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Our caring, highly-trained mental health professionals are available to Florida residents.
It’s easy to book an appointment with us. Simply pick your provider from the list below. Then, call or click on “get started” to submit a request.
Pick your Provider
iMind Mental Health Solutions’ caring, highly-trained therapists are available to Florida residents.
It’s easy to book an appointment with us.
Simply pick your provider from the list below and call or click on “get started” to submit a request.
iMind Therapy Providers
Justin Baksh
LHMC, MCAP, Chief Clinical Officer
Justin’s desire to help others struggling with mental health issues led him to pursue a career in counseling after completing his service in the United States Marine Corps. Today, he has over a decade of successful experience as a counselor, both in private practice and as the Chief Clinical Officer at iMind Mental Health Solutions. His experience working with a wide variety of mental health conditions has developed his empathetic, down-to-earth style. His expertise has been called upon for numerous speaking engagements and he is frequently quoted in the media, including prestigious sites such as Buzzfeed, Huffington Post, Bustle, Rewire and Healthline. Justin holds a Master of Science, Mental Health Counseling and is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC), a Board Certified-TeleMental health provider (BC-TMH), and a certified master’s level addiction professional (MCAP).
Elizabeth MacKenzie
Lead Therapist
As a master’s level therapist, Elizabeth’s greatest passion is empowering others to never stop learning as they continue to evolve in their life. Elizabeth received her Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Criminal Justice from Fort Hays State University, Kansas. Upon graduating, Elizabeth found her way to Florida where she began a career working with the State of Florida Court System. During her 17 years there, she was able to work in a variety of court venues, ranging from criminal to misdemeanor to family. During this time, Elizabeth had the opportunity to become involved in various community nonprofits and work with community members focusing on issues affecting our youth and families. In 2014, Elizabeth decided to further her education and graduated from Nova Southeastern University with a master’s degree in Forensic Psychology where she used this degree to begin counseling children with severe behavior issues. Elizabeth specializes in children with Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD) and Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), along with a variety of children’s mental health issues ranging from Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) to anxiety, depression, and bipolar disorders. In 2018, Elizabeth became a Certified Advanced Parenting Trainer under the direction of Nancy Thomas, specifically focusing on parents with challenging children ranging from ages five to 18. In 2019, Elizabeth graduated from Nova Southeastern University with her second master’s degree in mental health counseling. Ultimately, Elizabeth’s experience led her to expand her therapy practice to adults, assisting them in rebuilding their lives so they can thrive and live a productive life.
Jordyn Knott
Primary Therapist
As a Master’s level 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.
Jennifer Castillo
Primary Therapist
Jennifer Castillo is a Masters-level student intern who provides psychotherapeutic services. Jennifer received her Bachelor of Science with a concentration in Human Services Generalist in 2021 from Indian River State College and continued her education as an MSW at the University of Central Florida. Jennifer is able to meet her clients where they are in life and provide care to seek new tools for success. Her approach allows her clients to explore their obstacles in a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment. Her goal is to provide clients with the skills, tools, and knowledge to create the lives they have always dreamed of living and that her client’s personal goals are adequately met. Jennifer helps her clients identify goals and uncover barriers and self-limiting beliefs that stand in the way the healing process. She firmly believes in the power of mindfulness, meditation, journaling, movement, breathing techniques, and other self-care practices that reduce overall stress and mental health disturbances in one’s life. Jennifer is highly skilled in working with diverse people of all backgrounds. In addition to working at iMind Mental Health Solutions, Jennifer volunteers and works with individuals, youths, and families of a small shelter, providing therapeutic counseling and necessities to youth and families who are in crisis or in need of reunification.
Maria Flores
Primary Therapist
My greatest passion is helping individuals rediscover who they are and prove to themselves that their past does not define who they are and will be. I have obtained my Human Service Degree from Indian River State College and have worked as an advocate for survivors of domestic violence, empowering victims to become survivors, for two years. In addition to iMind Mental Health Solutions, I also work for the Florida Department of Corrections, preparing individuals for re-entry by providing programming for productive learning, positively transforming behaviors, and teaching prosocial skills that assist with reintegration into communities. I am also working toward obtaining my Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Nova Southeastern University.
Tara McDonald
Primary Therapist
Tara is a therapist who follows a humanistic approach to therapy. She has experience working in the fields of mental health and substance use. She utilizes a non-judgmental, positive approach that helps her clients obtain success in the areas they are looking to improve.
Her passion is helping people of various backgrounds, ethnicities, and walks of life improve upon their current situations. She enjoys helping others through the transitional phases of their lives. Her overall goal is to help clients find the solutions to their problems, both big and small.
Jessica Thompson
Primary Therapist
Jessica is a Masters-level student intern and obtained her Bachelor of Science degree in Human Services with a Generalist concentration in 2020 from Indian River State College. She advanced her education by pursuing an MSW degree at the University of Central Florida and has previous experience working in a residential mental health and substance use disorder facility. After experiencing pain and challenges in her own life, she knew her calling was to help others walk through life’s most complicated issues while instilling hope that joy and beauty can be found along their journey… and not just on the other side of their current struggle. She believes that every person has inherent worth and value and should be treated with dignity. Her non-directive, therapeutic approach creates a safe space for her clients to express themselves without reproach and allows her to meet her clients where they are by offering her unconditional positive regard and empathy. Jessica utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused, Narrative Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy to help her clients walk through life’s challenges. Jessica empowers her clients to believe that they have the answers they need within themselves, while affirming their worth, and providing the necessary tools to help her clients reach their fullest potential.
iMind Transcranial Medical Stimulation Providers
JoAnna VanVleet, D.O., D.F.A.P.A.
Medical Director, TMS Program Director
Dr. JoAnna VanVleet heads our transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) therapy program. For new and redetermination appointments, please book your appointment with Dr. VanVleet. She is a Board Certified in Psychiatry and Neurology by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and is a Distinguished Fellow with the American Psychiatric Association. She attended Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan, before moving to Florida, subsequently graduating with a degree in Chemistry from Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton. Dr. VanVleet graduated from Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Read More
iMind Therapy Providers
Justin Baksh
LHMC, MCAP Chief Clinical Officer
Justin’s desire to help others struggling with mental health issues led him to pursue a career in counseling after completing his service in the United States Marine Corps. Today, he has over a decade of successful experience as a counselor, both in private practice and as the head of clinical operations at iMindful Mental Health Solutions. His experience working with a wide variety of mental health conditions has developed his empathetic, down-to-earth style. His expertise has been called upon for numerous speaking engagements and he is frequently quoted in the media, including prestigious sites such as Buzzfeed, Huffington Post, Bustle, Rewire and Healthline. Justin holds a Master of Science, Mental Health Counseling and is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC), a Board Certified-TeleMental health provider (BC-TMH), and a certified master’s level addiction professional (MCAP).
Elizabeth MacKenzie
Primary Therapist
As a master’s level therapist, Elizabeth’s greatest passion is empowering others to never stop learning as they continue to evolve in their life. Elizabeth received her Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Criminal Justice from Fort Hays State University, Kansas. Upon graduating, Elizabeth found her way to Florida where she began a career working with the State of Florida Court System. During her 17 years there, she was able to work in a variety of court venues, ranging from criminal to misdemeanor to family. During this time, Elizabeth had the opportunity to become involved in various community nonprofits and work with community members focusing on issues affecting our youth and families. In 2014, Elizabeth decided to further her education and graduated from Nova Southeastern University with a master’s degree in Forensic Psychology where she used this degree to begin counseling children with severe behavior issues. Elizabeth specializes in children with Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD) and Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), along with a variety of children’s mental health issues ranging from Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) to Anxiety, Depression and Bipolar disorders. In 2018, Elizabeth became a Certified Advanced Parenting Trainer under the direction of Nancy Thomas, specifically focusing on parents with challenging children ranging from ages five to 18. In 2019, Elizabeth graduated from Nova Southeastern University with her second master’s degree in mental health counseling. Ultimately, Elizabeth’s experience led her to expand her therapy practice to adults, assisting them in rebuilding their lives so they can thrive and live a productive life.
Jennifer Castillo
Primary Therapist
Jennifer Castillo is a Masters-level student intern who provides psychotherapeutic services. Jennifer received her Bachelor of Science in Concentration in Human Services Generalist in 2021 from Indian River State College and continued her education as an MSW at the University of Central Florida. Jennifer is able to meet her clients where they are at in life and provides care to seek new tools for success. Her approach allows her clients to explore their obstacles in a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment. Her goal is to provide clients with the skills, tools, and knowledge to create the lives they have always dreamed of living and that her client’s personal goals are adequately met. Jennifer supports helping her clients identify goals and uncover barriers and self-limiting beliefs that stand in the way of her clients’ healing process. She firmly believes in the power of mindfulness, meditation, journaling, movement, breathing techniques, and other self-care practices that reduce overall stress and mental health disturbances in one’s life. Jennifer is highly skilled in working with diverse people of all backgrounds. In addition to working at iMind Mental Health Solutions, Jennifer volunteers and works with individuals, youths, and families of a small shelter, providing therapeutic counseling and necessities to youth and families who are in crisis or need reunification.
Jordyn Knott
Primary Therapist
As a Master’s level 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.
Maria Flores
Primary Therapist
My greatest passion is helping individuals rediscover who they are and prove to themselves that their past does not define who they are and will be. I have obtained my Human Service Degree from Indian River State College and have worked as an advocate for survivors of domestic violence, empowering victims to become survivors, for two years. In addition to iMind Mental Health Solutions, I also work for the Florida Department of Corrections, preparing individuals for re-entry by providing programming for productive learning, positively transforming behaviors, and teaching prosocial skills that assist with reintegration into communities. I am also working toward obtaining my Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Nova Southeastern University.
Tara MacDonald
Primary Therapist
Tara is a therapist who follows a humanistic approach to therapy. She has experience working in the fields of mental health and substance use. She utilizes a non-judgmental, positive approach that helps her clients obtain success in the areas they are looking to improve. Her passion is helping people of various backgrounds, ethnicities, and walks of life improve upon their current situations. She enjoys helping others through the transitional phases of their lives. Her overall goal is to help clients find the solutions to their problems, both big and small.
Jessica Thompson
Primary Therapist
Jessica is a Masters-level student intern and obtained her Bachelor of Science degree in Human Services with a Generalist concentration in 2020 from Indian River State College. She advanced her education by pursuing an MSW degree at the University of Central Florida and has previous experience working in a residential mental health and substance use disorder facility. After experiencing pain and challenges in her own life, she knew her calling was to help others walk through life’s most complicated issues while instilling hope that joy and beauty can be found along their journey… and not just on the other side of their current struggle. She believes that every person has inherent worth and value and should be treated with dignity. Her non-directive, therapeutic approach creates a safe space for her clients to express themselves without reproach and allows her to meet her clients where they are by offering her unconditional positive regard and empathy. Jessica utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused, Narrative Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy to help her clients walk through life’s challenges. Jessica empowers her clients to believe that they have the answers they need within themselves, while affirming their worth, and providing the necessary tools to help her clients reach their fullest potential.
iMind Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) Providers
JoAnna VanVleet, D.O., D.F.A.P.A.
Medical Director, TMS Program Director
Dr. JoAnna VanVleet heads our transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) therapy program. For new and redetermination appointments, please book your appointment with Dr. VanVleet. She is a Board Certified in Psychiatry and Neurology by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and is a Distinguished Fellow with the American Psychiatric Association. She attended Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan, before moving to Florida, subsequently graduating with a degree in Chemistry from Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton. Dr. VanVleet graduated from Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Read More
Conditions We Treat
We treat a wide range of mental health conditions.
Services
We provide brain-based treatments and counseling.
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Mental Health Resources
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TMS for Depression: How It Helps
There is no doubt that depression can be serious. Without treatment, it can become debilitating. At its worst, it can cause suicidal thoughts. About 60 percent – or 420,000 of the over 700,000 people who die by suicide each year – have a mood disorder such as depression. Depression is not something someone can “snap […]
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What is Good Mental Health?
Good mental health is just like good physical health. No disorders are present, and your mind is functioning as it should. The question is, how do you achieve it?
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It Doesn’t Mean Failure: How Therapy Sets You Up for Success
Therapy coaches you into a better way of living. It’s like fine tuning your car for better performance or working out to keep your body in shape.
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TMS for Depression: How It Helps
There is no doubt that depression can be serious. Without treatment, it can become debilitating. At its worst, it can cause suicidal thoughts. About 60 percent – or 420,000 of the over 700,000 people who die by suicide each year – have a mood disorder such as depression. Depression is not something someone can “snap […]
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What is Good Mental Health?
Good mental health is just like good physical health. No disorders are present, and your mind is functioning as it should. The question is, how do you achieve it?
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It Doesn’t Mean Failure: How Therapy Sets You Up for Success
Therapy coaches you into a better way of living. It’s like fine tuning your car for better performance or working out to keep your body in shape.
Latest News
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What is Trauma? How Do You Heal from It?
Trauma, triggers, and shock… these are all words we are familiar with, words we hear all the time. No one can escape traumatic events, no one is exempt from painful memories or fright-filled encounters, and, unfortunately, traumatic experiences often lead to a negative emotional response. What is Trauma? Trauma can be emotional, physical, and, many […]
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Why Do People Self-Harm?
Emotions can be hard to navigate, especially for youth. There is a lack of understanding when it comes to how to deal with overwhelming feelings of sadness, anxiousness, anger, and fear. Individuals trying to cope with those emotions may turn to self-harm. It begins with the urge to purge: Purge pain, purge anger, purge sadness. […]
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What Brain Scans Reveal About People with Anxiety
It’s a perfect spring day. You are picking flowers in a sunlit meadow. The only thing to worry about are bees buzzing from one bloom to the next. If you knew there were no bees, however, would you be able to relax more?
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