The Riverview
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Grounded in our core beliefs— God, Family, & Self-Care—we prioritize personal well-being within our team, so that we may show up fully present for every client. Committed to continued growth, our team regularly trains in the latest, evidence-based strategies to help clients navigate life’s challenges confidently.
Serving Riverview and its surrounding areas, our team comprises highly skilled and compassionate professionals, including Licensed Mental Health Counselors, Social Workers, marriage and family therapists, and Student Interns.
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Thomia Thompson, LMHC
Clinical Director & Licensed Counselor. In-Office & Telehealth.
Mia is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and the Clinical Director of Renewed Integrative Counseling, bringing over a decade of counseling experience and more than 25 years in Christian ministry.
She works with children, adolescents, adults, and families using evidence-based methods, including CBT, Trauma-Focused CBT, EMDR, Play Therapy, and Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), for which she also serves as a Master Trainer. Mia offers Biblically Informed care and is certified in SYMBIS and Level 2 Gottman Couples Therapy, equipping individuals and couples to heal, grow, and thrive.
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For more information about our counseling services, please visit our Counseling page.
Danielle Filip, LMHC
Clinical Compliance Manager & Licensed Counselor. Telehealth Only.
Danielle is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with a heart for walking alongside individuals, couples, and families as they pursue healing and growth. She tailors her approach to each person’s unique needs, drawing from CBT, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Emotion-Focused Therapy, and faith-based principles to address issues like anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, and more.
With training in Gottman techniques and certification as a SYMBIS Pre-Marriage Assessment Facilitator, Danielle is passionate about helping others build stronger connections and lasting change.
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Monica Stuart, LMHC
Licensed Mental Health Counselor. In-Office & Telehealth
Monica is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over five years of experience as a behavior therapist and counselor. She is passionate about helping clients navigate trauma, relationship struggles, and everyday challenges. She creates a safe, supportive space for healing and growth, using a blend of approaches, including CBT, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Emotion-Focused Therapy, and Art Therapy.
Monica is exceptionally dedicated to supporting individuals through prenatal/postnatal transitions, grief, anxiety, and improving communication in relationships.
Jamaruz Thompkins, PMHC
Provisional Mental Health Counselor. In-Office & Telehealth.
Jamaruz is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over six years of experience supporting children, adolescents, adults, and couples through individual and family therapy. He brings a deep passion for helping families find purpose, awareness, and healing in their daily lives. He guides clients toward lasting growth and renewal using modalities like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, and Strength-Based approaches.
As part of the Renewed Integrative Counseling Team, Jamaruz is dedicated to prioritizing families' needs, honoring their stories, and helping them restore and discover their purpose.
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Registered Mental Health Counseling Intern. In-Office & Online.
Patricia Mendez, RMHCI
​Patricia Mendez is a Christian-based Registered Mental Health Counseling Intern devoted to supporting adults, children, couples, and families on their path to healing and self-discovery. With over seven years of experience in school-based counseling, she integrates a client-centered, holistic approach rooted in Gestalt therapy. She is also trained in Gottman (Level 1).
Patricia creates a safe, empathetic space to help clients understand their emotions, manage stress, and build healthier relationships through faith and self-awareness.
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Jessica Dupree, RMHCI
Registered Mental Health Counseling Intern. In-Office & Telehealth.
Psalm 147:3 states that God heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds. Jessica believes true healing comes through the Holy Spirit, God’s Word, and evidence-based therapies like CBT and Emotionally Focused Therapy. She provides a peaceful, encouraging space for anyone to explore their emotions and pursue restoration.
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With experience addressing issues like anxiety, trauma, grief, ADHD, autism, and family conflict, Jessica creates personalized treatment plans rooted in Christian Counseling, Play Therapy, Family Systems, and more. Known for her peaceful spirit and faithfulness in loving others as God loves them, she uses these qualities, paired with evidence-based practices and God’s word, to partner with her clients on their healing journey.
Gina Gallo, RMFT & RMHCI
Registered Marriage & Family Therapist & Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern. In-Office & Telehealth.
Gina is a Registered Marriage and Family Therapist Intern with a Master of Divinity in Clinical Counseling and over seven years of experience supporting individuals, couples, and families through anxiety, trauma, grief, marital conflict, infidelity, and life transitions. She integrates CBT, SFBT, EFT, Bowen Family Systems, Structural Therapy, Christian Counseling, EMDR, and
The Gottman Method into her work.
Gina tailors sessions to each client’s needs, helping them process emotions, challenge unhelpful thoughts, and rebuild self-identity with resilience. Her compassionate, practical approach empowers clients to improve communication, strengthen relationships, and navigate
life’s challenges with renewed hope.
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Bethany Buchholz, RMHCI
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern. In-Office & Telehealth.
Bethany is a dedicated Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern at Renewed Integrative Counseling, with a Master’s degree from Colorado Christian University. She is passionate about helping individuals build resilience and grow through life’s challenges with a compassionate, client-centered approach.
Drawing from her background in psychology and interest in mindfulness, Bethany uses evidence-based techniques to support clients facing trauma, anxiety, grief, depression, and relationship issues.
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Jose Pantojas, RMFTI
Registered Marriage & Family Therapist Intern. In-Office & Telehealth
Jose is a caring and dedicated Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Intern with a background in social work and advanced training in marriage and family therapy. He is passionate about helping individuals, couples, and families navigate life’s challenges with confidence, compassion, and resilience. Jose integrates the Gottman Method for couples therapy and supports children through play therapy, providing a safe space for young clients to express themselves.
He works with teens and adults using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to promote positive thought patterns and effective coping strategies. Known for his warm, nonjudgmental approach, Jose creates a safe and supportive environment where clients can discover their strengths, resolve conflicts, and build lasting, meaningful connections.
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Clinical Student Intern. In-Office & Telehealth.
Rebecca Manzanares, B.A.
Rebecca is a dedicated student intern at Renewed Integrative Counseling, currently pursuing her Master's in Professional Counseling at Southeastern University. With a client-centered and empathetic approach, she works primarily with youth and young adults to build communication skills and support personal growth, using integrative methods like CBT, Mindfulness-Based Therapy, and Systemic Therapy.
With experience working in mental health with children and adults, and fluency in English and Spanish, Rebecca brings valuable insight to her work. She aims to empower individuals at every stage of their mental health journey.
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Florence "Flo" Tillman-Harris, RMHCI
Registered Mental Health Counseling Intern. In-Office & Telehealth.
Flo is a clinically trained counselor with a Master’s in Clinical Psychology from Capella University and a Counseling Certificate from National Louis University. Rooted in her Christian faith and shaped by a compassionate midwestern upbringing, she is passionate about helping individuals feel seen, heard, and supported through life’s emotional and mental challenges.
With a heart for both faith-based and non-faith-based communities, Flo brings empathy, clinical knowledge, and ethical care to her work.
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Clinical Student Intern. In-Office & Telehealth.
Kathleen "Katie" Potter, B.A
Katie is a clinical mental health counseling student intern pursuing her Master’s degree at Liberty University. She brings a warm, client-centered approach to therapy, integrating creative modalities with evidence-based techniques like CBT and Narrative Therapy.
Rooted in Christ, Katie is passionate about supporting clients through self-esteem, identity, life transitions, and emotional regulation, creating a safe space for healing, growth, and meaningful connection.
Kelly Bender, RMHCI
Registered Mental Health Counseling Intern. In-Office & Telehealth.
Kelly is a Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern with over 20 years of experience in human services. She is passionate about walking alongside individuals in seasons of grief, trauma recovery, life transition, and identity exploration. Kelly offers a warm and collaborative approach, integrating evidence-based techniques with faith-based principles for clients seeking spiritually grounded care.
Her therapeutic approach draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma-Focused CBT, EMDR, Narrative Therapy, and elements of Somatic and Expressive Arts therapies. She is also SYMBIS Certified. Kelly believes therapy isn’t just for moments of crisis. It’s a powerful tool for intentional wellness and lasting transformation.
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Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern. In-Office & Telehealth.
Amanda Muniz, RMHCI
Amanda is a Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern passionate about holistic care that integrates mind, body, and soul. Guided by the Holy Spirit, she offers a caring, nonjudgmental space for individuals, couples, and families to explore life’s challenges and emotions. Her collaborative, faith-based approach draws on CBT, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and motivational interviewing.
Amanda supports clients navigating anxiety, depression, transitions, identity, and relationship issues. She is dedicated to helping people feel empowered, heal from brokenness, build meaningful connections, and pursue a purpose-driven life.
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Roanna Beharry, RMHCI
Registered Mental Health Counseling Intern. In-Office & Telehealth.
Roanna Beharry is a Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern with a masters degree from Grand Canyon University. She has provided therapy in school settings, community programs and private practice, working with both individuals and groups. Roanna brings extensive experience supporting children, adolescents and adults through a range of life challenges.
With additional training in Play Therapy and Trauma Therapy, she incorporates approaches such as Sand-Tray Therapy, Art Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Trauma-Focused CBT. Her work addresses concerns including trauma, anxiety, and mood disorders with a focus on fostering a safe collaborative environment where clients can heal, grow and build resilience
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Registered Clinical Social Worker Intern. In-Office & Telehealth.
Maribelle Ramirez, RCSWI
Maribelle is a Registered Clinical Social Work Intern dedicated to walking alongside individuals on their healing journey. She meets clients with compassion and understanding, tailoring her approach to each person’s unique struggles. Drawing from CBT, DBT, and faith-based principles, she addresses anxiety, depression, trauma, family dynamics, and spiritual challenges.
Guided by her Christian faith, Maribelle integrates biblical truths with clinical expertise to help clients find hope, restoration, and freedom. She strives to create a safe, supportive space where individuals feel seen, valued, and empowered to grow.
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11912 Balm Riverview Rd.
Riverview, FL. 33569
29160 Chapel Park Dr.
Wesley Chapel, FL. 33543
1074 S. Florida Ave. Suite 103
Lakeland, FL. 33803
2911 Park Pond Way.
Kissimmee , FL. 34741
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