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I am a South Florida-based licensed psychologist that would like to provide you with a safe, compassionate, and therapeutic environment where you can thrive. I can provide therapy in both English and Spanish and have years of experience working with anxiety, depression, adjustment, mood instability, life transitions, and coming of age.

I love helping others overcome mental obstacles to allow them to reach their goals. I strongly value the therapeutic relationship and use it as a catalyst for positive change. I have over 8 years of experience in private practice and have helped people through a wide range of issues. I have unique experience in sport and performance psychology. I have two post undergraduate degrees in mental health counseling from Indiana University and an undergraduate degree in psychology from Butler University. I bring my knowledge, experience, and value system to each of my clients.

Hi, I’m Nikki! I’m a neurodivergent-affirming therapist licensed in South Carolina and Florida. I specialize in supporting individuals who feel overwhelmed, misunderstood, or stuck—especially those navigating ADHD, autism, anxiety, depression, and identity exploration.

My goal is to help you better understand yourself—how your mind works, how your emotions show up, and how your past experiences shape your present—so you can move through life in a way that actually fits you, not just what’s expected of you.

I am an EMDR certified therapist (with 20 years of clinical mental health experience) in providing care to adult and adolescent clients with varied presenting issues. I currently serve adult professionals and their families struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, first responder care, including services to medical professionals, individuals who struggles with postpartum depression/anxiety, work stressors as well as holistic integrative health and wellness coaching. I practice from an integrative/eclectic model, with emphasis in EMDR, DBT, Cognitive behavioral (CBT) and Mindfulness Based approaches (MBCT), Motivational interviewing (MI), and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT).

I completed my graduate degree in clinical psychology with a concentration in mental health counseling. During my graduate degree, I completed an internship at a sexual assault treatment center, which included specialty rotations providing counseling to survivals of sexual assault, working in crisis intervention, engaging children through play therapy, and providing counseling to child and adult survivors of abuse. I also completed clinical work at Women in Distress and extensive advance training in perinatal mood and anxiety disorders with Postpartum Support International (PSI). In my work, I pride myself on providing holistic compassionate care to adult professionals and addressing all aspects of an individual's life (including biological, psychosocial, physical and spiritual health). In addition to my mental health licensure, I also hold a Registered Nurse degree with specialty in psych nursing and medical case management (CCM). I have worked in the behavioral health field since 2006 (in both outpatient clinic and inpatient medical and psychiatric unit).

Hi! My name is Jill Thomas. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I graduated from Boise State University in 2013 and received an advanced degree in Business from Vanderbilt University in 2020. I am trained in perinatal mental health, EMDR, Polyvagal Theory, DBT, CBT and utilize somatic therapies whenever I can. I am a yoga teacher and find movement to be a valuable tool.

• Are you tired of just surviving each day?
• Feeling stuck and unable to escape the pain, dysfunction and trauma of your past?
• Awake all night and can’t shut off your racing thoughts?
• Are you struggling under the weight of imposter syndrome, social anxiety, the regrets of yesterday and anxiety about the future?
• Have you experienced loss and are having trouble letting go?
• Want to overcome the perfectionism, procrastination, paralysis cycle?

Dr. Jeni Allissun Upton (Groot) is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the State of Florida and co-owner of Hope in the Gale Therapeutic Healing where she provides individual and group therapy, collaborates to curate tailored wellness services, and consults on areas related to psychology and trauma. Jeni has worked in diverse settings with youth, adults, and families as a counselor supporting clients as they strive to bolster their mental health, build resilience, and find joy in life. Jeni also has a background in military and federal service. Her 13-year military career included work as an Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician and Special Agent with the United States Air Force Office of Special Investigations where she specialized in crimes against children and counterintelligence. Jeni also spent ten years with the Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers as a Research Psychologist, Behavioral Science Division Program Manager, and Counterterrorism Division Branch Chief.

Jeni holds Associate of Arts Degrees from the Community College of the Air Force in both Explosive Ordnance Disposal and Criminal Justice, a Bachelor of Science in Behavioral Science, a Master of Arts in Counseling, and a PhD in International Psychology with an emphasis in Trauma Services.

I mainly support clients with integrating past traumas to liberate frozen energy and create space for it to move and take new form.