Mental Health Care in in Stuart, Florida

Stefanie Rico is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with more than 10 years of experience providing compassionate, evidence-based care to individuals facing a wide range of behavioral health challenges. Throughout her career, she has worked in residential, inpatient, detoxification, and outpatient treatment settings, helping clients navigate life’s most difficult experiences while fostering resilience, healing, and personal growth.

Stefanie has extensive experience working with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use disorders, grief and bereavement, codependency, anger management, relationship challenges, and life transitions. She is passionate about helping clients establish healthy boundaries, strengthen self-esteem, improve emotional regulation, and develop practical coping strategies that support lasting change.

Her therapeutic approach is warm, collaborative, and client-centered, recognizing that every individual’s journey is unique. Stefanie integrates a variety of evidence-based treatment modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Solution-Focused Therapy, tailoring treatment to meet each client’s goals and needs. She believes meaningful change occurs when clients feel heard, supported, and empowered to develop the skills necessary to live a more fulfilling and values-driven life.

In addition to providing direct clinical care, Stefanie has served in clinical leadership roles, overseeing multidisciplinary treatment teams, supervising clinicians and behavioral health staff, developing clinical programming, and maintaining compliance with state and accreditation standards. Her leadership experience enhances her ability to provide comprehensive, high-quality care while fostering collaboration and continuity of treatment.

Stefanie earned her Master’s degree in Educational Psychology and is committed to creating a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment where clients can explore challenges, build resilience, and work toward meaningful, lasting growth.

Holli is a master’s level therapist who is ambitious, dedicated, and compassionate. She received her Bachelor of Science in Psychology in 2013 from the University of Houston with a Minor in Health. She also spent her undergrad competing in swimming at the Division I level. Wanting to further advance her knowledge and skills, she then went on to receive her Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling from Nova Southeastern University in 2017. Holli has experience in working with clients of all ages, but has a passion for working with adults and teens with PTSD/trauma, ADHD, and mood disorders. Because of her background as an athlete, she also enjoys working with athletes facing mental blockages to help improve sports performance. Holli takes a strong Client-Centered approach, while also applying Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness skills, and somatic therapies. She is also trained in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART). Holli takes a trauma-informed approach and tailors interventions to meet each client’s unique goals and needs.

For the past 14 years, Holli has worked as an Ocean Rescue Lieutenant/Lifeguard and state-certified EMT, who brings a unique view and connection to the first-responder field and mental health struggles that surround it. In her work with women, Holli applies assertiveness skills training while empowering women to help establish greater self-esteem, confidence, and boundaries. In her free time, she enjoys surfing, fishing, yoga, fitness, and the great outdoors, believing that nature is one of our greatest mental health prescriptions. Her clients would describe her as authentic, open-minded, and non-judgmental. Holli strongly believes in client’s abilities to take control of their lives and become their own self-healers.

Hello, My name is Jaimie Conway, As a clinician, my therapy style is kind, understanding, and genuine. I am a down to earth, relatable and easy to talk to type of therapist (at least that’s what I’m told), while also being an active listener. I will meet you where you are and only push you when necessary. My goal is to create a balance of understanding, growth, and application of skills to allow a healthier productive life.

If you find yourself struggling with how to improve situations of anxiety, depression, increase self-esteem, or any other emotion that comes with children growing up, I am the right therapist for you. My style involves teaching your child how to look at a situation or behavior and apply a variety of different skills to decrease sadness or nervousness and handle things/situations/people with confidence. I will aid in teaching you and your child skills to better improve interactions at home and school with authority figures and peers while also improving emotion regulation.

Amy is a Master’s level therapist who is deeply passionate about de-stigmatizing mental health and guiding those in tough times.  She received her Bachelor’s in Criminology and Sociology from the University of Florida.  Wanting to further help people through therapy, she then received her Master’s in Social Work from the University of Central Florida.  Amy has previous experience working with children, teens, and adults who have a variety of diagnoses including severe mental illness and substance abuse disorders in the outpatient, inpatient, and correctional settings.  She provides client centered therapy and utilizes a variety of evidenced based therapeutic methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Trauma-Informed Therapy and Solution Focused Therapy.  Clients would describe her as a therapist who is open-minded and provides a safe space to be yourself.  Amy has lived most of her life in Florida and is fluent in Spanish.

Morgan is a dedicated and compassionate social worker with a Master’s degree in Social Work from Florida State University. With extensive experience across diverse populations, Morgan has worked with individuals and families from varied backgrounds, including children, older adults, and those facing acute mental health challenges. Her work spans a range of settings, addressing complex needs related to trauma, family dynamics, and life transitions.

Grounded in a strengths-based, client-centered approach, Morgan partners with individuals to empower them in making meaningful, lasting change. Utilizing evidence-based modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, and trauma-informed care, Morgan tailors interventions to meet each client’s unique needs and goals.

As a veteran, Morgan brings a deep understanding of military culture and the challenges faced by service members, veterans, and their families. This unique perspective enhances Morgan’s ability to connect with and support those navigating the complexities of military life, transition, and mental health concerns.

Committed to fostering resilience and well-being, Morgan strives to create a safe and supportive space where clients feel heard, valued, and empowered on their journey toward healing and growth.

Maggie has lived in South Florida for over 20 years and has been working in the mental health and substance use fields for over 10 of those years.  She’s been a licensed mental health counselor since 2018 and has worked in a variety of settings to provide leadership and therapeutic support. Maggie has experience working with the population of eighteen and older. Her approach to treatment is highly individualistic and collaborative. Drawing on principles of mindfulness, CBT, DBT, and the biological underpinnings of symptoms of mental health and substance use, she helps her clients understand their experience in a new way.

As a Master’s level therapist, Brandee’s greatest passion is empowering individuals to be the best version of themselves. She strives to help others find their inner voice and live the life they choose. Brandee earned a Bachelors of Science in Psychology, an MBA, and a Masters of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Nova Southeastern University. Brandee has experience working with children as well as adults. She offers dialectal behavior therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, solution focused therapy, and play therapy to her clients.

As a Licensed Therapist, Jordyn’s greatest passion is empowering others to transform and improve their lives. She obtained her Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling from Nova Southeastern University in 2021. Jordyn utilizes her undergraduate degree in Human Services and Addiction Studies from Indian River State College to provide a collaborate approach to therapy. Jordyn brings five years of experience in the dual diagnosis field to her practice, as well as her prior work as a behavioral health tech and intake coordinator. With her wide variety of experience working in the field of mental health, Jordyn is utilizing her vast skill set to provide a well-rounded therapeutic environment to her clients.