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Jessica Sullivan, PsyD
Charles Barnes, MA
Iris Curry, LMHC
Matt Duhaime, LCSW
Amanda Merkel, LMHC
Ashley Chermak, PsyD
Monica Davis, LMHC
Meredith Malak, LMHC
Wendy DiPietro, LMHC
Madeline Chait, RMHI
Lysmary Cadavieco, MA
Brook Giannakopoulos
James Sullivan, MBA
Robert Boxley, PhD
Alecia Lidge, PA
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Jessica Sullivan, PsyD
Dr. Jessica Sullivan is a Florida-licensed psychologist, founder of Crosby Counseling Center, Qualified Supervisor, Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional (CCATP), and President of the Board of Directors for the Postpartum Society of Florida. She has extensive experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings and works with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. Her specialties include anxiety, panic, OCD, PTSD, depression, addiction, behavioral issues, sleep difficulties, perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, and women’s mental health. She also has advanced training in Applied Behavior Analysis and extensive experience working with autistic children and adults.
Dr. Sullivan’s approach is client-centered, collaborative, and grounded in evidence-based practice. She draws from behavioral and cognitive therapies to provide care that is individualized, practical, and effective. She believes therapy is most meaningful when it is tailored to the whole person, taking into account each individual’s history, emotional patterns, strengths, current challenges, and goals. Her work helps people better understand the connection between past experiences and present struggles while establishing a clear, realistic path toward improvement.
In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Sullivan has served in senior leadership roles within nonprofit mental and physical health organizations, shaping her understanding of systems of care, access to treatment, and the barriers that often prevent people from receiving needed support. She believes in building a practice around excellent care through measurement-based treatment, regular assessment of progress, and consistent team collaboration through case staffing and consultation. She is also strongly committed to reducing barriers to care so that those who reach out for help can be seen and supported more easily.
Dr. Sullivan is known for an engaged, honest, open, and compassionate style that emphasizes the therapeutic alliance and meaningful change. Her goal is to help people experience relief, improve daily functioning, strengthen relationships, and build a greater sense of clarity, stability, and hope.
- PsyD
- MA, CBHT
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Charles Barnes, MA
Charles Von Presley holds a double major in Psychology and Religious Studies from the University of Iowa, completed graduate training in psychology at the Florida School of Professional Psychology, and earned an MA from Oxford University. He has worked extensively in nonprofit and community mental health settings, including leadership roles in a community mental health center and work as a care coordinator for a nonprofit organization. He is also a trained mediator, has Gottman training, is an ACT specialist, and is trained as an ACT-I sleep coach. In addition, he is ordained as a humanist officiant and minister, which informs the depth and meaning-centered perspective he brings to his work.
Charles works with a broad range of concerns, with particular focus on addiction, young adult issues, relationships, and life transitions. He is known for his ability to build strong rapport and trust quickly, creating a space where people feel understood while also being thoughtfully challenged. His style is grounded, logical, and egalitarian, helping individuals examine patterns from multiple perspectives while gently bringing attention to underlying dynamics that may be difficult to see on one’s own.
His therapeutic approach integrates CBT, ACT, existential therapy, and DBT-informed strategies to help individuals better understand themselves, regulate distress, and make meaningful, lasting changes. He values a collaborative process and works to create a treatment experience that is both practical and reflective, balancing insight with actionable steps forward.
Charles also brings over a decade of teaching experience in academic and business settings, along with meaningful international experience that has broadened his work with children, adolescents, and young adults. He is currently abroad teaching and continues to provide remote services, offering a perspective that is both clinically grounded and globally informed.
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Iris Curry, LMHC
Iris Curry is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Qualified Supervisor with over twenty years of experience helping clients navigate a broad range of mental health concerns. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Florida A&M University in 1994 and her Master’s Degree in Counseling Education from the University of South Florida in 2000. Licensed since 2009, Iris has worked in both inpatient and outpatient settings and brings extensive experience treating individuals across many levels of clinical complexity.
Iris is particularly skilled in working with grief, crisis, life transitions, relationship difficulties, and severe and persistent mental illness. She is also experienced in addressing complex and sensitive mental health concerns that may be intimidating or uncomfortable for less experienced clinicians. Her work is marked by steadiness, depth, and a willingness to meet clients where they are, even in the most difficult seasons of life.
Her therapeutic style is compassionate, grounded, and supportive, with a strong focus on helping clients feel understood, stabilized, and empowered. Iris is committed to providing thoughtful, high-quality care that helps clients process pain, strengthen resilience, and move toward meaningful improvement in their emotional well-being and daily functioning.
- LMHC
- LCSW
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Matthew Duhaime is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Qualified Supervisor with eight years of experience in the behavioral health field. He has worked in nonprofit mental health settings as well as inpatient, residential, and outpatient levels of care, treating addiction, co-occurring disorders, trauma, depression, anxiety, and a broad range of other mental health concerns. His experience across multiple levels of care allows him to work effectively with clients facing both complex and everyday emotional challenges.
Matthew has particular interest in working with trauma, addiction, depression, anxiety, LGBTQ+ concerns, and neurodivergence. He takes a warm, collaborative, and individualized approach to therapy, helping clients feel safe enough to explore current struggles, past experiences, and meaningful paths toward healing and stability. He believes therapy works best when clients feel understood, respected, and supported as whole people.
Matthew is specially trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and incorporates EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing into his work with clients. He is currently continuing his education toward becoming a psychiatric medication provider. His goal is to help clients build practical tools, deepen self-understanding, and create lasting change.
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Amanda Merkel, LMHC
Amanda Merkel is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over ten years of experience helping individuals work through emotional challenges and move toward greater stability, confidence, and well-being. She earned her Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling from Capella University in 2012 and has developed broad clinical experience treating a wide range of mental health concerns.
Amanda specializes in working with depression, anxiety, mood disorders, anger management issues, eating disorders, low self-esteem, and other emotional and behavioral difficulties. She takes a warm, collaborative, and individualized approach to therapy, helping clients feel supported while developing the tools and insight needed for meaningful change.
Her work incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy, allowing her to tailor treatment to each client’s needs, goals, and preferences. Amanda’s goal is to help clients find relief, strengthen coping skills, and build a healthier, more fulfilling life.
- LMHC
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Monica Davis, LMHC
Monica Davis is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over eight years of experience working with children and adults across a variety of mental health needs. She holds an Associate’s degree in Social Work, a Bachelor’s degree in Human Development, and a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Her background includes crisis intervention and comprehensive assessment, giving her a strong foundation for helping clients through both acute and ongoing emotional challenges.
Monica’s approach to therapy is compassionate, grounded, and collaborative. She works to create a safe, judgment-free space where clients feel comfortable exploring difficult experiences, setting meaningful goals, and taking an active role in their own growth and healing. She is committed to helping clients feel supported while building the skills needed to navigate life more effectively.
She incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and faith-based approaches when appropriate to the client’s needs and preferences. Monica’s goal is to help clients improve coping, emotional health, relationships, and overall well-being in a way that feels both practical and deeply supportive.
- Psy.D.
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Ashley Chermak, PsyD
Dr. Ashley Chermak is a School Psychologist and Post-Doctoral Resident specializing in work with children, adolescents, and families. She completed her training at Alfred University, where she earned her Bachelor’s degree in Clinical and Child Psychology, Master’s degree in School Psychology, Certificate of Advanced Study in School Psychology, and Doctor of Psychology.
Dr. Chermak has worked with children, adolescents, and families in both public school and community mental health settings, serving clients from early childhood through young adulthood. Her background gives her broad experience supporting emotional, behavioral, academic, and family-related concerns across different stages of development.
She works with issues including anxiety, depression, ADHD, learning disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorder, trauma, divorce, family functioning, academic motivation, and study skills. Dr. Chermak takes a collaborative, individualized approach to therapy, helping clients and families better understand challenges, build effective strategies, and strengthen skills that can be used in everyday life. Her goal is to help clients make meaningful progress and feel increasingly confident functioning well beyond the therapy setting.
- LMHC
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Meredith Malak, LMHC
Meredith Malak is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with 15 years of experience providing counseling to adults and families. She holds a Master’s Degree in Clinical Counseling and is dedicated to helping clients work through life’s challenges with compassion, insight, and practical guidance. Her goal is to support each client’s healing, growth, and greater sense of stability and well-being.
Meredith treats a wide range of concerns, including trauma, depression, anxiety, panic, and phobias. She is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and uses EMDR as part of trauma-informed treatment when appropriate. She also provides Catholic counseling services for clients seeking therapy that is aligned with and respectful of their faith.
Meredith’s therapeutic approach is warm, collaborative, and individualized. She creates a safe and supportive environment where clients can explore difficult experiences without judgment and work toward meaningful, lasting change. She is committed to helping clients feel understood, supported, and empowered throughout the counseling process.
- LMHC
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Wendy DiPietro, LMHC
Wendy DiPietro is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who works with individuals and couples navigating life’s challenges with greater clarity, resilience, and self-compassion. She understands that reaching out for support can feel overwhelming and is committed to creating a safe, supportive environment where clients feel seen, heard, and understood. Her goal is to meet clients where they are, build on their strengths, and help guide them toward healing and meaningful personal growth.
Wendy works with clients facing trauma, divorce, depression, anxiety, family conflict, and major life transitions. She often supports individuals who are moving through uncertainty and looking for emotional healing, greater self-understanding, and a renewed sense of direction. Her work helps clients reconnect with themselves, break free from unhelpful patterns, and move forward with greater confidence and peace.
Her approach is compassionate, collaborative, and evidence-based, tailored to each client’s unique needs and goals. She draws from person-centered therapy, family systems theory, motivational interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Through this integrative approach, Wendy helps clients strengthen coping skills, improve emotional regulation, and build healthier, more fulfilling relationships.
- Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern
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Madeline Chait, RMHI
Madeline Chait is a Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern who earned her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Nova Southeastern University. Her clinical foundation is rooted in empathy, cultural sensitivity, and evidence-based care, and she is committed to helping clients feel understood, supported, and empowered throughout the therapeutic process.
Madeline has worked with individuals from diverse backgrounds facing concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and relationship difficulties. She takes a collaborative and individualized approach to therapy, tailoring treatment to each client’s unique needs, goals, and life experiences. Her style is warm, thoughtful, and client-centered, with a focus on helping clients build insight, resilience, and healthier ways of coping.
She is also committed to ongoing professional growth and staying informed about current research and best practices in mental health treatment. Madeline values helping clients navigate life’s challenges with greater clarity and confidence while working toward more balanced and fulfilling lives.
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Lysmary Cadavieco, MA
Lysmary Cadavieco is a doctoral intern who earned her Master’s degree in General Psychology from Albizu University and is currently completing the supervised clinical hours required toward her Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) in Clinical Psychology. Her clinical background includes experience in community mental health, neuropsychology, and behavioral health settings, providing her with a strong foundation in assessment, therapy, and evidence-informed care.
Lysmary has worked with children, adolescents, adults, and families facing a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, behavioral and attention difficulties, life transitions, neurocognitive challenges, and emotional regulation. Her experience also includes parent training, psychological assessment, cognitive rehabilitation, and work as a Registered Behavior Technician, giving her a well-rounded understanding of child development, behavior, and family systems.
Lysmary approaches therapy with warmth, cultural sensitivity, and a collaborative spirit. She believes in meeting clients where they are and tailoring treatment to their unique strengths, goals, and needs. Her goal is to create a supportive, grounded environment where clients feel understood, empowered, and capable of meaningful change as they build resilience, healthier patterns, and greater balance in their daily lives.
- Marriage and Family Therapy Intern
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Brook Giannakopoulos
Brook Giannakopoulos works with individuals, couples, and families seeking stronger relationships, healthier communication, and greater clarity through life’s challenges. Her approach is grounded in a relational perspective, recognizing that patterns of communication, emotional expression, and past experiences all influence how people connect with one another.
Brook has a particular passion for couples counseling. She helps partners identify communication breakdowns, better understand each other’s emotions, and develop practical tools to improve connection, resolve conflict, and strengthen their relationship outside of session. Her work is especially helpful for couples who want both deeper understanding and concrete strategies they can use in everyday life.
She also supports individuals and families experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship stress, life transitions, and family conflict. Brook’s style is warm, collaborative, and nonjudgmental, and she strives to create a space where clients feel safe exploring patterns, building insight, and making meaningful change. She is currently completing her clinical training under supervision and offers a free phone consultation for those interested in couples counseling.
- MBA in Healthcare Management
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James Sullivan, MBA
James Sullivan is the Chief Operating Officer of Crosby Counseling Center and oversees the practice’s office operations, systems, and overall administrative functioning. He earned his Master of Business Administration in Health Care Administration/Management from Saint Leo University and his Bachelor’s degree in Criminology from the University of South Florida. His background includes extensive experience in behavioral health, nonprofit leadership, healthcare operations, and community-based service systems.
James has spent more than a decade in senior leadership roles within nonprofit behavioral health and substance use treatment organizations, along with prior work in case management, inpatient admissions, business development, and corrections. He has also served as a Baker Act and Marchman Act trainer, a Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) trainer for law enforcement, and a Mental Health First Aid trainer. Across these roles, he has built a strong reputation for leadership, operational excellence, and a genuine commitment to helping others.
At Crosby Counseling Center, James combines strategic oversight with a strong service mindset, helping ensure that the practice runs efficiently, supports its clinicians well, and provides a high standard of care to the community. He is especially skilled in healthcare administration, data analysis, business process improvement, and behavioral health operations, and is passionate about building systems that help both people and organizations thrive.
- PhD
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Robert Boxley, PhD
Dr. Robert Boxley is a licensed clinical psychologist with over 25 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, seniors, and families. He earned his doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Nova Southeastern University, completed his doctoral internship at The Village for Families & Children in Hartford, Connecticut, and his postdoctoral residency at the 45th Street Mental Health Center in West Palm Beach, Florida. He has extensive experience serving diverse populations, including veterans, individuals with severe and persistent mental illness, and other historically marginalized groups.
Dr. Boxley provides psychological assessment and treatment for a broad range of concerns, including autism, ADHD, trauma-related issues, and other emotional, behavioral, and diagnostic challenges. He takes an affirming, strengths-based approach and believes that people benefit most when they gain clarity about how they function, how they experience the world, and how their differences and challenges can be understood with respect rather than judgment.
In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Boxley has trained and supervised more than 300 psychologists and psychiatrists and has presented widely on health psychology, trauma-informed care, adolescent psychology, and substance misuse. He also teaches future psychologists and psychiatrists at Centerstone and offers supervision through Crosby Counseling Center. His goal is to provide thoughtful, high-quality care that helps clients better understand themselves and move forward with greater confidence and self-acceptance.
- PA
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Alecia Lidge, PA
Alecia Lidge is a Physician Assistant specializing in adult general psychiatry and an independent provider practicing in our building. She has worked in mental health and psychiatry for 30 years and brings extensive experience from community programs, schools, hospitals, outpatient behavioral health, and inpatient psychiatric and addiction settings.
Alecia completed her undergraduate education at Allegheny College in 1993 and later earned her Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from South University in Tampa, Florida, in 2012. Her background includes supportive counseling, group therapy, education, case management, community behavioral health, and addictions treatment. As a Physician Assistant, she practices adult general psychiatry under the supervision of a board-certified psychiatrist.
Her concierge psychiatric services are designed to provide responsive, personalized care, including unhurried appointments, same-day or next-day urgent visits, and direct access through office visits, phone, email, secure texting, and telemedicine. Phone: (941) 518-4497 Email: alecialidge@healthevolutions.net