If you’re navigating a challenging season in your life, you’re not alone and help is available!
At Dandelion Behavioral Health we offer compassionate services to individuals of all ages. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma or just need help navigating life’s challenges, our team is here to help.
With decades of combined experience in treating a wide range of concerns, our clinicians are dedicated to helping you heal, grow, and build healthier relationships. We understand that every person’s journey is unique, and we’re committed to matching you with the right clinician that meets your needs.
Take a moment to explore our team and the services we offer through the links below. Ready to take the next step? Simply fill out the contact form below to start your journey to healing or find out more about our services.
Meet the Fort Myers Team
Irma Parajon, LMHC & Clinical Supervisor
Irma helps her clients work through depression, anxiety, grief/loss, stress, trauma, or relationship issues. Irma is honored to see clients progress daily and she wants to offer you that today. Irma specializes in EMDR and believes that you must heal the past before you can work through the present. Let her help you reach your full potential through the power of therapy.
Charlene Gardner, LCSW
Meet Charlene, a passionate and dedicated Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a wealth of experience in helping individuals overcome challenges in their personal and family lives. With a rich background in child welfare, substance abuse/addiction, and trauma, Charlene has worked in community mental health, treatment courts, and as part of multidisciplinary teams to provide compassionate and effective support.
Her goal is simple: to foster healing, growth, and lasting transformation.
Jennifer Browning, RMHCI
Jennifer Browning brings a wealth of knowledge from her tenure as a school counselor and various community advocacy roles. Jennifer is passionate about empowering clients to become the best version of themselves and prides herself in nonjudgmental, compassionate care. Jennifer utilizes Mindfulness-Based techniques, CBT strategies and she approaches clients from a humanistic perspective.
Kerrie Meyers, LMHC & CAP
Kerrie is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Certified Addictions Professional who enjoys working with young people. She enjoys assisting youth with life's many perspectives. She particularly likes working with elementary and middle school youth with anxiety, depression, behavior challenges and life transitions. Kerrie has seen excellent results from working with youth who learn to live life to the fullest, take appropriate risks, implement distress tolerance skills and soft interpersonal skills into their lives.
Virtual Clinicians
Vanessa Lera, RMFTI (Virtual)
Vanessa obtained her Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy at Capella University and is currently working toward licensure as a Marriage and Family Therapist. Vanessa enjoys working with children, young adults and families. She has experience working with children, families, individuals and groups. Vanessa has experience providing services in outpatient settings, in client homes and in residential facilities.
Rebekkah Schwartz, LCSW, EMDR Trained (Virtual)
Rebekkah works with adolescents and adults who are experiencing trauma, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, eating disorders, OCD, and specific phobias. Her primary goal is to provide a safe space for healing to occur. By providing a space for individuals to explore their feelings, Rebekkah helps clients find balance and grounding in their lives. Rebekkah provides clients with tools to manage stress and anxiety, process unpleasant past experiences, and uncover their strengths. Rebekkah is trained in EMDR and other trauma-focused techniques; she also uses a mindfulness-based approach.
Vicki Glabb, LMHC
Vicki Glabb is a trauma-informed therapist with a deep passion for helping individuals navigate life's most difficult challenges—whether those challenges stem from personal trauma, relationship dynamics, or the unique experiences of military life. Her approach is eclectic and tailored to the specific needs of each client, integrating Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Strength-Based, Narrative, and Interpersonal/Systemic techniques. Vicki is also open to incorporating Christian/Catholic perspectives when desired, all with the goal of creating a safe and empowering space for clients to heal, grow, and rediscover their strength.
Anabel Perez, RMHCI (Virtual)
Anabel received her Masters degree in Mental Health Counseling from Hodges University. She can be described as a dedicated and empathetic mental health clinician with an undeniable passion for helping others. Anabel enjoys working with individuals, particularly teens and adults, to navigate the complexities of life and is passionate about helping client’s regain control of their emotional well-being.
Ari Schwartz, Clinical Student Intern (Virtual)
Ari is pursuing his Master’s degree in Clinical Social Work at the University of Kentucky. Ari works with a diverse range of clients experiencing anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, codependency, and relationship challenges. Ari is passionate about decreasing the stigma around therapy and expanding mental health services to everyone, particularly men, Latinx, and LGBTQIA+ people. Everyone deserves a chance to improve their well-being. Ari provides services in a safe, judgment-free environment, available virtually in English and Spanish.
