Meet Our Clinicians

Shantala's passion to help others started at the young age of six when she and her family were on the mission field in Asia. She realized very early on the meaning of impoverishment, loss and despair within these cultures so far from home. She became aware that she felt her happiest when she was able to provide people hope, if only with a smile or a fresh drink of water. Shantala has over 20 years experience working with individuals, families and children, and has worked as a guidance counselor and mental health counselor for Orange County Public Schools for 14 years. Shantala offers several different treatment approaches fitted to address the rising trend in depression and anxiety, behavioral concerns, parenting, relational issues, grief and loss, social and financial strain, and adjustment disorders.

For more than 20 years, I've worked in community mental health, K–12 schools, and higher education, providing counsel and support to individuals and families. I especially enjoy working with teens and young adults as they navigate anxiety, life transitions, past trauma, relationships, school, work and other life challenges. My goal is to create a space where you can show up exactly as you are—without judgment—and feel genuinely heard, supported, and understood. Together we will work as a team to build on your strengths, develop practical tools for life's challenges, confront patterns and develop habits that will allow you to live life abundantly.

James Beller has a master's degree from the University of Central Florida in the field of Counselor Education and has been licensed as a mental health counselor in the state of Florida since 2001. He has a background of working in a combination of private practice, agency work and with the public school system. His foundation is that of a Person Centered Counselor, relying heavily on empathy, unconditional positive regard, and warmth. He also relies heavily on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and is a trained hypnotherapist, which can be particularly helpful to address issues of trauma, anxiety and addiction. James specializes with adolescents, adults, and couples.