Counseling Staff
Dr. Alicia McCray, LMFT
CLINICAL DIRECTOR
Dr. Alicia McCray is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of Florida. Born and raised in South Carolina, Alicia received her B.S. Degree in Psychology from Winthrop University in 2015. Alicia relocated to South Florida in 2016 to attend Nova Southeastern University where she received her M.S. Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy and PhD in Couple and Family Therapy at Nova Southeastern University. As a Marriage and Family Therapist, Alicia has a passion for working with a diverse population of clients. Alicia’s extensive training throughout her educational and professional journey qualifies her as a reliable therapist for individual, couple, and family counseling. Her specialty is in working with children and adolescents/teens as she finds joy in assisting them as they navigate through the self-discovery stages of life. Alicia believes that a different therapy must be constructed for each client because each has a unique story. As a clinician, Alicia practices from a collaborative approach of therapeutic models to best meet the individual needs of each client, with specializations in Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Narrative, Cognitive Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, and Mindfulness techniques. Alicia believes that by working together therapeutically, we can build a relationship that will help you challenge yourself, improve your sense of identity and self-esteem, and face the obstacles in your life head-on. Through therapy, you will come to know yourself more deeply, opening new possibilities for change and growth. Alicia’s goal as a clinician is to embark on a new journey of change with each of her clients where they set the destination.
Dr. Franchesca Meyers
QUALITY ASSURANCE MANAGER
Dr. Franchesca Meyers is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of Florida. After receiving her B.A. Degree in Psychology from Florida Atlantic University, Franchesca went on to obtain her M.S. Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. Currently, Franchesca is a PhD candidate in the Family Therapy program at Nova Southeastern University.Franchesca’s training throughout her educational and professional journey has granted her the opportunity to work with diverse populations through various issues such as mental health diagnosis, grief/loss, trauma, depression, anxiety and self-esteem issues.The passion that Franchesca holds for the therapy and the mental health field is the understanding and realization that many situations in life attribute to the self-worth one holds. These circumstances have the ability to stain an individual’s personality, character and life if not addressed in the correct manner. Franchesca’s hope is that both, children and adults, realize that their situation does not define who they are, but that they have power based off of how they define their situation.Malcom Forbe stated, “Too many people undervalue what/who they are and overvalue what/who they’re not.” As a Marriage and Family Therapist, Franchesca believes that everyone has a life experience unique to them and being able to recognize and build on their strengths helps for a navigation through challenges. Through utilization of collaborative and a person-centered approach, Franchesca’s work with clients is geared to finding that insight from within while increasing self-esteem in order to challenge negative thoughts that hinders one from personal growth.
Geetha Buckler, M.D.
PSYCHIATRIST
Dr. Geetha Buckler is a Board-Certified Psychiatrist with a subspecialty in Psychosomatic Medicine (Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry) and extensive experience in behavioral health, severe mental illness, and substance use disorders. She has a special interest in working with youth and young adults, helping them and their families navigate complex mental health challenges with compassion and evidence-based care.
Dr. Buckler earned her medical degree from Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine and completed her psychiatry residency, followed by a fellowship at Weill Cornell/Memorial Sloan Kettering, where she specialized in the treatment of mental health conditions in medically ill patients.
At The Bougainvilla House, Dr. Buckler is dedicated to advancing the organization’s mission of providing accessible, stigma-free mental health care for children, teens, and families. In addition to her work at TBH, she serves as an Affiliate Assistant Professor at Florida Atlantic University, where she teaches and mentors medical students and psychiatry residents.
Darian Clark, LMHC, LMFT ASST. CLINICAL DIRECTOR
Darian Clark is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of Florida. She obtained her B.S. degree in Psychology with a minor in Coaching Education from James Madison University. She obtained her M.S. degree in Mental Health Counseling and Marriage and Family Therapy from Barry University. Darian was born and raised in Ramsey, New Jersey and has lived in Southern Florida for 5 years. Darian has experience working with individuals, couples and families that struggle with eating disorders, substance use disorders, trauma, anxiety, and depression. Darian also has experience working with the LGBTQ+ community. Working through sexuality and gender related issues and have implemented and facilitated LGBTQ+ support groups. Darian uses evidenced based therapeutic interventions from modalities such as but not limited to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Strategic and Systemic Family Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Cognitive Processing Therapy for trauma.
She identifies as a body positive clinician as well as committed to Health at Every Size (HAES). Darian believes in the power of building a positive therapeutic relationship and creating a safe space to empower her client’s resilience and growth.
Filippa Lundin, M.S. THERAPIST
Filippa Lundin is a Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern in the state of Florida. Born and raised in Sweden, she later moved to the United States to pursue her education, earning a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Florida Atlantic University and a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Nova Southeastern University. Filippa takes a holistic approach to therapy, emphasizing the mind-body connection to support overall well-being. She also incorporates evidence-based practices such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Solution-Focused Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Her integrative style allows her to tailor treatment to each client’s unique needs, fostering growth, resilience, and lasting change.
Stephanie Byer, LMHC THERAPIST
Stephanie Byer is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of Florida and received her Masters of Arts degree in mental health counseling from the University of Central Florida.
Stephanie takes a holistic approach, aiming to treat the client as a whole. Her specialties include eating disorders, addictions, self-esteem, sibling abuse, and anxiety disorders. Her prior experiences include working with adolescents and adults at the residential and outpatient levels of care as well as children within an elementary school. She identifies as a body positive clinician as well as committed to Health at Every Size (HAES).
In session, she utilize therapeutic approaches including CBT, ACT, IFS, and expressive arts. She additionally has training in utilizing play therapy for children. She believes that people have the potential to accomplish amazing things through self-acceptance and reconnecting with parts of themselves that feel frightening, negative, or shameful.
Mason Young, MS
THERAPIST
Mason Young is a Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern in the state of Florida. He was born and raised in Minnesota and earned his B.S. in Psychology from the University of Minnesota in 2022. Shortly after, he relocated to Florida to pursue his M.S. in Counseling at Nova Southeastern University. Mason has experience working in the psychiatric unit at Broward Hospital, where he supported clients from diverse cultural backgrounds with a wide range of presenting concerns, including substance abuse, thought disorders, personality disorders, and mood disorders. He also has experience working in a practice that specializes in Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). Mason utilizes evidence-based therapeutic approaches such as but not limited to person-centered therapy, solution-focused therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). When it comes to mental health, Mason’s mission is to empower individuals to recognize and embrace their resilience, using it as a foundation to thrive personally and to create meaningful, positive change in their own lives and the lives of others.
Jackie Kaye, M.S.
THERAPIST
Jackie Kaye is a Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern in the state of Florida. She received her Masters of Science degree in Psychology with a focus in Counseling at Nova Southeastern University. She was raised in South Florida and enjoys spending time outdoors. Jackie’s approach to therapy consists of building a strong therapeutic foundation with clients in order to assist them in successfully reaching their treatment goals through the promotion of individualized growth utilizing a collaborative approach. Jackie is experienced in working with children, teens, young adults, and families. She uses evidenced based treatment approaches such as, but not limited to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy and Motivational Interviewing. Jackie is motivated to help and support each client and demonstrates empathy and understanding through skillful listening.
Michael Castillo, M.S. THERAPIST
Michael Castillo is a Registered Marriage and Family Therapist Intern and proud alumnus of Carlos Albizu University, Class of 2025. Michael is passionate about helping individuals, couples, and families work through life’s challenges while fostering healthier, more fulfilling relationships. He emphasizes a compassionate and collaborative approach, creating a safe space for clients to feel understood and supported. Drawing on systemic therapy, Michael helps clients recognize patterns, build resilience, and move toward meaningful change. He is dedicated to empowering those he works with to strengthen connections and discover new possibilities for growth.
Ana Chauvin Copello, LMFT THERAPIST
Ana Paula Chauvin Copello is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of Florida. Her passion lies in helping people navigate the wide range of relational challenges that naturally arise in life, including familial conflict, intimate partner concerns, grief and loss, and major life transitions such as career changes or becoming a parent. Central to her approach is guiding clients in strengthening emotional regulation and cognitive functioning. She works with individuals, couples, and families to develop skills that calm intense emotions, shift unhelpful thought patterns, and respond to stress in ways that foster clarity and resilience. By addressing both the emotional and cognitive processes that shape behavior, Ana helps clients move toward optimal functioning—where relationships feel balanced, decisions are thoughtful, and daily life is approached with greater steadiness and confidence.
Elisabeth Santilli, LMFT
THERAPIST
Elizabeth Santilli is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of Florida. Elizabeth received her B.S. Degree in Psychology at FAU and received a Graduate Certificate for Contemporary Theory in Couple and Family Systems followed by a M.S. Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy at Capella University. Elizabeth has been trained in positive parenting and DBT interventions. Elizabeth prefers a collaboration approach with the goal in mind of building a strong therapeutic foundation with clients and providing support in successfully completing the intended goals. Her specialties include working with family systems, adolescents, depression, self-esteem, and addiction. Her prior experience include working with adolescents and adults from a variety of populations. Elizabeth utilizes therapeutic approaches including SFT, DBT, and strength based approaches in order to effectively build clients self esteem and assist within a time of mental health necessities. Elizabeth believes all clients have the ability within themselves to achieve perceived goals and as their therapist she is able to provide a safe environment, skills, and guidance to assist in the therapeutic collaboration process.
Dr. Kayleigh Sabo, LMFT THERAPIST
Dr. Kayleigh Sabo is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of Florida. She attended Nova Southeastern University (NSU) where she received her MS in Family Therapy and her PhD in Couple and Family Therapy. She is now an adjunct faculty member at NSU and teaches in the Health and Wellness Coaching undergraduate program.. Her clinical experience includes working with adolescents and adults in individual, family, and group therapy along with working in the school setting with middle and high school students doing situational assessment and strength-based development. Kayleigh has worked with a range of presenting concerns, including family dynamics, substance use, self-improvement, and couples' issues. In addition to her master's degree and clinical work, Kayleigh is a certified RYT-200 yoga instructor and is planning on focusing her future dissertation on the incorporation of yoga in the mental health field. In her therapy, Kayleigh integrates elements of yoga--such as breathing techniques, journaling, and other mindfulness practices--to promote self-exploration, emotional regulation, and personal growth. Kayleigh's experience from both her therapy and yoga background lay her foundational belief that all human beings are connected, deserve kindness, and have the ability to change and grow. These beliefs further come through in her therapeutic orientation, as Kayleigh approaches therapy collaboratively with her clients and believe that they are the experts of their own experience. In combination with a strengths-based and collaborative perspective, Kayleigh integrates viewpoints and techniques from therapeutic modalities that she believes would best work with each client, including Experiential Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, and MRI Brief Therapy.
Charisma Dougherty, M.S. THERAPIST
Charisma Dougherty is a Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern in the state of Florida. Charisma holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Liberty University and a Master's in Counseling from Nova Southeastern University. As a mother of teens and an educator of psychology at both the high school and collegiate levels, she brings a wealth of personal and professional experience to her therapeutic interventions. She is passionate about empowering clients to overcome life's challenges through a holistic and relational approach to therapy, addressing their physical, emotional, social, and spiritual well-being. Charisma has extensive expertise in treating anxiety, depression, addiction, and trauma. She specializes in working with young adults, at-risk youth, and families. Charisma is also experienced in navigating LGBTQIA+ religious and cultural conflicts, offering compassionate support to those facing complex identity-related challenges.
Alexandra Pestano, M.S. THERAPIST
Alexandra Pestano is a Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern in the State of Florida. She obtained her Bachelors of Art in Psychology with a minor in Criminal Justice from Florida International University. She obtained her Masters of Science degree in Counseling from Nova Southeastern University. Growing up bilingual, Alexandra was born and raised in Florida, where she proudly embraces her Cuban heritage. Beyond the therapeutic realm, Alexandra enjoys dancing and watching films. Her clinical experience includes working with children and adolescents struggling with mental health and substance use in individual, family, and group settings. Alexandra believes in empowering clients to attain their personal goals by providing unconditional positive regard, empathic understanding and a nonjudgmental space. She emphasizes the importance of honoring clients’ autonomy and collaboratively setting treatment goals.
Sharole Osbourne, M.S.
THERAPIST
Sharole Osbourne is a Registered Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of Florida. She completed her Master’s degree at Albizu University. She obtained a B.S. in Psychology from the University of Arizona Global Campus. Sharole was born in Kingston, Jamaica, and raised in South Florida. She is working toward specializing in therapy with children, teens, young adults, couples, and families. As a Marriage and Family Therapist, Sharole is passionate about working with a diverse population of clients. Her journey throughout her education has prepared her to be a reliable therapist for individuals, couples, and families. Sharole believes that therapy must be constructive for all clients, as each person has a unique story. She is committed to using a collaborative approach that incorporates various therapeutic models to meet clients’ individual needs. Her therapeutic approach includes Systemic techniques, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Mindfulness practices. Sharole believes that everyone has a story they are navigating each day and wants to provide a safe and open space where clients can work together therapeutically to rewrite their story in a way that aligns with their goals. She also believes in building healthier relationships, improving self-esteem, and helping clients face life’s challenges head-on. Through therapy, new possibilities for change and growth can emerge. Sharole’s goal is to support her clients in reaching a place in life where they feel fulfilled and empowered.
Bryona Bonomo, M.S.
THERAPIST
Bryona Bonomo is a Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern in the state of Florida. She earned her Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Nova Southeastern University and is passionate about helping children, adolescents, and young adults navigate life’s challenges.
Bryona strives to create a warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment where clients feel safe to explore their thoughts and emotions. She utilizes a person-centered, strengths-based approach while incorporating evidence-based techniques, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), to help clients build resilience, improve self-esteem, develop healthy coping skills, and work toward meaningful personal growth.
Bryona believes that healing begins with a trusting therapeutic relationship and that every individual has the ability to create positive, lasting change.
Da-Nesha Young, M.S. THERAPIST
Da-Nesha "Day" Young, is a Registered Marriage and Family Therapist Intern in the state of Florida. She is passionate about helping children and families build healthy relationships, develop emotional resilience, and reach their full potential. She specializes in working with infants, toddlers, and young children through developmentally appropriate, evidence-based interventions that foster emotional, social, and behavioral growth.
As an Infant and Toddler Developmental Specialist, Da-Nesha has extensive experience supporting children with developmental delays, autism spectrum disorder, behavioral concerns, and other exceptional needs. She utilizes play therapy techniques to help children communicate their emotions, strengthen coping skills, and develop meaningful connections in a safe and nurturing environment.
Da-Nesha believes parents and caregivers are essential partners in the therapeutic process. She works collaboratively with families, educators, physicians, and other professionals to create individualized treatment plans that support each child's unique strengths while promoting lasting growth and positive family relationships.
Her therapeutic approach is compassionate, culturally responsive, and family-centered, with the goal of empowering children and their caregivers through every stage of development.
Areas of Specialization
Play Therapy
Child & Family Therapy
Infant & Toddler Mental Health
Early Childhood Development
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Developmental Delays
Emotional & Behavioral Regulation
Parenting Support
Family Systems Therapy
Luciana Ferreira, M.S. THERAPIST
Luciana Amaral is a Registered Marriage and Family Therapist Intern in the state of Florida. Originally from Brazil, she earned her Bachelor's degree in Psychology in 2010 and completed postgraduate training in Educational Psychology, followed by advanced clinical training in Jungian Psychology. She recently earned her Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy from Nova Southeastern University.
With over 10 years of clinical experience, Luciana has worked in both private practice and educational settings. Her clinical experience includes supporting children, adolescents, adults, and families experiencing trauma, anxiety, depression, life transitions, neurodevelopmental differences, and interpersonal or family relationship challenges. She has a special interest in working with children, incorporating play therapy and expressive, creative interventions to support emotional growth and development.
Luciana believes that meaningful change begins with a strong therapeutic relationship grounded in trust, collaboration, and authenticity. Her approach is systemic, integrating evidence-based models such as Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with her background in Jungian Psychology. She also incorporates holistic and mind-body practices, including mindfulness, somatic work, and expressive therapies within her practice.
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