Meet Our Team

Melissa Bretz is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She obtained both her Bachelor's and Master's degrees from The University of South Florida. A passion for caring and helping others has always been a priority for Melissa. Being a therapist is a life long dream come true and it shows in the work she achieves with her clients.

She enjoys working with children, adults, and adolescents conquering many of life challenges such as stress, low self esteem, family relational issues, loss, anxiety and depression. Therapy interventions mainly used are Cognitive Behavior Therapy CBT, Solution Focused, Mindfulness, Positive Psychology, Sand Play, Relaxation, Grounding techniques, and Play Therapy.

Katrina graduated from the University of South Florida with a Master of Arts degree in Clinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling, along with a Graduate Certificate in Marriage and Family Therapy. She operates from a trauma-informed integrative approach blending different therapeutic modalities to support each unique individual. Utilizing techniques from existential therapy, she helps clients find meaning and purpose, especially useful for those navigating life transitions, such as loss, and individuals experiencing anxiety and depression. Katrina assists individuals in uncovering their core beliefs and meeting their emotional needs through schema therapy techniques.

She helps clients explore their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors to make choices that align with their values. She assists individuals in developing coping skills, such as mindfulness and relaxation strategies. When working with couples, Katrina uses emotionally focused therapy techniques to help each person express their feelings and needs, working toward secure attachment with one another. She assists families in developing problem-solving skills and deepening their connections with each other. Katrina sees clients both in-person and online through secure telehealth. She works under the supervision of Melissa Bretz, LCSW and a qualified LMHC supervisor.

Maria achieved her master’s degree from the Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling program at the University of South Florida. She has 4+ years of experience in the mental health field with focuses on crisis work, behavioral therapy, child-centered approaches, and trauma. Maria is a bilingual therapist that embraces using cultural components that the client feels fitting into session. Maria primarily focuses on working with people that feel distress and frustration with their current relationships. No matter if this is a relationship with a partner, family member, or yourself, she will help you build on your acceptance, self-esteem, self-compassion, and personalized goals to maintain more meaningful relationships. Maria’s holistic approach will allow you to explore and reflect on the interaction of all your relationship dynamics and help you process past experiences that have shaped these dynamics.

In addition to this, you will be able to work on your emotional regulation skills and the coping strategies you integrate. Some of Maria’s approaches include Play Therapy Techniques, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Maria does couples sessions, family sessions, and individual sessions either in person or telehealth. With Maria you can gain the clarity you have been seeking no matter where you currently are at. She works under the supervision of Melissa Bretz LCSW and a Qualified LMHC Supervisor.

Hannah holds a Master of Science (MS) in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Bellevue University and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Central Florida. With several years of experience in the mental health field, she has worked with individuals from a wide range of backgrounds, providing compassionate and culturally responsive care.

While Hannah has extensive experience working with adolescents, she enjoys supporting clients of all ages and tailors her approach to meet each individual’s unique needs. She also has a background in addiction treatment, helping clients begin their journey to sobriety or maintain meaningful progress in recovery. Hannah offers a safe and supportive counseling environment for children, adolescents, and adults. Her approach integrates Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy, and elements of Relational-Cultural Therapy. She assists individuals in taking control of their stories and rewriting them to reflect empowerment and resilience.

Utilizing empirically supported treatments, she helps clients process trauma, build a positive identity, and express themselves creatively. Hannah also works with clients to develop coping strategies, improve problem-solving and emotional regulation skills, manage intense emotions, address interpersonal challenges, and respond effectively to emotional triggers. Whether clients are dealing with mood, personality, behavioral, or trauma-related disorders, she helps them build insight and move toward lasting, meaningful change. Hannah sees clients both in person and online through secure telehealth services. Hannah works under the supervision of Melissa Bretz, LCSW, and a qualified LMHC supervisor