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Our team provides counseling, consulting, and training services that are Christ-centered, biblically-based, and Spirit-filled for the blessing and healing of people’s minds and souls all to honor and glorify God. We are committed Christ-followers who are clinically trained and professionally licensed and dedicated to helping you find the solutions to life’s problems that you are looking for.



	Melody Kipp, PhD, LMHC is the President and CEO of Life & Work Soulutions, Inc. She holds an earned Doctorate degree in Psychology with a specialization in Industrial and Organizational Psychology. She holds a Master of Arts degree in Applied Psychology with a Clinical-Counseling emphasis. Dr. Kipp has been a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (MH5137) in the State of Florida since 1999 and is a State of Florida Qualified Clinical Supervisor for Mental Health Counselor Interns and Marriage & Family Therapy Interns. [...]	specialization Christian Counseling, Anxiety, Depression, Anger Management, Stress Management, Life Issues, Adult Survivors of Abuse, Victims of Domestic Violence

	David Taylor, MA, LMHC holds a Master Degree in clinical psychology from Ball State University and a Bachelor Degree in psychology from Ball State University. David recently relocated to Florida from Indiana with his wife and two dogs. He currently holds a license in Mental Health Counseling in both the states of Indiana and Florida. [...]	specialization Christian Counseling, Couples and Family Counseling, Adults, Adolescents, ADHD, Depression, Anxiety, Emotional, Life Issues, Behavioral Issues, Anger Management, Juvenile Delinquents, Sex Offenders and Abuse Victims

	Samira G. Thompson, MS, LMHC holds a Master Degree in Mental Health Counseling from Palm Beach Atlantic University and a Bachelor Degree in Psychology from the University of Central Florida. At this time, Samira is a Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern in the State of Florida working towards licensure. She has been practicing clinical work including individual counseling, family therapy, and couple’s counseling since [...]	specialization Individual Counseling, Couples Counseling and Family Therapy

	Barbara Morgan, MS has spent most of her professional life outside the world of counseling. As a full-time small-business owner alongside her husband of 34 years, Barbara acted as a corporate officer and financial manager for much of her career. However, after years of balancing her professional duties, her children, and being the primary caretaker for her mother, Barbara felt led by God to pursue a different path. She returned to school at Southeastern University in Lakeland [...]	specialization Individual, Women’s Issues and Couples Counseling

	Catherine Rivera, MS Catherine E. Rivera holds a Masters Degree in Mental Health Counseling from Nova Southeastern University and a Bachelors Degree from the University of Florida. Prior to joining Life & Work Soulutions, Catherine specialized in working with youth, families, couples, elderly, and the homeless population. [...]	specialization Children, Adolescents, Families, Couples, Elderly, Emotional and Behavioral Problems

	Char Midkiff, MS holds a Master of Science degree in Counseling and Psychology from Troy University and a Bachelor Degree in Psychology from Columbia College. Her journey to help people has been a process. She retired in 2010 from the City of Orlando/Downtown Development Board as the Manager of the Downtown Orlando Information Center which included an internship program she wrote and implemented. While completing her tenure of 27 years [...]	specialization Adults, Adolescents, Children in the areas of: ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Behavioral Issues, Career, Depression, Emotional, Life and Health Issues/Transition, Sexual Abuse Victims, and Sexual Addiction

	Jessica Heredia, M.Ed., holds a Master Degree in Guidance and Counseling from Bayamon Central University in Puerto Rico and a Master Degree in Christian Clinical Counseling from Central Christian University in Orlando, Florida.She is presently completing credits at Palm Beach Atlantic University Orlando toward becoming a Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern. [...]	specialization Youth, Marriage and Family Counseling


	Maria E. Fraguada, MS holds a Master Degree in Marriage, Family and Child Counseling from University of Phoenix and Bachelor Degree in Social Work from University of Puerto Rico. She completed the Child Welfare Professional Service Training. Maria is an associate member of the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT). Her research has focused in the impact of divorce on children’s behavior and academic achievement. [...]	specialization Marriage, Family and Child Counseling

	Nancy Jiménez, MA holds a Master Degree in Counseling with a Mental Health and Marriage and Family Therapy emphasis from Webster University and a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Central Florida. Nancy is certified as an Infant Toddler Developmental Specialist with Early Steps Children’s Medical Services and is a provider with the State of Florida for Premarital Counseling. [...]	specialization Toddler Development

	Nola Brown, MA received a Master Degree in Mental Health Counseling from Webster University in 2010, and Bachelor Degree in Psychology with minor in Social Work from The College of New Rochelle. She is presently working on becoming a Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern. Nola has worked in the nursing profession over twenty three years with a diverse population. [...]	specialization Divorce Counseling Grief Counseling

	Randi Seilhamer, MA received a Master Degree Degree in Counselor Education, Mental Health Track from the University of Central Florida in 2006 and a Bachelor Degree in Psychology from University of Central Florida. [...]	specialization Individual and Family Counseling
Shanta Barton-Stubbs, MA is the Founder/Director of New Image Youth Center in Orlando, FL. New Image Youth Center’s mission is to help inner city youth obtain a “New Image” through positive and motivating learning experiences, character building, and the promotion of education and fun.At the age of 21, Shanta Stubbs founded the New Image Youth Center with only $1,500.00 and 8 children. [...] specialization
	Yolanda Kennedy, MA holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Central Florida and a Masters degree in Mental Health Counseling from Webster University. Yolanda’s previous work experience includes working with many diverse populations including children, youth, marriages, and family. [...]	specialization Children, Teens, Adults, Couples and Family, Mental Health, and Christian Counseling