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.
Places to Get Started
Individual Counseling
Play Therapy
Meet Our Clinicans
Barbara Havens
Barbara Havens is a compassionate, matured clinical counselor specializing in adult and child behavioral therapy, parenting instruction, and chronic disease management.
Michelle Higgins
Michelle Higgins is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. She has enjoyed helping and guiding a diversity of children, teens and adults since 2001.
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.
Edith Cremerius
Edith Cremerius is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Edith enjoys partnering with families and clients to creatively problem solve and accomplish goals.
Jared Buchanon
Jared Buchanon is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has a passion for utilizing evidence-based practices in a creative and unique way to ensure the best care for his clients.
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.
Melissa Fletcher
Melissa Fletcher is a Registered Mental Health Intern. She believes the key to successful treatment is creating a safe, non-judgmental space that enhances a shared curiosity and connection.
Breanne Thomas
Breanne Thomas is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker certified in Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Breanne works with adolescents, teenagers and adults
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.
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.
Meet Our Administrative Team
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- Mandy Stables
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- Cameron Bradley
We are hiring.
If you are interested in joining our team of clinicians. Please email your resume to info@skylightcounselingservices.com
Let's connect online and get started!
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