Business Details
Your Trusted Mental Health Partner in West Melbourne
Skylight Counseling Services is a dedicated team of licensed clinicians providing comprehensive mental health counseling services to children, teens, adults, and families. Established in West Melbourne, Florida, we serve clients throughout Brevard County and virtually across the state. Our practice is built on a foundation of empathy, expertise, and evidence-based approaches, with specialized teams focused on pediatric care and adolescent/adult populations. We offer tailored therapeutic solutions including individual counseling, play therapy, EMDR, couples therapy, and telehealth services.Our mission emphasizes active listening, empowerment, and fostering healing through personalized treatment plans. With clinicians trained in diverse modalities, we address anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions while maintaining strict confidentiality and ethical standards. Our administrative team ensures seamless scheduling and billing processes, allowing clients to focus on their mental wellness journey.
Services
Individual Counseling
Play Therapy
Group Therapy
Telehealth
Couples Counseling
Family Counseling
EMDR
Highlights and features
- We have licensed clinicians specializing in trauma-informed care and EMDR therapy
- Our practice offers dedicated teams for children and adolescent/adult populations
- Telehealth services available for Florida residents with flexible scheduling options
- We provide evidence-based play therapy for children's emotional and behavioral needs
- Comprehensive treatment plans address anxiety, depression, and life transitions
Services
Individual Counseling
Tailored one-on-one therapy sessions address anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions. Our licensed clinicians create personalized treatment plans focusing on emotional regulation, behavioral changes, and personal development. Sessions use evidence-based approaches including cognitive-behavioral techniques and mindfulness to help clients achieve specific goals through weekly or biweekly appointments.
Play Therapy
Specialized therapy for children using play as their natural communication medium. Clinicians help children process emotions, develop coping skills, and resolve behavioral issues through structured play activities. This approach addresses trauma, anxiety, and developmental challenges while fostering emotional growth and social skills in a safe, non-threatening environment.
Telehealth
Secure video therapy sessions available statewide for Florida residents. Telehealth provides accessible mental health care through smartphones, tablets, or computers. This service accommodates busy schedules, mobility limitations, and social anxiety while maintaining the same therapeutic quality as in-person sessions with licensed clinicians.
Couples Counseling
Therapy focused on improving communication and resolving conflicts in relationships. Clinicians help couples address intimacy issues, infidelity, and life transitions through structured sessions. The approach emphasizes mutual understanding, conflict resolution, and rebuilding trust to strengthen partnerships and achieve relationship goals.
EMDR Therapy
Specialized therapy for trauma and PTSD using bilateral stimulation techniques. EMDR helps reprocess traumatic memories through guided eye movements, reducing their psychological impact. This evidence-based approach addresses anxiety, phobias, and complex trauma while promoting emotional healing and cognitive restructuring through targeted therapeutic protocols.
People
Alyssa Buchanan
Owner & Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Alyssa Buchanan founded Skylight Counseling Services with over 15 years of clinical social work experience. Specializing in trauma therapy, she provides expert guidance while overseeing clinical operations and EMDR intensives.
Jennifer Rios-Duque
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Jennifer Rios-Duque brings extensive experience in couples therapy and family systems. Her client-centered approach focuses on relationship dynamics and emotional healing through evidence-based counseling techniques.
Kelly Patton
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Kelly Patton specializes in couples counseling and music therapy. With dual certifications, she integrates creative approaches to address relationship challenges and emotional wellness for diverse client populations.
Morgan Socorso
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Morgan Socorso focuses on adolescent mental health with expertise in anxiety disorders and behavioral issues. She provides targeted therapy for teens navigating academic, social, and emotional challenges.
Dawn Huggins
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Dawn Huggins specializes in child therapy with registered play therapy credentials. She helps children process trauma and develop emotional regulation through developmentally appropriate therapeutic play techniques.
Questions
What mental health services do you offer?
We provide individual counseling, play therapy, EMDR, couples therapy, family counseling, and telehealth services for children, teens, and adults.
Do you offer telehealth options?
Yes, we provide telehealth therapy for Florida residents using secure video conferencing through smartphones, tablets, or computers.
What is EMDR therapy?
EMDR is a trauma-focused therapy using bilateral stimulation to reprocess traumatic memories, reducing their emotional impact and promoting healing.
Is play therapy effective for children?
Yes, play therapy helps children express emotions and develop coping skills through structured play activities tailored to their developmental needs.
Do you accept insurance?
We provide superbill receipts for potential out-of-network reimbursement but recommend contacting your insurance provider for specific mental health coverage details.
