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Robert Mayor, Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)

Growing up as a military brat, Robert's parents both served in the United States Air Force. Robert attended Florida State University, majoring in Psychology and Criminology. Afterwards, he graduated from the University of South Florida with a Master's degree in Mental Health Counseling and Rehabilitation. Robert became a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in 2015. He has been married for 14 years and has four children, ages 12, 8, 6, and 3. Robert has 12 years of counseling experience, with 7 of those being with the active duty and military veteran population. The other 5 years were spent providing counseling to adolescents and teenagers with the goal of reunifying them back with their families. Robert has helped clients with military unique stressors, combat trauma, sexual assault trauma, nightmares, hyper-vigilance, irritability, and anger. He is trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing), which is an evidenced based treatment for PTSD and trauma. Besides helping clients overcome their trauma and PTSD, Robert has also assisted clients with anxiety, depression, family issues, life stress, parenting challenges, pornography and sex addiction, faith-based struggles, and men's issues. Robert's clients would describe him as empathetic, compassionate, and transparent.

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Kelly Mayor, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Kelly enjoys being a therapist and getting to help her clients overcome their struggles. Kelly believes that it is truly an honor to watch their journey and she enjoys cheering her clients on and watching them be successful in achieving their goals. She likes to collaborate with her clients and teach them the tools to overcome anxiety and fear. Kelly utilizes a strengths-based perspective and tries to bring out the positive qualities in her clients. Kelly's clients would describe her as positive and bubbly.

Kelly has been a Licensed Clinicial Social Worker since 2012. She has experience treating clients with Panic Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Social Anxiety Disorder, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Agoraphobia, Illness-Anxiety Disorder, Specific Phobia, Post-Partum Depression/Anxiety/OCD, and Major Depressive Disorder. She is a Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional through Evergreen Certifications. Kelly is a member of the International Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Foundation (IOCDF) and frequently attends IOCDF seminars. She has advanced training in Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) therapy.

Kelly is a wife and a mother of four children, ages 3-12. In her free time, she enjoys the beach, dancing, and spending time with her family.

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Amanda Shoemaker, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Amanda graduated from the University of Houston in 2020 and became a licensed clinical social worker in 2023. She has four years of experience working in an intensive outpatient facility (IOP) in Fort Walton Beach, FL, where she collaborated with therapists and psychiatrists to treat active-duty military members and their spouses for depression, anxiety, PTSD, personality disorders, self-esteem, and substance abuse. She has assisted clients with anger issues, grief, relationship and parenting struggles, low self-esteem, faith-based challenges, and general life stressors. Since joining Mayor Mental Health, Amanda has assisted clients with anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, and relationship difficulties. She is trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and incorporates these practices into every session with her clients.

As a military spouse for over a decade, Amanda is passionate about serving the community in which she lives. She understands the unique lifestyle of a military family and is passionate about teaching skills to help strengthen the military family unit. Amanda has two children, ages 6 and 4 months, and understands the pressures that mothers face daily. Because of personal experience, she has a heart for mothers struggling with pre- and post-partum depression and anxiety.

Amanda’s clients would describe her as honest, non-judgmental, and empathetic. She feels a genuine calling to sit with others in their hardest moments and leans heavily on gratitude to focus on positivity and aid in healing. In her free time, Amanda enjoys hiking, spending time with family, and reading non-fiction books.

Rachel Lightle, Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern (RMHCI)

Rachel understands the strength and courage it takes to ask for help- that’s why she is here for you. She specializes in working with both adolescents and adults. Rachel also understands the unique challenges and struggles these age groups face. She has a passion for helping her clients navigate through issues such as anxiety, depression, stress, self-esteem, disordered eating patterns, substance abuse, faith-based concerns, and relationship difficulties.

Rachel attended the University of Alaska Anchorage where she received her Bachelors Degree in Biology, with a minor in psychology. Rachel is a graduate from Hodges University, an accredited institution, where she obtained her Masters Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Rachel will be working under supervision of Robert Mayor, while she obtains the two years of clinical hours needed for Licensure. Rachel has experience working at an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) in Fort Walton Beach. While there, she provided individual and group counseling to adolescents, teens, and adults. Since working at Mayor Mental Health, Rachel has provided individual, couples, and family counseling sessions. She has experience helping clients with anxiety, depression, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), emotion regulation, stress, and trauma.

Rachel's therapeutic approach is rooted in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), which are evidence-based practices that have been proven to be effective in treating a wide range of mental health issues. Through CBT, she works with clients to identify and challenge negative thought patterns and behaviors, helping them to develop healthier coping strategies and more adaptive ways of thinking. For clients with OCD, Rachel has experience with using Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) and Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) therapy.

Rachel also incorporates motivational interviewing and a strength-based approach in her work with clients. She believes that everyone has unique strengths and abilities that can be harnessed to overcome challenges and achieve their goals. By focusing on her clients' strengths and empowering them to tap into their inner resources, Rachel helps them build resilience and develop a sense of confidence and self-worth.

Rachel strives to create a safe, non-judgmental, and supportive environment where clients can explore their thoughts and feelings, gain insight into their behaviors, and work towards positive change. She is dedicated to helping her clients build the skills and tools they need to live more fulfilling and meaningful lives. If you are ready to embark on a journey of self-discovery and personal growth, she is here to support you every step of the way.

Our Story

Robert and Kelly Mayor both attended Florida State University, where they met each other through a mutual friend early on in their college career. They were both volunteers for the 211 Crisis and Suicide Hotline while working on their bachelor's degree. Together they took several Psychology courses and provided support to each other while determining their career paths. After graduating from FSU, they got married and moved to Tampa, Florida. They always dreamed of one day having a private practice together.

After college, they both worked on obtaining their licenses to become licensed clinicians. Kelly worked at a domestic violence shelter and also did home health care. She was a stay-at-home mother for several years, while raising their four children. Robert worked with at-risk children/teens and their families. He later moved the family to the Fort Walton Beach area to take a job as a therapist working with the military population and later becoming the manager of an IOP/PHP clinic.

As the children got older, Kelly decided to go back to work, doing online therapy sessions. She eventually started her own private practice in January 2022. As the practice grew, Robert decided to join the practice full-time in 2023. It has continued to grow since then, to now include two additional clinicians.

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