Jim West, MA, LMHC, NCC, Licensed Mental Health Counselor: "Jim, you're such a "valuable tool" even though some of the things you explained to our son, his dad and I have explained many times, for some reason they just "get it" better when it comes from a neutral third party.  It's great,  the way  you get " right into their life using humor" and you start building that "trust" and "respect." You definitely have a "Gift" , I'm just so thankful we've been given an opportunity to see that "gift" working in our lives." - Parent. Jim has a unique way of bonding with children and adolescents through play therapy, Power Point presentations, interactive games, recreation therapy and staying current with the constantly changing world of the adolescent. He specializes in child, adolescent issues, as well as young adults including: Attention Deficit Disorder (ADHD), Oppositional Defiance Disorder, Anxiety, Social Skills and Depression.  He also coaches and provides support for parents who struggle with children that have additional needs.  He provides consultation for schools and organizations throughout the state of Florida.  He is a Florida state licensed and nationally certified counselor working in the Metro Orlando area . . . Read More

Janie Lacy, MS, LMHC, Licensed Mental Health Counselor: "Janie you have inspired me to want to help others live better lives. I am very glad I met you." Janie has a passion to reach out and help people grow and mature through difficult life situations.  Janie has invested in the lives of others through public speaking, leadership training, educational instruction and small group ministry through out Florida.  Janie received her Masters of Science Degree in Counseling Psychology through Palm Beach Atlantic University.  Janie's Bachelors of Science degree is in Business Administration from the University of Central Florida, specializing in Business Management.  Her professional affiliations are with the American Counseling Association, the American Association of Christian Counselors, and the Florida Mental Health Counselors Association. Janie currently counsels adults, adolescents and children in the Orlando Central Florida area. "I wanted to thank you so much for your time yesterday. It truly made a difference, even in one hour session. It was good to hear some objective, unbiased observations. I am excited to continue this counseling relationship."Read More 

Laura Peddie-Bravo, LMHC, NCC Licensed Mental Health Counselor: Laura believes that all people are capable of healing. We are all a combination of mind-body and spirit. All three need some semblance of balance in order to heal and lead successful lives. Laura has a passion to help her client's see the constant opportunities to learn, grow and mature through difficult life situations. Laura is a second generation Orlando native. Laura and her husband are parents of a special needs child, and she understands the accompanying loneliness, expense, and stress these parents and siblings face. She specializes in Trauma, PTSD, Victims of Crime or Abuse, CBT, Domestic Violence, Chronic Medical Conditions, Adolescence, Children, and Eating Disorders. Laura received her Masters Degree in Mental Health Counseling at the University of Central Florida as well as her B.A. in Psychology. Laura is an experienced counselor practicing since 1999 and in 2001 she obtained her license as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LHMC). She also is a Nationally Certified Counselor since 1999. Laura maintains the highest ethical standard in continuing education by satisfying continuing education requirements for both the state of Florida, and the National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC) . . . Read More

Jamie Barrett, LMHC, RPT-S, is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Registered Play Therapist, Forensic Interviewer, Parent Coordinator and writes Shared Custody Evaluations. Jamie uses play therapy to connect immediately with children using puppets, sand trays and more. She also works with adolescents and does marriage counseling. Sand tray techniques are fun and also used in Corporate team building and Couples counseling as teams or couples pick characters or figurines that represent team or family members which is quite telling for those involved and the therapist. These techniques help to speed up the healing process as it's experiential, visual and tactile. Jamie is approachable and her smile and southern charm makes it easy for her clients to feel a connection which is so important to help children, teens and adults open up. She greets everyone with a great smile and clients find him so approachable and real. Jamie has many years of clinical experience working with various cases. . . Read More

Anthony Gutierrez, MS, Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern: Anthony connects immediately with children, adolescents and adults and his clients through his sense of humor and approachability. Anthony's client's often leave their first session with a sense of relief as they feel hopeful. Anthony received his Masters in Counseling Psychology through Palm Beach Atlantic University. Anthony also has his Bachelors of Arts degree in Psychology from Lee University in Cleveland, Tennessee. Anthony has an amazing ability to connect almost immediately with students and adults. He greets everyone with a great smile and clients find him so approachable and real. Anthony enjoys working with individuals and couples to help them attain their goals. He is motivated to work with struggling couples in order to enhance communication and ultimately satisfaction in the relationship. He also works with those who may be struggling with or who have gone through divorce. He assists those individuals that have gone through divorce to stabilize their lives socially and professionally . . . Read More

Debbie Haughton, MS, Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern: Debbie's heart for people is evident after her first session with her clients and she is highly respected by her peers for her diverse experience with various counseling disciplines. Debbie provides Substance Abuse Counseling in Orlando, Teen Girls, Women's Issues Counseling, Career Counseling, & child and adolescent counseling in Orlando.  She works with clients dealing with depression, anxiety, gender identity, cutters, sexual abuse and grief. Debbie has counseled clients ranging in age from young adolescents to mature baby boomers and from many different walks of life. Her ability to relate well to the wide range of individuals comes from her caring and compassionate personality, her true desire to help others, her 20+ years as a parent and wife and the variety of professional endeavors she has pursued. Throughout her career, she has worked in sales, television broadcasting, advocacy for the handicapped, advertising, teaching children’s music performance, music and event production and counseling. Read More

Jada Collins, BA, MA Candidate Adolescent & Womens Self Esteem & Image Coach: Jada is an author, supermodel & greatlysought after motivational speaker. Jada is known for her transparent, practical style of speaking, teaching and coaching. Her passion is to guide others into meaningful and purposeful living, particularly in the areas of personal enrichment, emotion management, and image enhancement. Jada is the author of “Be-You-Tiful”, a power-packed, practical application guide to becoming a better you. Readers learn life strategies designed to address social, economical, and emotional challenges in today’s pop culture. Jada enjoys speaking to young people and adults across the country, encouraging them to do their best, love themselves, and to reach for higher heights. In Jada’s own words, “my passion is to be transparent in revealing struggles I’ve dealt with in life to demonstrate to others that difficult times or past hurts do not ‘define’ us, our troubles should be used to ‘refine’ us.” Read More

Xiomara ("Zeo") Seliga, BA, MS, Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern: "You are a very good counselor. I consider you to be the best counselor I have ever had. Thank you for encouraging me and believing in me. It was incredibly helpful to be able to talk with you in Spanish during our sessions." Xio is committed to promoting positive changes in the lives of those around her by loving and respecting unconditionally, encouraging and supporting growth and independence, and being loyal, faithful, and authentic in all that she does. Xio is originally from Puerto Rico and she moved to the states with her family in 1992. She has several years experience working with the adolescent population, most recently working for a residential program providing services for at-risk-youth. Because of Xio's years of experience in a residential setting she has dealth with some of the toughest adolescent and family issues and therefore specializes in abandonment issues, anxiety, mood disorders, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, sexual abuse and provides counseling to the Spanish (Espanol) population. “I just want to say thank you for helping me and my mom during our family session. I really felt like you listened to us both without taking sides, and you helped us to communicate with each other without getting in the middle. You are a great counselor.” Read More

Marta Rocha, BA, MA Candidate, Graduate Student Intern: “Marta helped me understand that the way I was feeling about my current situation was okay. She helped me become aware of my achievements, which gave me the confidence to make positive changes in my life.” Marta has the ability to easily connect with our multi-cultural population and is fluent in Portuguese, Spanish and English. She is a caring person, and clients feel very comfortable talking to Marta especially in the areas of Marriage Counseling, Family Issues, Stress Management, Leadership Training, Anxiety, Depression, Sports Psychology, Grief, and Substance Abuse & Addictions. She has 12 years of experience in sales & marketing, advertising, promotions, management, and professional development. Marta believes that each one us has the power to be or do anything we set our minds to and her goal is to help individuals find this power so that them can live their lives to the fullest. Also Marta volunteers in her community helping with translations of seminars, social work as well as in the mission’s projects. All of the experience she has gained has helped her assist individuals as well as businesses achieve their goals through individual counseling, seminars and workshops. Read More

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Total Life Counseling Center provides counseling, therapy, coaching, camps and career services for all of central Florida, including: Orlando, Winter Park, Maitland, College Park, Dr. Phillips, Pine Castle, Conway, Windermere, Winter Garden, Ocoee, Oviedo, Longwood, Altamonte Springs, Casselberry, Lake Mary, Sanford, Deland, De Bary, Deltona, Daytona, New Smyrna, Cocoa, Titusville, Merritt Island, Kissimmee, St. Cloud, Celebration, Mt. Dora, the Villages and the tri-cities of Tavares, Eustis and Leesburg.

Our counseling, therapy, camps, group, coaching and career services are conveniently located at:

1507 S. Hiawassee Road, Suite 101, Orlando, FL 32835

Lee World-1850 Lee Road Ste. #215, Winter Park, FL 32789

1850 N. Alafaya Trail Building 1-A Orlando, FL 32826 Suite 1A

100 N Highway 27 Unit A, Minneola, FL 34715-7760

Call us (407) 248-0030

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