Alexis is a doctoral student studying Clinical Psychology at Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. She is interested in working with forensic and military populations. She is interested in helping individuals with trauma, anger management, and helping people form better coping skills. In her spare time, she enjoys playing with her rescue dog- Marley, going to Disney World, and listening to audiobooks.

My name is Ethan, and I am a graduate student clinician at Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. In my work as a therapist, I enjoy providing Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) strategies to children, adolescents, families, and couples. I am passionate about supporting individuals and families as they work toward meaningful growth and improved well-being. Outside of my clinical work, I enjoy staying active by going to the gym, spending time at the beach, and playing pickleball and volleyball. I also value time spent socializing and connecting with friends. I look forward to the opportunity to work with you.

Lesley is a doctoral student in Clinical Psychology at Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Her clinical and research interests focus on couples, family dynamics, and parenting. She is passionate about helping couples navigate challenges such as communication difficulties, disconnection, and life transitions by fostering insight, resilience, and healthier patterns of interaction. Lesley also has experience in health psychology and has worked with couples navigating the impact of serious medical conditions, including when one partner is a cancer survivor. She is committed to helping couples strengthen communication and maintain connection while managing these stressors. Outside of her academic and clinical work, Lesley enjoys spending time at the beach, cooking new recipes, practicing yoga, and spending quality time with family and friends.

Maria F. is a doctoral student in Clinical Psychology at Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. She is passionate about working with diverse populations, providing dignified, culturally competent, and empathetic care. As a coach, Maria Fernanda strives to create a safe space for couples to work collaboratively in making their relationship stronger. In her spare time, Maria Fernanda enjoys spending time with loved ones and traveling.

My name is Maya, and I am a doctoral student studying Clinical Psychology at the University of Miami. My passion is helping couples thrive through both my research and clinical practice. Relationships take work, but with the right tools, they can be wonderfully fulfilling. My goal is to create an understanding environment where couples can get to the heart of their challenges, feel heard, and deepen or rediscover their intimacy. In my spare time, you can find me running, getting lost in a good book, or spending time with my loved ones. I look forward to working with you!

Nicole is a doctoral student in Clinical Psychology at Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. As a therapist,  she enjoys helping couples navigate a myriad of difficulties by improving their quality of communication, conflict resolution, and trust. Nicole strives to provide a safe and supportive environment where she can assist clients in exploring their concerns, identifying goals, and learning healthy coping strategies for improved emotional health. Nicole is particularly interested in health psychology, particularly focusing on maternal mental health, reproductive health psychology, psycho-oncology and relationship fulfillment. In her spare time, she enjoys staying active, testing out new recipes, and most importantly spending time with family, friends, and her cat, Willow.

Cassidy is a Doctor of Clinical Psychology student at Pepperdine University in Los Angeles. Her professional interests include working with diverse populations and supporting couples in building healthy, fulfilling relationships. Cassidy is passionate about helping partners deepen emotional intimacy, improve communication, and navigate life’s challenges together. She hopes to be a strong support for couples, fostering deeper connection, emotional growth, and lasting intimacy. Cassidy also values advocacy for social justice and reducing stigma surrounding mental health care. In her spare time, Cassidy enjoys trying new restaurants/cafes, spending time with her dog, and fitness classes.

Benjamin is a doctoral student in Clinical Psychology at Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. As a therapist, he is interested in providing trauma-informed care to adolescents, adults, couples, and families who experience behavioral health concerns, with a focus on LGBTQ+ and Hispanic/Spanish-speaking communities. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with friends, playing soccer, and listening to Latin music.

Pixie is a doctoral student studying Clinical Psychology at the Wright Institute. As a coach, Pixie strives to create a safe, respectful space for couples to build a foundation of effective communication and discuss issues that impact their relationship. Her areas of interest are working with individuals with a history of mental health challenges, individuals who identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community, and the integration of sexuality and gender in person-centered care.

In her spare time, Pixie enjoys listening to live music, baking interesting cookie recipes, and grabbing a cup of coffee with friends.

Ebony  holds a Masters Degree in Psychology from Pepperdine Graduate School of Education and Psychology and is a Master Certified Professional Life Coach. She is the Associate Director of Fitness for a large Non-Profit Organization partnering to oversee operations in Los Angeles and Atlanta. Ebony is the mother of 2 children. She enjoys fitness, travel, and music.

Claire is a doctoral student in Clinical Psychology at the University of Miami. She is passionate about supporting couples as they navigate major life stressors and transitions, such as medical illness, parenthood, and marriage, as well as the everyday challenges relationships can bring. Claire hopes to help couples strengthen and maintain connection and intimacy as they build lasting, meaningful relationships. Outside of work, Claire enjoys spending time outdoors, exploring new coffee shops, and listening to podcasts.

Juanita Mackey is a Clinical Psychology doctoral student at Nova Southeastern University. She is dedicated to creating a collaborative, supportive space where individuals and couples can strengthen emotional foundations, improve communication, and work through complex challenges. Juanita’s therapeutic focus centers on relational dynamics, family-systems work, and the social factors that systemically shape psychological well-being. Juanita enjoys traveling, beach days, dancing, and trying new experiences.

Talisha is a PsyD Clinical Psychology student at Nova Southeastern University. Originally from India, Talisha has always been fascinated by the way people connect, love, communicate, and grow together. She believes that relationships are at the heart of our lives and can deeply influence our sense of belonging, happiness, and emotional well-being. Her passion lies in learning about couples and the many layers that make each relationship unique from communication and connection to attachment, trust, and the experiences people bring into their relationships. Talisha hopes to continue exploring the world of couples and relationship psychology throughout her training and, in the future, work with couples to help them build deeper, healthier, and more meaningful connections. In her spare time, Talisha loves traveling, discovering new places and cultures, learning about people and what makes relationships unique, and creating memories with family and friends.

Gisella is a doctoral student studying Clinical Psychology at Nova Southeastern University. As a coach, she hopes to create a warm, supportive space where couples can strengthen their communication and navigate challenges to build healthier, more fulfilling relationships. Her professional interests include working with multicultural couples, older adult couples, and individuals and couples navigating eating disorders and body image concerns. In her free time, Gisella enjoys going to the gym, practicing yoga, reading books, and baking sweets for her friends and family.

Arielle is a doctoral student studying Clinical Psychology at Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Her area of interest is interpersonal relationships, specifically situationships. She is passionate about helping couples build stronger connections and improve communication. She hopes to bring a thoughtful, empathetic, and collaborative approach to coaching, while creating a space where couples and individuals feel safe to learn and reflect. In her free time, Arielle enjoys spending time with friends and family, watching tv shows and movies, and reading.

Alexa Alvarado is a first-year student in the Psy.D. in clinical psychology graduate program. Before returning to NSU, she served as a research assistant specializing in human sexuality. As a result, she worked closely with LGBTQIA+ individuals and their mental health experiences, ranging from social injustice and intergroup relations to conflicts regarding the stigmatization and discrimination regarding their mental health. She also has other clinical and research interests, including sport psychology and diversity. Overall, she aims to decrease the stigmatization and discrimination regarding mental health.

Hi! My name is Bianca (she/her), and I am a Doctor of Clinical Psychology (Psy.D.) student at Nova Southeastern University. I am passionate about helping individuals navigate life’s challenges while strengthening meaningful, healthy relationships. My clinical interests include couples therapy, immigration-related work, trauma, and multicultural mental health. I hope to create an empathetic and nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard, understood, and supported as they work toward their goals. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with family and friends, trying new restaurants, traveling, and watching movies and TV shows.

Anjana is an online relationship coach and a doctoral student in Clinical Psychology at Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. She is especially interested in health psychology, with a focus on how stress, lifestyle, and relationship patterns shape overall well-being. Anjana is passionate about creating a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where both individuals and couples feel heard and understood.

Shanna is a doctoral student studying Clinical Psychology at Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Her main interests include health psychology with a particular focus on holistic health and the intersection of the body and mind. She is also interested in couples therapy with an emphasis on improving communication, conflict resolution, intimacy, and overall relationship satisfaction. In her spare time, she enjoys hot yoga, running, and spending time with her rescue dog Angus.

Madeline Jubran, PhD, earned her doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Nova Southeastern University. Madeline is passionate about helping individuals and couples build stronger, more adaptive relationships. Her professional interests include relationship functioning, couple interventions, and the translation of research into accessible, evidence-based care. In her free time, she enjoys spending time outdoors, fishing, and taking her Labrador to the beach.

Shantelle is a doctoral candidate in Clinical Psychology at Nova Southeastern University. Her clinical interests include helping individuals and couples strengthen communication, navigate life’s challenges, and build healthier relationships. She is also the founder and executive director of Mental Ed, a nonprofit organization dedicated to making mental health education more accessible for youth, families, and communities. She is passionate about making quality mental health resources accessible to individuals, couples, and underserved communities. In her free time, Shantelle enjoys creative projects, reading, and spending time with her two pit bulls.

McKenna is a Clinical Psychology doctoral student studying intimate relationships at Nova Southeastern University in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. She holds a Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Counseling from Gonzaga University and has supported couples for over seven years working through issues such as infidelity, becoming new parents, and sexual health counseling. Outside of her work as a therapist, McKenna also acts as a divorce mediator, yin yoga instructor and has trained as a birth doula. When not working with couples she spends her time training her cuddly German Shepherd, Cairo, as a therapy dog.