Elizabeth Papa, LMHC, LPC-S, Registered Play Therapist
For over a decade, Elizabeth has been helping clients in the therapeutic environment to construct a life they are proud and excited to live. She is a graduate of the University of Mississippi where she obtained her Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and specialist degree in Play Therapy. She has worked in a wide range of mental health environments including intensive in-patient treatment, schools, non-profits, and her outpatient private practice. Elizabeth has been providing online, telehealth services for clients in both Virginia and Florida. Her love of the counseling profession extends to supervising interns and residents who are seeking clinical licensure. She is also a proud military spouse whose home base is in Pensacola, FL.
Credentials:
Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)(#MH16693) and Qualified LMHC Supervisior
Virginia Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) (#0701006635) and Qualified LPC Supervisor
California Licensed Professional Counselor (LPCC) (#2781)
Registered Play Therapist (RPT)
Counseling Residents and Interns
Stephanie Arnold is our counseling resident, working from our location in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
She obtained her Master of Science degree from Virginia Commonwealth University in Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling. She is a licensed counseling resident and offers compassionate and collaborative care. She views you as the expert of your experience(s), believes your unique story matters, and that you have the capacity to create the life you desire.
Stephanie specializes in and is passionate about working with clients who experience disordered eating behaviors, low self-esteem, anxiety, and body image challenges. She has experience working within non-profit organizations, with a wide range of individuals who have experienced trauma, life transitions, relationship issues, perfectionism, women’s issue, and more.
By utilizing evidence-based approaches, Stephanie works to support you in building sustainable habits and creating lasting change, creating a life that reflects your values and goals.
Stephanie is here to offer empowering support to help you alongside your journey towards more freedom, connection, and peace with yourself, your body, and in your relationships.
Credentials:
Virginia Licensed Counseling Resident #0704016221
Rochelle Banos-Diaz is a dedicated, bi-lingual counseling intern based in Jacksonville, Florida, currently pursuing her Master of Science in Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling at Virginia Commonwealth University.
She brings a wealth of experience from her community involvement, which includes working with refugees to build sustainable lives in the United States. Additionally, Rochelle has experience supporting individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, substance use disorders, and trauma.
Rochelle is deeply committed to an empathetic, person-centered approach, meeting clients where they are to foster self-discovery and growth. She incorporates evidence-based practices, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Solution-Focused Therapy.
Her goal is to help clients achieve their desired quality of life by equipping them with the necessary skills to build healthy, fulfilling lives.
Credentials:
Florida Counseling Intern
Evidenced-Based Approaches with Compassionate Care
Approaches Include:
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Cognitive- Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dialetical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
Child-Centered Play Therapy
Attachment Based Play Therapy
Parent-Child Interaction Therapy