Banyan Psychological Center

✨ Now Accepting New Clients ✨

Angie Melillo currently has openings for new therapy clients at Banyan Psychological Center.

Angie provides a warm, supportive space for individuals navigating life transitions, anxiety, stress, relationship challenges, and personal growth.

Sessions are available virtual and in-person for clients in Florida at affordable rates.

If you know someone looking for support, please let them know to reach out. 🤍

📩 Contact us to learn more or schedule an appointment.

Dreams. Dedication. DONE ✔️ Congratulations to Jessica Custer for officially becoming a Licensed Mental Health Counselor! 🎉 We’re honored to have such a passionate and caring therapist on our team. 💫

Meet Angie 🌿

Angie is a graduate student in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program at Florida Gulf Coast University, working under the supervision of Tara Spurr, LMHC, RPT-S. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Human Development and Family Studies from Bowling Green State University.

With extensive experience supporting children, families, and older adults across school, community, and residential settings, Angie brings a compassionate and holistic approach to her work. By integrating Narrative and Person-Centered theories, she helps individuals reconnect with themselves and their world—guiding them toward living more authentically.

Angie believes that connection is the ultimate healer and teacher. She focuses on highlighting each person’s innate strengths, empowering them to build a meaningful and sustainable life. As an aspiring Play Therapist, she works with individuals across the lifespan, encouraging them to nurture their heart and inner child as a path toward healing and growth. 💫

We had a blast supporting Sunshine from Darkness’s event today at Mote. ☀️🐟

Join our Play Therapy Group Supervision led by Tara Spurr, RPT-S!
Enhance your skills, collaborate with other clinicians, and gain practical strategies for working with clients of all ages.
🗓 Select Fridays
⏰ 8:30–9:30 AM EDT
💲 $50 per session
Spots are limited—register today!

Exciting news! ✨

Taylor Strand is now officially an EMDR-trained therapist and is offering EMDR therapy to clients.

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a powerful, evidence-based approach that helps people process and heal from trauma, anxiety, and distressing life experiences.

If you’ve been feeling stuck or overwhelmed, this could be a supportive next step in your healing journey.

Reach out to learn more or to schedule a session 💛

Tara is honored and excited to provide training for the New England Association for Play Therapy on treating pediatric OCD. therapy

Research shows us that Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) is the most effective treatment for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. ERP involves the client and their parents having to face their fears and engage in very difficult tasks. Play therapy is the perfect complement to integrate in order to engage and motivate the child and their family members. This training will explore how to use play therapy techniques to help the child make sense of their OCD as well as how to use play therapy to create exposures and rewards. Participants will also be able to share case examples and brainstorm with the group for play therapy exposure ideas.

Register: https://newenglandplaytherapy.org/events

Appointments are still available for Pineview Testing before the April 10th deadline. Call or text to schedule. (941) 212-0422

Welcome Taylor Strand! Taylor has a wealth of experience working with children, including in the school setting. Taylor has evening openings and will be accepting several insurances. Call or email to schedule!