental wellness. Kimberly is receiving continuing education in areas of PTSD and Veteran’s issues. Kimberly’s Areas of Expertise Are Shown in the Following Degrees and Certifications:
Ariana Wolk, MSW Adolescent, Adult & Individual Counselor Independent Counselor Contractor Not accepting New Clients Ariana is a clinical social worker who is passionate about helping people heal and build healthy relationships with themselves and others. Ariana specializes in supporting adolescents and adults heal from trauma and abuse and helping to explore and process feelings related to grief, self-esteem, emotional regulation, stress, anxiety, depression and identity exploration. She believes that psychotherapy is a deeply personal journey and utilizes a range of evidence-based therapeutic modalities for individualized care (e.g. Somatic Processing, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Trauma Focused CBT, Internal Family Systems). Her style is warm, compassionate, patient, and non-judgmental and she approaches each person with flexibility to assure person-centered care. Ariana’s Areas of Expertise are Shown in the Following Degrees and Certifications:
Sherry Welch, MA Children, Adolescent, & Individual Counselor Independent Counselor Contractor Not accepting New Clients Sherry is a mental health counselor who works with children, adolescents, and adults. She has experience working in grief and addiction counseling with both individuals and in family settings. Sherry works with both children and adults who are working through post-traumatic stress, attachment disorders, and ADHD management. Sherry uses a collaborative approach to counseling that incorporates and empowers her clients to find their ability to meet their greatest level of resilience and positive outcomes. Her approach to therapy incorporates Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Solution Focused, Mindfulness and Play Therapy. Sherry has completed a variety of Play Therapy trainings. Sherry's Areas of Expertise are Shown in the Following Degrees and Certifications:
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern (RMHCI) |
Lisa Olive, MS, LMHC, CAP Individual, Adolescent, Family & Couples Counselor Independent Counselor Contractor Lisa is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over 25 years of serving the citizens of Brevard County, FL. She has experience and enjoys working with adolescents, adults, couples and families. She has knowledge and has engaged with a wide range of adjustment challenges including, Anxiety, Addiction, Anger Management, Co-Dependency, Grief and Loss, Pain Management, Trauma and Depression. She utilizes a holistic approach and includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Person Centered Therapy, Solution- Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Adlerian Therapy, EMDR and psycho-education. Lisa believes we all have times when life becomes overwhelming and it is easy to get discouraged. With guidance, hope, and genuine encouragement, people can make life -changes. Her passion is healing the whole person with honor, love and kindness so the family can heal and live happily, with peace of mind. Lisa's Areas of Expertise are Shown in the Following Degrees and Certifications:
Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) Certified Addiction Professional (CAP) 
Katelynn Jones, MS, NCC Adolescent & Individual Counselor Independent Counselor Contractor Katelynn is a mental health counselor with experience working with adults and adolescents. She has experience working in addiction counseling and medication assisted treatment programs. She has worked with disorders including depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder. Katelynn uses an integrative approach that utilizes therapies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Person Centered Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing among others to provide an individualized care that is appropriate for each client. Katelynn’s Areas of Expertise are Shown in the Following Degrees and Certifications:
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern (RMHCI) 
Rosie Ayala, MA Individual, Children, & Adolescent Counselor Independent Counselor Contractor Rosie is a bilingual mental health counselor who specializes in working with children, adolescents, and individuals. She is passionate about helping individuals build their self-esteem, self-confidence and navigate difficult life changes. She has worked with children who struggle with negative thoughts and behavioral issues. She has also worked with adults and adolescents who have experienced trauma, grief/loss, depression, and anxiety. Rosie is a LGBTQ+ ally. Her graduate level coursework included Play Therapy courses and Marriage and Family curriculum. She has also taken Trauma Focused CBT training to further her skills. Rosie often utilizes Person-Centered and Reality Therapy approaches, as well as techniques from Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Play Therapy and Expressive Arts Therapy. She is aware that each client is unique and may often need a blend of these and other approaches to determine what works best. Rosie's Areas of Expertise are Shown in the Following Degrees and Certifications:
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern (RMHCI) 
Kaylin Berner, MT-BC, NICU-MT, NMT Music Therapist-Board Certified Not accepting New Clients Kaylin is board-certified music therapist (MT-BC) that specializes in neurological music therapy (NMT), neonatal music therapy (NICU-MT) and music therapy for persons with disabilities. Kaylin delivers a humanistic approach to music therapy to focus on emotional, physical and behavioral goals tailored to each client's individual needs. She provides adapted music lesson in addition to music therapy sessions. Adapted music lessons have primary goals centered around music making based on the needs of the individual, while general music therapy sessions are based around non-music goals and objectives such as increased attention span, decreased distress response, and increased quality of life. Kaylin is passionate about helping others achieve their goals through music. ~Approved Gardiner Scholarship Provider Kaylin's Areas of Expertise are Shown in the Following Degrees and Certifications:
Music Therapist-Board Certified (MT-BC) Please see our page Music Therapy for more information
Now serving Brevard in 2 locations!
Your premier Counseling Location in Brevard We offer two locations in central Brevard County and have affordable counseling rates! 270 N. Sykes Creek Pkwy #106 Merritt Island, FL 32953 Located directly on the Banana River 645 Classic Court #104 Viera, FL 32940 Located in the heart of Brevard off Spyglass Hill Road |
“In between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space lies our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom.”
~ Viktor Frankl
Now serving Brevard in 2 locations!
Merritt Island and Rockledge/Viera Area
Therapists at Brevard Counseling are compassionate, knowledgeable, and highly dedicated.
They have a strong desire to help others achieve understanding, security, sense of belonging,
enjoyment, trust, love, and above all, HOPE. Brevard Counseling provides a safe and nurturing
environment to optimize the healing and growth process. If you are looking for a counselor in
Brevard County, please feel free to contact us 321.323.9069
Therapists at Brevard Counseling are compassionate, knowledgeable, and highly dedicated.
They have a strong desire to help others achieve understanding, security, sense of belonging,
enjoyment, trust, love, and above all, HOPE. Brevard Counseling provides a safe and nurturing
environment to optimize the healing and growth process. If you are looking for a counselor in
Brevard County, please feel free to contact us 321.323.9069