About Me

I’m a third-generation Floridian and lifelong Gator fan. I earned my Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, followed by a Master’s in Education with a concentration in Marriage and Family Counseling, as well as a Specialist in Education each from the University of Florida. Most of my clinical experience has been in private practice, supporting individuals and families across the lifespan. In 2012, I founded Vann Counseling & Consulting in Gainesville, Florida, and have worked as a solo practitioner ever since. Since 2020, my practice has been entirely virtual, allowing me to serve clients and their families across the Southeast through telehealth.

When I’m not in session, you’ll find me cooking without a recipe, wishing I were at the lake, getting lost in a good book, traveling with my husband, chauffeuring, and loving, the three mini-Vanns, and eventually clearing my desk of the ever-growing collection of coffee cups.

Focus of Practice

I specialize in clinical counseling and consulting services rooted in a systemic perspective. My offerings include Individual and Family Therapy, ADHD and Autism Evaluations, Forensic Family Law Evaluations, Co-Parenting Consulting, Professional Consulting for fellow clinicians, and Clinical Supervision for Mental Health Counseling and Marriage & Family Therapy interns pursuing Florida licensure.

My clinical focus is on adolescents and teens under stress, and adults who experienced adversity in childhood. Many of my clients identify as Gen-Z, millennials, or high-achieving professionals navigating trauma from their families of origin and seeking healthier, more authentic relationships with others and themselves.

In recent years, my work has become increasingly specialized around neurodivergence. A common thread among my clients is a deep interest in understanding how their unique brain styles affect their performance, well-being, and relationships. I work best with clients who are exploring what it means to be multiply neurodivergent and who are ready to embrace that exploration with curiosity and courage.

Therapeutic Approach

My approach to therapy is neurodiversity-affirming, trauma-informed, and grounded in your strengths. I believe therapy works best when it feels like a partnership where you feel seen, supported, and safe to explore whatever’s coming up. We’ll work together to set goals that feel meaningful to you, and I’ll bring curiosity, empathy, and a big-picture lens to help connect the dots between your past and present.

As a systemic therapist, I pay close attention to the impact of things like identity, culture, gender, and power because those things matter and shape how we move through the world. With over a decade of experience working with neurodivergent individuals and families (and my own lived experience in that space), I aim to create a space where you can show up as your full self. If you’re interested in healing your relationship with your body, exploring your inner child, getting more in tune with your emotions, or working on healthier connections with others then you’re in the right place.