Meet Our Executive Team
Dr. Jason-Anthony Prendergast, LMHC, NCC, LCPC-AV, Clinical Supervisor (NCCA)
Founder & President | Edify Counseling Group & Edify University
Dr. Jason Anthony Prendergast is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), National Certified Counselor (NCC), and Licensed Clinical Pastoral Counselor – Advanced Certified (LCPC-AC). He holds a Doctorate in Pastoral Psychology, a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health, and an MBA in Business Leadership from Liberty University.
A respected clinician, author, and speaker, Dr. Prendergast is a Clinical Supervisor and professional member of the National Christian Counselors Association (NCCA).
He has been featured on TLC’s 90 Day Fiancé: The Last Resort, ESPN’s Long Live Seven: The Bryce Gowdy Story, and the national Just Heal Bro Tour. Recognized by the Florida Panthers Hockey organization for leadership and excellence in mental health,
Gabriela Fonseca
Clinical Coordinator
Natalia Fernandes
Operations Coordinator
Meet Our Clinicians
Lauren Deans LCSW
Coaching I Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Culturally Sensitive I Emotionally Focused I Family / Marital I Family Systems I Person-Centered I Solution Focused Brief (SFBT) I Strength-Based
This Licensed Clinical Social Worker provides compassionate, client-centered therapy designed to empower individuals, couples, and families to create meaningful change and lasting healing. With over 15 years of experience, she helps clients navigate life’s challenges by identifying patterns, gaining insight, and developing tools for growth. Offering therapy exclusively through secure telehealth sessions, she specializes in anxiety, depression, stress, life transitions, self-esteem, family conflict, and women’s issues. Her approach is collaborative and grounded in trust, respect, and understanding—meeting each client where they are and helping them move forward at their own pace. Licensed Independent Clinician - Available online only | Contact: 888-77-EDIFY
Dr. Azhany Haynes, LCSW
Dr. Azhany Haynes is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Life Purpose Coach with extensive experience supporting individuals, teens, and families through trauma, stress, and major life transitions.
Trained in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), she provides both virtual and in-person counseling to help clients heal, grow, and thrive.
Dominique Hardy, LCSW
Dominique earned her Master’s in Clinical Social Work from Florida International University and her Bachelor’s from the University of Miami — Go Canes. She has extensive experience supporting youth and families affected by trauma, including survivors of human trafficking and those in the foster care system.
Dominique has also worked with incarcerated adults, providing therapeutic support to promote healing and successful reentry. She is passionate about helping individuals build resilience, reclaim their strength, and move forward with purpose.
MIchelle Johnson
Michelle Johnson, LCSW is a licensed therapist in Florida with 13 years of professional work experience. She has experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, parenting issues, anger management, & coping with life changes.
She works with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!
Meet Our Interns
Sandra Key
Clinical Intern
Judith Hodge
Clinical Intern
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Alexandria DeRosa
Clinical Intern
Edify University
Edify University is where education, transformation, and purpose meet. As a certified academic institution, we equip future counselors, coaches, and leaders with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to serve with excellence. Our programs blend clinical insight, temperament theory, and real-world application to prepare students for meaningful, impactful work in the lives of others