Ashleigh McLeod

Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Ashleigh is passionate about helping individuals and families discover a deeper sense of who they are. She enjoys coming alongside her clients and offering hope and healing in places where they feel stuck. Ashleigh creates a strong connection with her clients which she believes is foundational for facilitating growth and change. She enjoys working with individuals dealing with relational struggles, burnout, trauma, sexual issues, anxiety, and depression. Ashleigh is also trained in EMDR.

After serving in ministry in California for nearly ten years, Ashleigh earned her M.A. in Counseling from Reformed Theological Seminary.  While the west coast feels like home, she is finding joy and adventure in exploring the Orlando area and discovering the best places to sip on a warm cup of coffee, and as a foodie, the best non-chain restaurants.

Amy Shiver

Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Amy is passionate about helping individuals find hope, healing and restoration. She brings over 13 years of experience working in youth and women’s ministry to her counseling practice. Amy has worked with children and young adults with ADHD and high functioning Autism/Asperger’s Syndrome as well as behavioral issues. Her focus is working with adolescents, women and men who struggle with anxiety, depression, and relationship issues, with a special interest in life transitions. Amy utilizes an integrative theoretical approach to counseling, depending on each individual’s circumstances and needs.

Amy earned her Master’s degree in Counseling from Webster University and received her Bachelor’s degree in Education from the University of West Georgia. Her husband and best friend, Jason, is a pastor and they have enjoyed serving in ministry together for the last 17 years. They love partnering to raise their three adventurous, lively children! Amy is an avid reader, a sports fanatic and enjoys traveling and exploring new places.

Rey Rivera

Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Rey’s hope is that his clients feel fully known and accepted. He believes that change occurs when clients become aware of the emotions and underlying compulsions undergirding their choices in life. He works with individuals, couples and adolescents and specializes in working with trauma, sexual abuse, depression, anxiety, grief, men’s issues, relationship struggles and spirituality. As a Certified Birkman Consultant, Rey uses personality assessments to help his clients deal with life transitions, such as going to college or changing careers. He also uses assessments to increase understanding between couples and promote efficiency among professional teams. Rey understands the vulnerability it takes to seek counseling and hopes to honor the courage of his clients by providing a safe and intentional therapeutic relationship.

Rey was born and raised in Puerto Rico before his family moved to Orlando. He received his B.S. in Psychology from the University of Central Florida and his M.A. in Counseling from Reformed Theological Seminary. Rey is most grateful for the gift of his wife Holly and son Micah. When not spending quality time with his family, he enjoys working out, reading and playing guitar. Rey ofrece servicios en español.

Elizabeth Aulds

Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Elizabeth recognizes how much strength and bravery it takes to engage in the counseling process. She is passionate about walking alongside youth and adults to help them experience healing from struggles related to traumatic experiences, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. She specializes in working with children, adolescents, and women who have experienced trauma and abuse.

She was previously on staff with a ministry for over a decade working with middle and high school students. Elizabeth has been trained in adoption competency and serves as a Qualified Supervisor in the state of Florida for registered mental health counseling interns.

Elizabeth graduated with her Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology from Palm Beach Atlantic University. Outside of counseling, Elizabeth is actively engaged in her church, enjoys spending time with friends, her energetic dog Ari, and traveling to the mountains to hike and revel in the beauty of creation.

Paul Wheatley

Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Paul’s passion for the field of counseling has been deeply impacted by his own journey. After a season of devastating loss, he sought counseling when he realized his work life, and relationships were being impacted by the deep sadness and confusion that he was holding inside. His time in therapy helped him heal and start putting the pieces of his life back in order and sparked a deep joy and gratitude that led him to enter the field. Paul later earned a M.S. in counseling from Palm Beach Atlantic University. 

Paul works with individuals and couples, as well as provides family counseling to adults, adolescents, and children. His approach is to create an open and safe environment centered on the client where their story can be shared, received, and affirmed without judgment. He considers it a privilege to help his clients walk through difficult times in their lives. Whether it is anxiety/depression, relationship/marriage issues, the loss of a loved one, unresolved trauma, sexual/pornography issues and addictions, career challenges/changes, self-esteem issues, or the unique challenges that come with being an adolescent or young adult, he would love the opportunity to spend the time working with you toward healing and change. Paul has been married for 35 years and enjoys spending time with his wife and three adult daughters. 

Meli Smith

Registered Mental Health Counseling Intern

Meli is deeply passionate about the work of counseling because she herself has experienced transformative change through the counseling process. She sees bravery in each client who steps into her office and desires to create a safe space for a person to be known. Meli believes change is possible for every client who has the desire, hope, and determination to take steps towards growth and healing.  Meli has a particular passion for working with children and families. Meli lived overseas and grew up in a family where she was both a missionary kid (MK)  third culture kid (TCK).  In addition to children and families, Meli enjoys working with adults and couples. She considers it a privilege to walk alongside any person whether they are dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, marital issues, family conflict or a variety of other hardships. 

Prior to pursuing her degree in counseling Meli was a teacher at several local elementary schools, and also worked alongside Christian ministries in the area by supporting, preparing, and debriefing children and families for their life overseas. Meli graduated from the University of Central Florida with a B.S. in Early Childhood Education and from Reformed Theological Seminary with her M.A  in Counseling. Outside of the counseling room Meli enjoys adventuring around Orlando with her husband and toddler, attending UCF football games (Go Knights!) and reading a good book with a cozy blanket.