Empowering Health Through Therapy and Wellness Solutions

MEET OUR TEAM

Yvette Tucholski-Dekeles, LMHC, NBCCH, EMDR Certified

Yvette founded South Tampa Therapy & Wellness and has been a Licensed Mental Health Counselor since 1998. She specializes in trauma recovery and couples counseling, providing evidence-based care for healing, growth, and well-being.


Credentials & Specialized Training

  • EMDR Certified
  • Extensively trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Board-Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist (NBCCH)
  • Certified Prepare/Enrich facilitator for couples counseling
  • Trained to screen and diagnose Irlen Syndrome

Session Rates:

Individual Counseling: $200 / 60 minutes

Couples Counseling: $225 / 90 minutes (self-pay only)

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Linda Khmelnytska, LMHC, EMDR Certified, EMDRIA Approved Consultant

Linda is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor specializing in adult counseling, trauma recovery, and brain health. She supports adults experiencing PTSD, depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, codependency, boundary issues, grief, stress, panic attacks, and challenges faced by adult children of immigrants.


Credentials & Therapeutic Approaches

  • EMDR Certified and EMDRIA Approved Consultant
  • Amen Clinics Certified Brain Health Coach
  • Trained in EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), mindfulness, and clinical hypnosis
  • Fluent in English and Ukrainian

Session Rate:
Individual Counseling (Adults): $200 / 60 minutes

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Victoria Shaw, LMHC


Victoria supports clients with depression, anxiety, trauma, stress, and behavioral concerns. She has a special interest in chronic pain and autoimmune conditions, using compassionate, trauma-informed care.


Credentials & Specialized Training

  • Licensed Mental Health Counselor
  • Trained in Virtual EMDR
  • Uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and person-centered therapy

Victoria tailors telehealth sessions to clients’ needs, offering flexible support from home while honoring changing symptoms and energy levels. She offers flexible, client-centered support.


Teletherapy Only


Session Rate:
Individual Counseling: $150 / 60 minutes

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Kendall Murray, RCSWI


Kendall is a Registered Clinical Social Work Intern supporting adolescents and adults with depression, anxiety, substance use concerns, social anxiety, low self-esteem, trauma, and phobias.


Credentials & Specialized Training

  • Registered Clinical Social Work Intern
  • Trained in EMDR, DBT, Strengths-Based, Solution-Focused, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Uses mindfulness and trauma-informed care

Kendall tailors evidence-based support to each client’s needs, helping clients build coping skills and recognize personal strengths over time through care and growth.


Teletherapy Only


Session Rate:
Individual Counseling — $125 / 60 minutes

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Glenda FindlayRose, LMHC


Glenda supports children, adolescents, adults, and families with trauma-informed, culturally sensitive care. She helps clients process trauma, manage anxiety, build resilience, and strengthen relationships.


Credentials & Specialized Training

  • Licensed Mental Health Counselor
  • EMDR-trained clinician
  • Uses DBT, CBT, and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)

Glenda combines empathy and clinical expertise to guide clients through challenges, including family crises, while respecting each person’s needs and encouraging growth, too.



Session Rate:

Individual Counseling: $150 / 60 minutes

Family Counseling: $200 / 90 minutes (self-pay only)

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Mattie Shaw, RMHCI


Mattie is a Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern focused on young adults, offering a supportive space where clients feel respected and understood.


Credentials & Specialized Training

  • Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern
  • Trained in EMDR
  • Uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Strengths-Based Therapy, and Narrative Therapy
  • Follows a person-centered approach

Mattie helps clients explore their experiences and grow, believing each person is the expert in their own life. She provides empathetic, evidence-based guidance.


Session Rate:

Individual Counseling (Adolescents & Adults): $125 / 60 minutes

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Abbey Hippenstiel, RMHCI


Abbey is a Registered Mental Health Counseling Intern who supports adolescents and adults in a warm, nonjudgmental environment. She helps clients navigate trauma, anxiety, relationships, life transitions, self-esteem, body image, eating-related concerns, and everyday stress.


Credentials & Specialized Training

  • Registered Mental Health Counseling Intern
  • Trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Attachment-Based Therapy, and behavioral strategies
  • Takes an individualized, collaborative approach to care

Abbey helps clients build self-understanding, strengthen relationships, heal from difficult experiences, and develop confidence for meaningful change.


Session Rate:

Individual Counseling (Adolescents & Adults): $125 / 60 minutes

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Savana Shimer, RMHCI


Savana is a Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern who supports clients experiencing depression, anxiety, ADHD, low self-esteem, trauma, stress, and life transitions. She provides compassionate, individualized care tailored to each client’s needs and goals.


Credentials & Specialized Training

  • Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern
  • Trained in EMDR
  • Uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Offers career counseling and exploration
  • Experienced in supporting adolescents on the autism spectrum

Savana’s strength-based, empathetic approach encourages resilience, self-understanding, and meaningful growth while helping clients navigate personal and professional challenges.


Session Rate:

Individual Counseling: $125 / 60 minutes

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EMDR

 Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is an evidence-based therapeutic approach designed to help individuals effectively process and heal from traumatic or distressing experiences that may be impacting current thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.


  • Watch the video to learn more about how EMDR can support your healing journey.

Clinical Hypnotherapy

Clinical Hypnotherapy is a therapeutic approach that creates a state of focused attention and increased receptivity, allowing the use of positive suggestions and guided imagery to address a wide range of concerns. This evidence-informed method can help individuals reduce stress, change unhelpful patterns, and support overall well-being.



  • Watch the video to learn more about how Clinical Hypnotherapy can support your healing process.

Irlen Syndrome

Irlen Syndrome is a perceptual processing disorder that is often mistaken for learning difficulties such as ADD, ADHD, or Dyslexia. Early identification through screening can make a significant difference in learning,

performance, and overall well-being.


  • Watch the video to learn more and contact us today to schedule a screening.

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