Alyssa Gavulic Howk
PhD, LMHC-S, LMFT-S
Alyssa has a Ph.D. in Counseling Education and Supervision from Liberty University. She received her MA in Professional Counseling from Liberty University and her BA in Psychology from St. Edward’s University. She also has advanced postgraduate training in Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and various neuroscience based trauma treatments including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). She is also an American Board of Christian Sex Therapists (ABCST) Sex Therapy Associate and currently in the process of becoming a Certified Sex Therapist with a specialization in both sexual trauma/abuse and couple’s interventions. Alyssa has an extensive background working in these various evidence based integrative approaches with individuals, couples, families, active duty military, veteran, widow, and bereavement populations.
Alyssa engages her clients from a holistic perspective that strategically integrates several aspects of their life to help them move toward healing and wholeness. She specializes in resiliency, wellness, military unique stressors, trauma recovery, anxiety, depression, marriage and family therapy, parenting techniques, and complicated bereavement counseling.
Jessica Iacovetta
MA, Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern
Jessica has a passion for holistic healing with specialized training in Trauma Processing as a Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist (CCTS-I), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and Perinatal Mental Health (pre-conception, pregnancy, and postpartum PHM-C). She desires to create a safe, non-judgmental, and encouraging environment to undue aloneness and walk alongside clients as they navigate difficult emotions, transitions and relationships.
Jessica is a military spouse and mom who enjoys working with children 8 and older, teenagers, adults, couples, and families as they step towards healing, wholeness, and peace. Jessica's areas of expertise include:
Trauma, Depression, Anxiety, Grief, Preconception, Pregnancy and Postpartum, Couples and Family Counseling, Military Related Stressors, Emotional Disturbance, Life Transitions, "Mom Guilt," Codependency, Self-Esteem, Peer Relationships and Stress.
Dani Emory
MA, Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern
Dani provides companionship and safety as she works alongside clients in their journey toward healing – a pursuit that takes courage and perseverance. From personal and professional experience, Dani understands the importance of not feeling alone. As she honors each person’s unique story, she gives her clients the experience of being seen, understood, and valued.
Dani appreciates the connection between internal (mind, body, emotions) and external (circumstances, history, goals) factors as a person works toward strength and wellness. She incorporates emotions, cognitive beliefs, and body-based interventions into the therapeutic process to meet clients exactly where they are.
Dani holds a degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Liberty University and is a certified clinical trauma specialist (CCTS-I). She has basic training in AEDP (Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy) and EFT (Emotionally Focused Therapy). Dani enjoys working with adolescents and adults and has years of experience as a military spouse.
Annie Ferguson
MA, Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern
Annie holds a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health from Liberty University and a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Colorado. She is pursuing Florida licensure under the supervision of Dr. Alyssa Gavulic Howk. Annie’s personal experiences and professional trainings have equipped her to combine compassion and empathy with evidenced based practices in order to bring about hope and healing. With specialized training in trauma and Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Annie takes a holistic, caring, and professionally informed approach with each client. As a Christian, she holds a strong Biblical worldview which informs how she thinks about hope, healing, and compassion.
Annie sees clients of all ages. As a lifelong military dependent, she has a passion for working with military veterans and their families. As a mother of four grown children, she understands the many challenges facing youth and enjoys helping children ages 12-18. She also sees couples in every stage of marriage.