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 her bachelor's degree in behavioral healthcare. She is pursuing her master's degree at USF in clinical rehabilitation and mental health counseling and a certification in marriage and family therapy. Katrina operates from a person-centered approach in which she sees clients as whole and complete individuals and helps them to utilize their unique strengths. She also works from a systemic perspective aware of the impact of interpersonal relationships on one's inner world. She understands the impact of trauma and grief and works with clients at their own pace on their personal journey of healing and growth. She believes in the healing power of mindfulness as a strategy for positive inner change. She is honored to provide a supportive and safe space for her clients as they navigate complex life factors and transitions. Katrina works under the supervision of Melissa Bretz.

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.

Roman Fox Completed his Bachelor's of Science in Recreational Therapy at Florida International University and is now pursuing a Master's degree in Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling Program at the University of South Florida. As a Navy Veteran, he currently works for The Department of Veterans' Affairs as a Recreation therapist. Roman is a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) and holds a graduate certification in Addictions and Substance Abuse counseling from the University of South Florida. Roman works under the supervision of Melissa Bretz LCSW.

Roman enjoys working with clients to help them overcome stress, anxiety, and depression by helping them discover meaning and purpose. Some of his techniques include an Existential framework, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Mindfulness, Meditation and meaningful activities.

Tiffany graduated from Nova Southeastern University with a master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling. She is pursuing licensure credentials (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) and is currently a Registered Mental Health Counseling Intern working under Melissa Bretz, LCSW.

Tiffany enjoys helping others see their true potential, building self-esteem/confidence, and helping them to discover their ability to navigate life during and after life stressors and trauma. Tiffany has experience in the child welfare/dependency field and uses this experience in understanding the journey in working through trauma, grief, separation, and a variety of other concerns.