Welcome!
We are a team of counselors who provide professional mental health counseling services to children, teens, adults and families in Melbourne, Florida, the surrounding Brevard County area, the entire state of Indiana. We are offering virtual (telehealth) appointments as well as in-person sessions. Along with our counselors, we have a sweet little therapy dog, Taco, who came to us from the Brevard County Paws & Stripes College. Taco does an excellent job helping anyone who wants some extra help feeling calm and confident.
"May your choices reflect your hopes not fears." - Nelson Mandela
Our Mission:
LISTEN to you
EMPOWER you to make positive changes
Encourage HEALING from within
Inspire GROWTH to achieve long-term goals.
Meet Our Clinicans
Skylight Kids
Karen Scalio
Karen Scalio is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Registered Play Therapist who has been working in the Mental Health field since 2006, primarily with children, adolescents, and their families.
Kinasya Craven
Kinasya Craven is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. She has a passion for people and considers it a great privilege to serve her community by addressing the mental health needs of individuals from all walks of life.
Jessica LaFontaine
Jessica is a Registered Clinical Social Worker Intern with a passion for working with children 4-18 years of age. She is passionate about helping her clients build healthy boundaries, coping skills and self-esteem.
Skylight Teens & Adults
Jennifer Rios-Duque
Jennifer is a Registered Mental Health Intern. She believes counseling can be for anyone regardless of their circumstances. Her enthusiasm, drive, and compassion motivates her to utilize her talents to bring awareness to mental health
Jessica Hopkins
Jessica Hopkins is a Registered Clinical Social Worker Intern. Jessica works collaboratively with clients to find their inner strength to create healthy boundaries, overcome challenges, and regain control over negative thoughts.
Barbara Havens
Barbara Havens is a compassionate, matured clinical counselor specializing in adult and child behavioral therapy, parenting instruction, and chronic disease management.
Alyssa Buchanan
Alyssa Buchanan is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and the owner of Skylight Counseling Services. Alyssa invests her time in creating an environment where clients and families feel heard, empowered and comfortable working with their clinician toward overall healing and growth.
Skylight Online
Breanne Thomas
Breanne Thomas is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker certified in Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Breanne works with adolescents, teenagers and adults
Meet Our Administrative Team
Mandy Stables
We are hiring.
If you are interested in joining our team of clinicians. Please email your resume to info@skylightcounselingservices.com
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