Phyllis McColister, MS, LMHC, CAP

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I received my Master's Degree in Mental Health Counseling from Palm Beach Atlantic University and a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Barry University. I am licensed in the state of Florida as a Mental Health Counselor and certified by the Florida Certification Board as a Certified Addictions Professional. I am also trained EMDR trauma therapist by EMDRIA.

I am a firm believer in empowering individuals and families in managing a myriad of emotional, mental and spiritual dynamics often associated with overcoming substance abuse and co-occurring mental health problems. I work easily with adults, children and adolescents utilizing various counseling interventions and modalities: TF CBT, Mindfulness, EMDR.

I am the founder of Healing Waters Counseling, a private practice that specializes in grief and trauma, anxiety, depression, substance use and emotional and behavioral counseling such as PTSD, childhood disorders i.e., ADHD and Oppositional Defiant Disorder and relationship issues, premarital and marriage counseling.




Phyllis McColister Reaches

Fort Pierce FL