Meet Our Founder
Meet Our Clinicians
Lauren Butler LCSW-QS, CSW
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. Fran Johnson, PMHNP-BC DNP
Dr. Fran Johnson, DNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC is a Doctorate-prepared Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 15 years of experience in behavioral health and clinical care. She specializes in treating a wide range of conditions, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, trauma, and substance use.
Fran provides both medication management and individual therapy, using evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Her approach is warm, solution-oriented, and culturally responsive, with a strong focus on helping clients regulate emotions, improve thought patterns, and achieve lasting change.
She takes an integrated approach to care, recognizing the connection between physical and mental health, and works with clients across the lifespan to provide personalized, flexible, and comprehensive support.
Dr. Azhany Z. Haynes, MSW, LCSW, CLPC
Life purpose coaching I Cognitive Behavioral therapy (CBT) I TF-CBT I temperament therapy I relational I Psychodynamic I Solution Focused Brief (SFBT) I Strength-Based
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.
Sylvia Hooks, LMHC
Sylvia Hooks, LMHC is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida with over 10 years of experience working with individuals and families across diverse and complex systems, including child welfare, probation, and corrections. She specializes in supporting clients struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, anger management, and substance use.
Sylvia is passionate about helping clients identify and break through emotional “stuck points” that impact their thoughts, behaviors, and relationships. Her approach integrates practical strategies with empathy, empowering clients to build resilience, gain clarity, and move forward with confidence. She provides virtual therapy services for individuals, families, and groups, offering a collaborative and supportive space for growth and healing.
Meet Our Interns
Jodyne St. Louis
Clinical Intern & Graduate Student
Jodyne is a graduate-level Professional Counseling Intern who is passionate about supporting individuals as they navigate emotional well-being, personal growth, and life transitions. She has a particular interest in working with young adults, helping them manage challenges related to mental health, identity development, relationships, and academic or career-related stress.
Jodyne’s counseling approach is collaborative and grounded in authenticity, empathy, and respect. She is committed to creating a safe, nonjudgmental, and supportive environment where clients feel seen, heard, and valued. Her goal is to empower clients to explore their experiences, strengthen self-awareness, and develop meaningful, effective coping skills that support lasting growth.
Sandra Key
Clinical Intern
Sandra Key is a multidimensional professional at Edify Counseling Group with a strong background in human behavior, client service, and holistic support. Originally from Brazil and now a proud American citizen, she brings over 20 years of experience working with individuals and families from diverse cultural backgrounds.
Sandra holds a degree in Sports Medicine, Physiology, and Sports Psychology from Keiser University and a Master’s Degree in Pastoral Psychology. Her work integrates psychological insight, the mind–body connection, and faith-informed care to support personal growth and emotional well-being. Fluent in Portuguese, English, and Spanish, Sandra is deeply committed to serving multicultural communities with empathy, clarity, and professionalism.
Sasha Santamaria
Clinical Intern
Sasha is a passionate future therapist driven by a lifelong commitment to supporting others on their mental health journeys. With a unique and diverse background as a licensed financial advisor, professional dancer, and retail manager, she brings a dynamic blend of discipline, resilience, and creativity into the therapeutic space. These experiences shape her grounded, adaptable, and people-centered approach to care.
Sasha is deeply committed to creating a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment where clients feel seen, heard, and empowered. She approaches therapy as a collaborative partnership, rooted in empathy, trust, and intentional care, and invites clients into a process of growth, reflection, and meaningful change.
Edify Counseling Group (888) 77- EDIFY
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