Our Fort Myers Team
Irma Parajon
LMHC & Clinical Supervisor
Pain can be temporary and your solution can be just a call away. Anxiety and Depression can make life more overwhelming than it needs to be. Irma specializes in treating these conditions daily and sees true results. Whether you have been carrying your emotions for months or living with them for years, it is having enough of an effect on your life to be here today. At times what you are feeling may subside only to come back again. You are stronger than you know and Irma takes great pride in knowing that she helps people just like you discover their new self every day.
Amy Grose
RMHCI
Amy Grose is a clinical mental health counseling intern, working towards licensure in Florida. She has a Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.
Amy works with clients from age 2 to adult.
Amy helps individuals and couples on issues like feelings of isolation, alienation, and meaninglessness.
Her treatment is trauma-informed and holistic, considering factors like spirituality/religion, dietary habits, self-care, and psychoeducation, tailored to the preferences of each client.
She uses a variety of therapy approaches including: DBT, CBT, Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused and Person-Centered Therapies.
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 been providing counseling services since 2018 and has experience working with children, families, individuals and groups. Vanessa has experience providing services in outpatient settings, in client homes and in residential facilities. Vanessa uses an eclectic approach to therapy that allows clients to identify and use their passions to learn and apply new skills for well-being. Vanessa strongly believes in externalization and helping her clients identify what may be strengthening and/or weakening the presenting problems. She has a knack for supporting others with great patience, warmth, creativity and compassion, using mindfulness and other techniques. Vanessa has a passion for meaningful conversation and listening, and is now accepting new telehealth clients.
Rebekkah Schwartz, LCSW, EMDR Trained (Virtual)
Rebekkah enjoys working with children and adults (10 years old and up) who are experiencing trauma and/or anxiety, depression and low self-esteem. Rebekkah’s focus is to provide a safe space for healing to occur. She enjoys helping people find balance and grounding. Rebekkah provides clients with tools to help them manage stress and anxiety, work through unpleasant past experiences, and uncover their strengths. She utilizes a mindfulness-based approach and has been trained in EMDR and other trauma-focused interventions. She provides therapeutic services virtually.