Life & Hope Counseling Center

Nadine graduated from Auburn University with her BS in education. Later in life, personal experiences led her back to school to pursue a degree in counseling. She earned a Masters in Mental Health Counseling at Capella University in 2015. Her experience includes working with clients of all ages. Nadine recently worked with the acute mentally ill and those struggling with addictions.

Rachel is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Bachelor's in Psychology from Argosy University and Master's Degree in Social Work from Saint Leo University. Rachel specializes in providing therapy to children and adolescents struggling to cope with a variety of challenges such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, Learning Disabilities, mood disorders, coping with parental divorce, or simply experiencing difficulty navigating life's challenges.

Brandi Lefler is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the State of Florida and a member of the Association for Play Therapy. Brandi graduated from Webster University in 2010 with her Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling. In 2000, Brandi earned her Bachelor's Degree at Bay Path University in Psychology with a minor in Early Childhood Development.

In everyone's life, we have mountains to climb. Some we can manage easily, but some are higher than others. You may find yourself at the foot of a mountain right now, wondering if you have the strength to go it alone. You may be feeling lost, fearful and unsure. You may be wondering how anyone can understand what you are going through right now.

I have been active in the mental health field over 30 years, serving in various capacities during my career; elementary public school counselor, psychotherapist in a residential school setting, therapist in a State-Wide Inpatient Psychiatric Program (SIPP) for children and adolescents, as well as a clinical supervisor for a children's advocacy center specializing in trauma focused-cognitive behavioral therapy, integrating play therapy for children and adolescents who have disclosed abuse.