Meet the Team
Our Therapists
LICENSED MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR, CERTIFIED CLINICAL TRAUMA SPECIALIST (LEVEL TWO), QUALIFIED SUPERVISOR
Mallory Gabriel
Mallory holds a degree in Psychology from the University of Florida and a Masters in Counseling Psychology from Palm Beach Atlantic University. He also attended seminary in Louisville, Kentucky, and has several years of experience in ministry, insurance, and education.
As a counselor, Mallory has worked in both private practice and non-profit counseling. He served as the clinical director of a large church-based counseling center. He is a certified trauma professional, trained in accelerated resolution therapy, and a qualified supervisor.
Mallory is married to his wife, Amy, and they have two teenage children. In his free time, he enjoys saltwater fishing, football, and biking. He takes full advantage of any opportunity to go to the Florida Keys.
Mallory’s Unique Specialties and Qualifications
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Over 15 years of experience
Mallory has served in a care and counseling role for 15+ years in a variety of settings.
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Trauma Specialization
Mallory is a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) and Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) trained.
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LMHC Qualified Supervisor
Since 2019, Mallory has trained and supervised counseling students and registered mental health interns.
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Public Expertise
Mallory is considered an expert in the field of high-conflict divorce by the Seminole County court system.
REGISTERED MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR INTERN
Barbara Stephan
Barbara melds her diverse training in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, neuroscience-informed counseling, and attachment science to help clients connect the dots between their current struggles and the formative experiences that may have caused them to develop. She equips clients with practical skills to overcome thought or behavior patterns that hold them back in their daily lives, and then helps them work through the important events, environments, and relationships where these patterns began to heal trauma at its very root. She also uses trauma reprocessing techniques from her training in Constructed Awareness to help reduce the hold of trauma deep in the brain.
Barbara holds a Master's degree in Counseling from Reformed Theological Seminary and a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and Human and Organizational Development from Vanderbilt University. Barbara is fully bilingual and offers care in both English and Spanish to adults and adolescents.
In her free time, Barbara enjoys connecting with friends and family, nourishing her inner foodie with experiments in the kitchen, and relaxing at home with her husband.
STUDENT INTERN
Talya Lynette
Talya Lynette is a caring mental health counselor student intern who is passionate about helping people on their path to well-being. Based in Oviedo, Florida, she strives to create a safe and supportive space for adults and teenagers as they face challenges like anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, and more. She uses a variety of therapeutic approaches, including person-centered therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and somatic techniques, to fit the unique needs of each client.
Talya earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Central Florida and is currently pursuing her master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling at Colorado Christian University.
As a Christian, Talya recognizes the significance of faith and spirituality in many people’s lives. She is open to exploring these topics if clients are interested, ensuring that any discussion of faith is client-led and respects all beliefs and perspectives without imposing her own views.