My name is Carlee Myers, LPC LCPC and I began my journey into the mental health field as an undergraduate at Florida State University (FSU), where I earned dual Bachelor of Arts degrees in Psychology and Criminology, and later earned my Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Central Florida (UCF). This program allowed me to focus on trauma counseling, including approaches for victims of violence, crisis intervention, and family trauma support.

While pursuing my education, I passionately supported survivors of domestic violence seeking refuge with a local DV/SV shelter in Tallahassee, FL. Here I eventually became employed as a sexual violence advocate, providing SA survivors with advocacy services, crisis counseling, emotional support, and information about victims’ rights and forensic examinations. At the beginning my career, I worked as a crisis counselor at the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline and later became the agency’s lead Maternal Mental Health Counselor. In this position, I provided essential emotional support and information for callers dealing with pregnancy and postpartum concerns.

As a Therapist-Intern, I provided personalized and high-quality care for adults (18 years and older) with complex mental health disorders at a residential facility in Florida, now known as LifeSkills Orlando. Conditions treated included anxiety disorders, OCD, BPD, process addictions, schizophrenia/schizoaffective disorder, psychosis, bipolar disorder, depressive disorders, thought disorders, and PTSD.

These professional experiences have deepened my passion for supporting individuals impacted by trauma and chronic stress. They have also shaped my understanding that healing is not one-size-fits-all and strengthened my commitment to providing trauma-informed care that considers each person’s unique experiences, strengths, and nervous system.