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Empower Professional Counseling Services
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Our Team

Clinicians Who Work as One Team

Therapists, a psychiatric nurse practitioner and an admissions lead who share a plan, with your consent, instead of working in separate offices.

How We Work Together

Different training, one plan

Each person on our team brings a different strength: trauma processing, military experience, substance use treatment, medication management, or the practical side of getting into care. When you start with us, we match you with the person whose training fits what you are dealing with.

If your needs change, you do not have to start over somewhere new. You can ask for a specific clinician when you call, or let our admissions team suggest one after your free 15-minute consult.

  • Portrait of Joni Winstead, LMHC, LMFT, LPC, QS, NCC, MCAP, C-DBT, CTP

    Founder and Owner, Therapist

    Joni Winstead

    LMHC, LMFT, LPC, QS, NCC, MCAP, C-DBT, CTP

    Founder of the practice. Works with adults and teens on trauma, anxiety, depression, addiction and relationships, using EMDR and DBT.

    Read about Joni
  • Portrait of Jenna West, PsyD, LMFT

    Therapist

    Jenna West

    PsyD, LMFT

    About 10 years of trauma-informed care, with a background in military and VA behavioral health. Uses EMDR, DBT and CBT.

    Read about Jenna
  • Portrait of Krista Marquick, LMHC, CAP

    Therapist

    Krista Marquick

    LMHC, CAP

    Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Certified Addiction Professional. Individual, couples, group and family work, plus substance use treatment.

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  • Portrait of Samantha Abbott, APRN

    Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

    Samantha Abbott

    APRN

    Psychiatric evaluations, medication management and addiction treatment, including medication-assisted treatment, with a trauma-informed approach.

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  • Portrait of Crawford Winstead, NCIP, NCSC

    Admissions, Care Coordination and Operations

    Crawford Winstead

    NCIP, NCSC

    Nationally certified interventionist and sober companion. Leads admissions, care coordination and operations, with over a decade in behavioral health leadership.

    Read about Crawford

Requesting a Clinician

You can ask for someone by name

Mention the clinician you would like to see when you call or email. If their schedule is full, we will tell you honestly and suggest another option. Openings change week to week, and we are currently accepting new clients.

Sessions

What sessions look like

Every session is held by secure video from a private spot in Florida. Most care starts with a 60-minute intake. Therapy sessions run 53 minutes, groups 60 minutes, medication evaluations 45 minutes and follow-ups 30 minutes.

Insurance in Brief

Insurance

Call the office with any questions about coverage or cost.

Please give 24 hours notice to cancel or reschedule.

Insurance
  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Anthem
  • Cigna
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Optum
  • Tricare
  • Carelon (Beacon)
  • Oscar
  • Headway
  • Curative
  • First Health

Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Can I switch clinicians?

    Yes. If the fit is not right, tell us and we will help you find someone else on the team.
  • Can I see more than one person here?

    Yes. Many clients see a therapist and our psychiatric nurse practitioner, or join a group alongside individual therapy.
  • Is Crawford a clinician?

    No. Crawford is a Nationally Certified Intervention Professional (NCIP) and Nationally Certified Sober Companion (NCSC) who leads admissions and care coordination.

Find the Right Fit

Call or email to ask about a specific clinician or set up a free 15-minute phone consultation.

Existing clients: Client Portal

Please do not send health, treatment or medication details by email. If you are in crisis, call or text 988, or call 911.