Leslie, a Florida native from Lake County, earned a Bachelor’s degree in Technical Theater from the University of Central Florida. After five years in the entertainment industry, Leslie’s interest in people’s stories led to a career shift into therapy. Inspired by personal experiences in therapy, Leslie returned to school, earning a Master’s in Marriage, Couple, and Family Therapy from UCF in 2018.
Leslie gained experience working at a non-profit agency, addressing substance abuse, mental health, adolescents, adults, and couples using an existential and motivational interviewing approach. In 2020, Leslie became a Certified Florida Sex Therapist through the Modern Sex Therapy Institutes (MSTI) and completed a PhD in Clinical Sexology in 2023.
As a sex-positive therapist, Leslie uses an existential philosophy, integrating Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Systemic Sex Therapy to guide clients. Leslie views therapy as a tool to help navigate life’s challenges, focusing on understanding the root causes of issues.
Insurances Accepted: UnitedHealthcare/UMR, Cigna/Evernorth, & Aetna (No Medicaid or Medicare plans)
Kirsten (Kyra) is a strengths-based and neurodivergent-affirming counselor who takes pride in assisting clients through difficult life transitions, processing trauma, and learning new skills to empower them in all areas of their life. She understands that clients can sometimes find it difficult to express themselves in words, and her expertise in play therapy techniques gives them the ability to express themselves and develop insight through the mediums of art, music, puppetry, and games.
Kyra realized at a young age that she wanted to become a therapist, a drive that led her to earn her Master of Arts in Counselor Education from the University of Central Florida. After graduate school, Kyra worked at a nonprofit agency conducting individual, family, and group therapy for children and adults. During this time, Kyra refined her areas of focus to include neurodivergence, autism, chronic illness, disability, perfectionism, complex trauma, and identity.
Her holistic approach to therapy means that each person is given individualized services that consider their values, identity, and goals. In addition to her formal training in Adlerian Play Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy (EMDR) and Familial Encouraging connection Therapy (FECT), Kyra incorporates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, (DBT), and solution-focused techniques.
Insurances Accepted: UnitedHealthcare/UMR, Cigna/Evernorth ,& Aetna (No Medicaid or Medicare plans)
Step Up for Students: Kirsten is an approved provider for the Step Up/EMA scholarship.
Private Pay Rate: $150 per 60 minute session; $200 per 90 minute EMDR session
Amber earned her Bachelor’s degree in psychology at Valdosta State University in Valdosta Georgia. While pursuing her degree, she knew she wanted to be a therapist, but did not know which line of work felt best for her. Once she discovered Marriage and Family Therapy, she knew it was a match. She stayed at Valdosta State earning her Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, graduating in 2022.
Post graduation, she moved to Melbourne Florida and began working at an agency where the work focused mainly on working with children. Amber primarily worked with ADHD, impulse control, anxiety, and more.
Currently, Amber primarily uses Narrative Therapy, Collaborative Therapy, and Systemic Therapy to assist clients in navigating their concerns. Amber views therapy as a way to gain further understanding of life challenges and learn effective tools to better navigate difficult times. At Worthwhile Therapy, Amber enjoys working with all ages, including children and teens, as well as adults and couples.
Insurances Accepted: Cigna/Evernorth & Aetna (No Medicare or Medicaid plans)
Private Pay Rate: $100 per session
Rachel ‘Rae’ Fralix
Registered Mental Health Counseling Intern IMH 26552
Rae is an Orlando native with a Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling from Bellevue University. She is currently pursuing a Doctorate in Marriage and Family Therapy with a specialization in couples and relationship-based therapies, and is actively working toward certification in Sex Therapy. Over the past three years, Rae has gained extensive experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and life experiences. Her clinical work spans a wide range of ages—from preschool-aged children to senior adults—offering services to individuals, couples, and families. Rae brings empathy, compassion, and unwavering support to every session, creating a safe and accepting space for her clients to explore their stories.
Rae has a strong background in crisis intervention and is known for maintaining a calm, composed presence in high-pressure situations. She draws from a wide array of therapeutic modalities to tailor treatment to the unique needs of each client. Her approach incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered (Rogerian) Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Sex Therapy, IMAGO Therapy, the Gottman Method, Play Therapy, Art Therapy, Music Therapy, and other experiential methods.
Above all, Rae prioritizes building a strong therapeutic relationship. She believes thathealing begins with feeling seen, heard, and supported. Her philosophy is grounded in thebelief that nothing is beyond repair—as long as you’re willing to do the work and keepmoving forward.
Insurances Accepted: Cigna/Evernorth & Aetna (No Medicare or Medicaid plans)
Private Pay Rate: $150 per Individual session; $175 per Couple’s session
