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Healing from trauma, anxiety, and major life transitions can feel overwhelming, especially when you've spent years carrying burdens that were never meant to be carried alone. You may feel stuck between who you are and who others expect you to be, weighed down by painful experiences, family dynamics, cultural expectations, or the pressure to keep everything together while struggling internally. Whether you're coping with complex trauma, sexual trauma, relationship challenges, anxiety, self-doubt, or significant life changes, you deserve a space where you feel seen, understood, and supported.

Dr. Daly-Stennis DNP, PMHNP-BC has been a dedicated board-certified nurse practitioner for the past 19 years. She treats each person with dignity and respect while assisting them through life’s difficulties. She specializes in prescribing medications for adults with all psychiatric disorders and individual psychotherapy with a warm spiritual psychodynamic approach.

Great to meet you! I am a licensed clinical social worker in Florida with six years of professional experience helping individuals navigate major life changes, transitions, and daily stressors. Seeking help takes immense courage, so congratulations on taking this first step toward a more fulfilling and happier life. My practice is rooted in absolute non-judgment with extensive experience helping clients process grief, chronic pain, isolation, aging, and mood or sleep disorders. I also offer specialized, inclusive care for the LGBTQ+ community, polyamorous relationships, and the BDSM/kink/alternative lifestyle culture. No matter who you are or what you are going through, you will find a safe, affirming space here.

As the CEO and Clinical Director of Empower Wellness, I am dedicated to helping individuals bloom into their best selves. I hold a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling from Nova Southeastern University. With extensive experience in inpatient, outpatient, and private practice settings, I am well-equipped to guide clients through various mental health challenges.

I am Dr. Stephanie Couyoute, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and founder of Avenmind Health Group. I earned my Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from Palm Beach Atlantic University and bring more than 15 years of healthcare experience, including critical care, outpatient psychiatry, inpatient child and adolescent care, and older adult mental health. I provide virtual psychiatric evaluations and medication management for clients ages 16 and older experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, trauma-related symptoms, sleep difficulties, stress, grief, and other mental health concerns.

Finding the right psychiatric provider is about more than credentials. You want someone who will listen, take your concerns seriously, and help you understand what is going on without making you feel rushed or judged.

I am a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with more than 20 years of healthcare experience. I work with adolescents, adults, and older adults experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, sleep concerns, stress, and life transitions. I am also bilingual in English and Spanish.

My approach is simple: I want to understand your story, not just your symptoms. I take time to explain your options, answer your questions, and include you in decisions about your care. One of the compliments I value most is, “You actually listened.” That is the kind of experience I want every patient and family to have.

As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, I specialize in helping both adolescents and adults safely unpack past hurts and current stressors while building practical, real-world tools that actually fit your daily life. I specialize in stress management, anxiety, depression, trauma, and anger management. With over a decade of experience as a therapist, I have learned that one size definitely does not fit all!

I am Licensed Mental Health Counselor, I focus on ensuring that Clients see real progress, my style is interactive, non-judgmental, and positions clients as the experts on where they are now, and where they want to go. I am sensitive to the influence of past trauma experiences on present challenges,and work closely with clients to reframe the narrative of their life in a way that increases self-confidence and compassion.

I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with more than a decade of experience caring for children, teens, and adults. My goal is to help each person better understand their symptoms and discover practical ways to improve their overall quality of life. I specialize in treating ADHD, behavioral concerns, anxiety, depression, trauma, and mood changes.

I want you to know that I will listen, ask questions, and take the time to understand the full picture before making recommendations. I am collaborative, practical, and straightforward, and I want you to feel comfortable telling me when something is working and when it is not. I believe you should understand the why behind your treatment, not just be handed a prescription. My goal is for you to feel informed, supported, and actively involved in your care while we work toward changes that feel realistic and sustainable for your life.

Life can feel overwhelming when you are carrying anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship stress, identity-related challenges, or the pressure of trying to navigate the expectations of others while remaining true to yourself. Therapy offers a space to slow down, process your experiences, and build healthier ways of coping and moving forward. You do not have to face these challenges alone.

As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I am committed to creating a compassionate, affirming, and nonjudgmental environment where clients feel safe being fully themselves.

I work with individuals from diverse backgrounds, including members of the LGBTQ+ community, and understand the importance of feeling seen, respected, and supported throughout the therapeutic process.

I earned my Master’s degree in Social Work from Florida State University and my Bachelor’s degree in Sociology with a minor in Women’s Studies from University of Florida, graduating cum laude from both programs.

My professional and personal experiences have strengthened my passion for advocacy, inclusivity, and empowering others to embrace their individuality and resilience. I believe healing begins with connection, authenticity, and self-acceptance. Reaching out for support can feel difficult, but it is also a powerful first step toward growth and healing. My goal is to help clients feel empowered, understood, and supported as they work toward becoming the healthiest and most authentic version of themselves.

You deserve a space where you can say the hard thing out loud and not be judged for it. Whether you're a man who was never taught how to talk about any of this, someone rebuilding after alcohol or substance use, carrying grief you haven't had room to feel, or living with bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, or stress that never fully switches off, you can bring it here and we'll work with it.

Outside of work I'm watching sports and playing basketball. I also appreciate time at the beach.