Allies in Wellness | Florida | DBT CBT couples family therapist

Our Team

We're a diverse group of therapists from various backgrounds and disciplines with one central goal - to provide quality mental health care as an ally toward your wellness.

Rebecca Thipsingh, LCSW, TCT

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With a Masters of Social Work from the University of New England, Rebecca has practiced as an outpatient therapist for more than 6 years. In 2018, she became a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Florida, and after being inspired by a former client, received her board certification from ITCA as a Transgender Care Therapist in 2019. Rebecca is a strong advocate who founded Allies in Wellness, LLC in response to the unmet needs of transgender and gender expansive individuals and their families in the Brevard County area.

Rebecca works with

adults,
adolescents,
preteens, and
families who want to

embark on a journey of self-exploration,
improve mood and behavior regulation,
increase self-worth and coping skills, and
heal from trauma.

She uses

cognitive behavioral therapy,
DBT - informed individual therapy and skills development,
ERP for OCD
motivational interviewing,
supportive and solution-focused therapy,
mindfulness and,
cognitive processing therapy (CPT) for PTSD

She is a behaviorist at heart who strongly believes that the power to live the life you want comes from within. She will work together along side you to solve current problems, she may help you identify how you interact with your environment and how your environment interacts with you. At times she'll be a validating and supportive ear for you to process difficulties or challenges that may arise during your time working together. Some work may look at your family of origin, life experience, story, unique journey, and how this picture has shaped you.

Rebecca takes a holistic approach to therapy by looking at each aspect of her clients’ lives. She objectively views their world to help them lay the groundwork to heal and navigate it; build support; and gain knowledge, insight, and authenticity. As Rebecca would say, “With insight, a person can own all they do.”

Rebecca is a gender therapist who also specializes in treating anxiety disorders, mood disorders, depression, trauma, and other behavioral concerns.

Jessica Sheriff, MA

Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern

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My Masters is in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with concentrations in Nature-Based Therapy and Multicultural & Social Justice Counseling. I practice Person-centered Therapy that facilitates a safe space for you to connect to your inner wisdom and strength while encouraging your resilience and desire to heal. My practice also draws from Social Justice Counseling and Client Advocacy and holds the socio-political context central to individual and community wellness and growth. In therapy we will work collaboratively in discovering a path to your whole, well self and/or relationship.

I incorporate aspects of:

Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Family-Systems Therapy
Transpersonal Psychology
*Nature-based Therapy
Solution-Focused Therapy
Narrative Therapy

I work with:

Couples
Adults
Adolescents
Families

Specializing in:

Racial and Cultural Identity
Racial Trauma
LGBTQIA+

*Nature-based therapy offers interventions incorporating the natural world, both indoors and outdoors. Nature can serve as a powerful resource in connecting to the Self, others, and the many healing qualities of the Elements. I believe that in developing a relationship with the natural world, we can gain a deeper understanding of ourselves, our place on Earth and how we relate to other human beings.

Jessica is contracted with Allies in Wellness and is currently available to see new clients. Jessica accepts clients using Staywell, Magellan (Medicaid), Sunshine, Cigna, Aetna, Florida Community Care, and self-paying clients on a sliding-scale.

Jasmine Martin, MA

Registered Marriage and Family Therapist Intern

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With a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy, Jasmine has practiced as an outpatient therapist and Certified Master Life Coach for the past 4 years. Her passion has always been to empower those who don’t feel they have a fair shot, to stand up for people who cannot stand up for themselves, and be a guiding force for those who have experienced trauma. As a trauma-survivor herself, Jasmine is dedicated to help other trauma survivors get through to the other side of the pain. Jasmine has a long history in the field of child welfare and working with disadvantaged populations. She has been a volunteer Guardian Ad Litem for the past eight years and has provided case management, psychosocial rehabilitation, and therapy services to individuals, couples, and families.

Jasmine works with

adults,
adolescents,
preteens,
couples, and
families who want to

repair relationships,
improve parenting skills,
increase emotional regulation, and
heal from trauma.

She uses

cognitive behavioral therapy,
cognitive behavioral family therapy
dialectical behavior therapy
motivational interviewing,
solution-focused therapy,
mindfulness,
narrative therapy

Jasmine has led successful therapy groups specializing in women’s empowerment, parenting, anger management, trauma processing, and couples.

She offers professional life coaching geared toward those who are looking to increase happiness, purpose and goal success.

Jasmine is straightforward in her therapeutic approach and excels as a marriage / couples therapy provider. She understands making the choice to see a therapist is a very personal decision, and she will provide an environment where you will feel safe and comfortable to be open and begin to heal.

Jasmine is contracted with Allies in Wellness and is currently available to see new clients. Jasmine accepts clients using Staywell, Magellan (Medicaid), Sunshine, Cigna, Aetna, Florida Community Care, and self-paying clients on a sliding-scale. Jasmine also offers Life Coaching services.

Steph Ostrow, MA

Registered Mental Health Counseling Intern

They/Them/Theirs

Are you feeling disconnected from yourself? Do you want to learn to build a better relationship with yourself, your mind and body?

Let’s collaborate to deepen your connection with your authentic self! You know yourself, your history and circumstances best, and I have a tool box full of strategies to help you build your foundation and grow. I understand learning about yourself and loving yourself is a process that takes time, compassion, and support.

I am a Mental Health Counselor, Licensed Massage Therapist, and Yoga Teacher; I have also worked as a domestic abuse survivor advocate, case manager, and disaster survivor assistant. I use my trainings and an intersectional approach to help people deepen their connection with their whole self by integrating mind and body through a process grounded in affirming exploration.

The interventions I use are eclectic, experiential and evidence based. I specialize in working with people who are LGBTQPIA+, as well as friends, partners, family members and allies. My passion is co-creating and fostering safe(r) and explicitly affirming spaces for people who are Transgender, Nonbinary and Gender Nonconforming. I offer gender affirming services, including assessments and referral letters for folks looking for this support.

I look forward to meeting with you and am excited to accompany you on your journey.

Steph is contracted with Allies in Wellness and is currently available to see new clients. Steph accepts clients using Staywell, Magellan (Medicaid), Sunshine, Cigna, Aetna, Florida Community Care, and self-paying clients on a sliding-scale.

Lisa Eubank, MSW

Registered Clinical Social Worker Intern

She/Her/Hers

Lisa Eubank has a Masters in Social Work from the University of Central Florida and is nationally trained as a Trauma Therapist. Lisa started her experiential journey in 2010, working hands on with foster children in a group home setting. In 2013, she received her Masters Degree in Clinical Social Work, and has been working in clinical settings ever since. Lisa is working toward licensure and will be licensed in a few months. Lisa has experience with the Department of Children and Families and Child Protection. She has extensive experience working with the
foster care and adoption agencies, providing support and therapy for individuals who have suffered significant trauma. Lisa has specialized training not only in trauma therapy, but also human trafficking, sexual abuse, domestic violence, and attachment disorders.

Lisa works with:

Individuals who have suffered trauma or have a history of childhood Trauma
Foster children (ALL AGES)
Pre and Post Adoption (Children and their family)
Women who are victims of Domestic Violence
Women and Children with significant PTSD, Anxiety, or Depression
Children with Attachment Issues (Including Reactive Attachment Disorder) (ALL AGES)

Lisa Uses:

Animal Assisted Therapy
Eco-Therapy (Nature Based)
Trauma Focused – Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Narrative Therapy
Mindfulness
Solution Focused Therapy
Family Therapy
Play Therapy Techniques
Art Therapy Techniques
Parent-Child Psychotherapy (for attachment issues)
Trust-Based Relational Interventions
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Lisa provides an evidenced based, holistic and eclectic approach to her work with clients. The treatment and modalities used will depend on the client and their specific needs, and the needs of their family. Lisa meets with her clients in a variety of settings that include (but are not
limited to): outdoors, parks and nature trails, library study rooms, in office, and Telehealth. Meeting places change depending on treatment goals and therapeutic needs.

Lisa also provides Animal Assisted Therapy with her 3 dogs, Luke, Huckleberry Finn “Huck,” and Fiona Blue. Use of a therapy dog is at the discretion of the therapist and based on client needs.

Lisa is contracted with Allies in Wellness and is currently available to see new clients. Lisa accepts clients using Staywell, Magellan (Medicaid), Sunshine, Cigna, Aetna, Florida Community Care, and self-paying clients on a sliding-scale.