
Dory brings a warm, compassionate, and caring energy to her clients. She specializes in improving self-worth, helping couples and families resolve conflicts, and developing powerful communication skills. Her work also includes effective parenting strategies, guiding clients through life transitions, reducing anxiety, and creating healthy boundaries. Most importantly, she instills hope, helps you create possibilities, and fosters a sense of inner peace.
Dory’s counseling philosophy is to listen without judgment and truly understand who you are, walk alongside you with compassion, and provide guidance and authentic feedback by coaching you through the process to create solutions.
Combined with cognitive behavioral therapy and solution-based Christian counseling, Dory is able to help you accelerate and maintain your journey to good mental health. This combined technique eliminates the obstacles of fear, depression, and anxieties that tend to hold us back.

As a Student Intern of Marriage and Family Therapy, I have focused my time in practicing Couple/Family Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy with individuals, couples, and families. All of these therapies dig into the story around the problem and helps establish a good relationship between the therapist and client. While establishing the story, I can help with needed change in cognition, behavior, and emotions. This can create sessions that will be safe spaces for all feelings and patterns of thought. I work with all different mindsets, family structures, and backgrounds with trauma informed care.
A little about me:
I reside in Northern Florida with two sweet and spunky cats. I have a Bachelor's degree in Psycholoy from Southern New Hampshire I love an array of hobbies including singing, piano, aerial silks, outdoor adventures, and arts and crafts. I am currently converting to "tiny" life to really capture more experiences to enjoy in my life. I have a history of working with ages two years old and up, in multiple sectors of life. My current experience has been working as a Registered Behavioral Technician, implementing multiple techniques of ABA therapy with clients while in school to become a Marriage and Family Therapist.


With 30 years of experience managing change and developing others, I’ve learned that growth comes
from presence, self-awareness, and the willingness to face what’s hard with honesty and compassion.
My counseling approach draws from evidence-based methods, including SFBT, ACT, and existential
perspectives, to help you align your actions with your values.
Whether you’re seeking clarity, balance, or renewal, I’ll meet you where you are emotionally. Together
we’ll work toward sustainable change, reducing stress, restoring confidence, and strengthening
resilience. My goal is to help you move forward with hope, purpose, and a grounded sense of well-
After 20 successful years in real estate property management and sale, I’ve embarked on a new journey
of reinvention, driven by a deep desire to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others. As a cancer
survivor, I have learned first-hand the importance of resilience, tenacity, and empathy, qualities that
now shape my approach to mental health counseling, coaching, and beyond. I am an honor student at
Capella in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree program; my Bachelor's is in Criminal Justice
Human Services.
I bring a wealth of life experience, not just from my professional background but from the trials and
triumphs that have defined my personal journey. My ability to connect with others, especially those who
have faced trauma, is rooted in my own understanding of adversity and healing. I believe in creating a
peaceful, harmonious world—one person, one story, one healing moment at a time.
As I continue to grow in this new field, I am fueled by my passion for helping others find their path to
peace, balance, and self-discovery. My work as a coach, student, and mental health advocate is deeply
connected to my core values of empathy, authenticity, and holistic well-being. I’m excited to apply my


As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), I specialize in helping teens and adults navigate challenges
such as trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship struggles. My approach is compassionate,
client-centered, and rooted in evidence-based practices. I believe that healing begins in a safe and
supportive space where you can feel truly heard and understood.
I received a bachelor’s degree in psychology at the University of South Florida and a master’s in Social
Work degree with a focus on advanced clinical practice from Saint Leo University. I have over a decade
of experience working in child welfare, schools, hospitals and private practice.
In our work together, we’ll focus on building practical tools for coping while also addressing the deeper
patterns that may be holding you back. My goal is to empower you to gain clarity, strengthen your


relationships, and personal growth challenges. My clinical psychology background, combined with my
experience in leadership and problem-solving, allows me to approach therapy with empathy, structure,
and an understanding of diverse perspectives. Together, we’ll focus on your strengths, create a plan for