We have an experienced team of expert clinicians

Christine offers extensive psychotherapy experience and expertise to meet the unique needs of every individual. She has studied and provided EMDR Therapy for over 20 years as a Certified EMDR Therapist, and EMDRIA-Approved Consultant, Facilitator, and Trainer.

Originally from Pennsylvania, Bill has been a therapist in Orlando, Florida for over thirty years. He is an EMDRIA-Approved Basic Trainer and Consultant as well as an EMDR R-TEP/G-TEP trainer.

As a former Fortune 50 speechwriter and experienced presenter, she is passionate about sharing exciting ideas in a clear and compelling way…using humor and a highly interactive teaching style to keep participants alert and engaged.   In each training and consultation, Claire strives to create a spirit of hospitality that puts professionals with diverse backgrounds and learning styles at ease.

With over thirty years of experience working for community agencies, medical practices and in private practice, Mary Jo brings a wide range of clinical experience to her work as an EMDR Training Facilitator and Consultant. Mary Jo is an EMDRIA- Approved Consultant, training Facilitator, and an EMDR Trainer-in-Training.  She is also an R-TEP/G-TEP Trainer and has provided multiple Recent and Group Traumatic Episode Protocol Trainings to therapists in Ukraine in response to the war there.

Mary Jo is a Qualified Supervisor for the State of Florida, a Certified Addictions Professional, and a Certified Adoptions Competency Therapist.  She also sits on the Board of Directors as Vice Chair for Federation of Families of Central Florida, a not-for-profit that empowers, educates and advocates for families with children who have mental health challenges.

Gray is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor. He is an EMDRIA-Approved EMDR Consultant and Basic Training Facilitator and a Clinical Supervisor.

Gray has served as Director of several Behavioral Health programs — most recently at the University of Kentucky’s Department of Psychiatry, where he was Director of substance use treatment services. As an Assistant Professor with UK’s Department of Psychiatry, Gray trained psychiatry residents and served patients in addition to teaching. He continues to teach as an adjunct professor at UK while focusing on his private practice and EMDR training.

During her 30+ years of practice, Reg has delighted in working with other therapists to create a more resilient and connected community.

Reg trained in EMDR in 1995 and completed rigorous EMDR Trainer Training with Dr. Francine Shapiro in 2008. She went on to become an EMDR Institute Trainer before co-founding Connect Training + Consulting. Reg has helped healing professionals across the country master EMDR Therapy through her work as an EMDRIA Approved Basic Trainer, Recent & Group Traumatic Episode (R-TEP/G-TEP) Trainer, EMDRIA Consultant, and Greater Orlando EMDRIA Regional Network Co-Coordinator.

Cherilyn became a Florida Qualified Supervisor in 2006 and was credentialed as an EMDRIA-Approved Consultant 2013. Cherilyn has developed advanced trainings on working with children and caregivers with complex trauma. She is co-author of the chapter All Ages and Stages: Group EMDR Therapy for Children, Adolescents, and Families in the edited volume EMDR Group Therapy: Emerging Principles and Protocols to Treat Trauma and Beyond. She served an adjunct faculty member at the Rollins College Masters in Counseling program, where she teaches a seminar on Treating Adult Trauma Survivors.

Hilary Bornstein is a Certified EMDR therapist, EMDRIA-Approved Consultant, and EMDR R-TEP/G-TEP training Facilitator. A Central Florida native, she facilitated the no fee sexual assault support group for the Seminole County Sherriff’s Office from 2016-2019 and is the current co-chair of the Greater Orlando Trauma Recovery Network, which commits to providing 5 pro bono EMDR sessions to those impacted by disasters in the community.

Jenna Burton, LMHC, is licensed in Florida and Georgia and has a private practice online and and an office in Maitland, Florida. She was EMDR trained in 2004 and is an EMDRIA-Approved Consultant and Basic Training Facilitator. Jenna has worked in various settings including community mental health agencies, therapeutic group homes, and child welfare with diverse clients. She works with children and adults treating Psychosis/Schizophrenia, Autoimmune Disorders, and Complex Trauma.

Kathrina is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Qualified Supervisor in Florida, as well as an EMDR Certified Therapist, EMDRIA Approved Consultant, and EMDR Basic Training Facilitator. Additionally, she holds certifications as a School Counselor, Inclusive Eating Disorder Specialist-Consultant, and Intuitive Eating Counselor. She is the founder of Nourished Minds Therapy & Consulting, where her practice centers on treating complex trauma, dissociation, and eating disorders.

For client care, Kathrina draws from EMDR, parts work, somatic interventions, and HAES®-aligned frameworks to support holistic healing. That same integrative lens informs her consultative work with clinicians, helping them navigate complex presentations with greater curiosity, confidence, and respect for each client’s unique context.

Marnie is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Certified Eating Disorder Specialist, iaedp-Approved Consultant, Certified EMDR Therapist, EMDRIA-Approved Consultant, and Basic Training Facilitator. Marnie is a chapter author in Trauma-Informed Approaches to Eating Disorders. She is an experienced presenter including her most recent, Nurturing the Dance of Healing: Eating Disorders and EMDR, presented at the 2024 EMDRIA Summit.  Marnie is featured in EMDRIA’s Focal Point Blog and Let’s Talk EMDR Podcast, where she discusses eating disorder and EMDR. Marnie truly loves her work. She holds immense gratitude for the healing power of EMDR and her incredible EMDR community.

Westly François is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Georgia and Florida, EMDR Certified Therapist, EMDRIA Consultant-in-Training, and Facilitator for EMDR Basic Training. He is the founder of Healthy Mind, Healthy Heart Counseling and Consulting, LLC, where he specializes in treating trauma, adverse life experiences, anxiety, and depression through EMDR therapy.

Westly has worked in a variety of clinical settings, including community mental health, schools, and private practice, providing him with a well-rounded perspective on client care and treatment needs. He is a Qualified Supervisor, supporting MSW graduates on their path toward licensure, and is especially dedicated to making mental health services and EMDR therapy more accessible to minority and underrepresented communities, while also mentoring clinicians of color to advance in the field.

Chelsea Harvey is a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Missouri Licensed Professional Counselor, and certified Perinatal Mental Health professional. She currently works primarily with adults and maternal mental health clients through her private practice based in Southwest Florida, serving clients virtually across the states of Florida and Missouri. Chelsea’s journey in EMDR began in 2018 and since seeing its transformative power, she continued gaining knowledge and skills, becoming Certified in EMDR, and currently an EMDRIA Consultant in Training and Facilitator-in-Training for EMDR Basic Trainings with Connect.

Shannon Healy is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and a Qualified Supervisor for mental health counseling and marriage and family therapy in Florida. She was trained in EMDR in 2013 and currently works primarily with adults in her private practice in Maitland, FL. Shannon is a Certified EMDR Therapist, an EMDRIA Consultant in Training and an EMDR Basic Training facilitator for Connect.

Gulnora Hundley received her MD degree, with a residency in Psychiatry, from Tashkent State Medical School in Uzbekistan and a Ph.D. from the Institute of Mental Health in Moscow, Russian Federation. She received her M.A. and Ph.D. degrees in Counselor Education from the University of Central Florida where she is currently a member of the graduate faculty. Dr. Hundley teaches graduate courses in Mental Health Counseling, Neuroscience and Psychopharmacology. Dr. Hundley presented at numerous national and international conferences in English and her native languages of Russian and Uzbek. She has published nationally and internationally in both medical and counseling fields. Dr. Hundley is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and Approved Qualified Clinical Supervisor (A-CQS) by the Florida Department of Health.

Linda Mixon, LCSW, is an EMDRIA-Approved Consultant and Basic Training Facilitator with more than 20 years of post-master’s experience in behavioral health. Her professional background includes private practice, community mental health, the Department of Defense, and the Veterans Administration.

Linda specializes in working with Veterans, First Responders, and other professionals serving in high-stress, high-responsibility roles, including those who hold the nation’s highest security clearances.

Tammy Sutton, LCSW-QS, is a licensed qualified supervisor in Florida. She is a Certified EMDR therapist, EMDRIA-Approved Consultant, and EMDR Basic Training Facilitator. Tammy works in private practice in Pensacola, Florida, where she provides trauma-informed care to children, families, and adults. As a Registered Play Therapist™, Tammy brings extensive experience supporting children and families navigating anxiety disorders, trauma, and PTSD. She is trained in early trauma intervention protocols and offers EMDR to individuals and groups. Her clinical path includes pro bono care for survivors of human trafficking, EMDR-based grief crisis, parent workshops, intensives, and women’s retreats. In Northwest Florida, she facilitates a free monthly EMDR Study Group to support clinicians in enhancing their EMDR skills and fostering collaborative growth. She is passionate about encouraging clinicians throughout their EMDR journey.