about us

  Owner, Clinical Director

Licensed Mental Health Counselor, 

State of Florida

She / Her

EMDR Therapist

Registered Play Therapist

Plantation, Florida and Telehealth

LeAnn DeHoff, PhD, LMHC, RPT works with children, families, and adults who are adjusting to life's many changes. Dr. DeHoff achieved her PhD in International Psychology with a specialization in Organizations and Systems from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. She believes each person and family are unique. She uses a prescriptive and evidenced-based approach to therapy, which includes healing behaviors, emotions, and wounds. Dr. DeHoff is a trauma-focused therapist, an EMDR therapist, and Registered Play Therapist. She enjoys working with children of all ages, adults, families, and with couples, using emotionally-focused couple therapy techniques. For more information about Dr. DeHoff, visit www.drleann.com and her profile on Psychology Today.

Licensed Clinical Social Worker, 

State of Florida

She / Her

EMDR Therapist

Boca Raton, Florida and Telehealth

Merieme Amrouss, LCSW aims to help every client find the right fit and feel advocated for. She received her undergraduate degree in Social Work at Florida Atlantic University and her Master's degree in Social Work at Barry University. Merieme is trauma trained and EMDR therapist.  She enjoys working with teenagers, young adults, and families.  For more information about Merieme, visit her profile on Psychology Today.

Licensed Clinical Social Worker, 

State of Florida

She / Her

EMDR Therapist

Boca Raton, Florida and Telehealth

Sierra Mihovich, LCSW is dedicated to social work and therapy. Sierra received her undergraduate and Master's degree in Social Work from Florida Atlantic University. Sierra uses an emotionally-focused, client centered approach to be able to meet the needs of each person in which she works. Sierra is trained in EMDR, play therapy techniques, sand tray therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy. She has experience in private, community, and school-based settings, providing therapeutic interventions for children (2+), teenagers, and adult women. For more information about Sierra Mihovich, visit her profile on Psychology Today. 

Registered Mental Health Intern, 

State of Florida

She / They

Plantation, Florida and Telehealth

Haley Ferguson has her Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from the University of Central Florida. She uses a client-centered, humanistic approach that focuses on the unique individual needs of her clients. For treatment, Haley utilizes evidence-based practices including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Play and Art Therapy techniques, and Mindfulness. Haley has gained experience working in both community and private settings, providing services for adolescents, adults, and families experiencing depression, anxiety, gender dysphoria, trauma, stress, and family/relationship conflicts. Haley is passionate about providing a welcoming space for clients of all communities, including clients ages 9+, POC, and LGBTQ+ clients, and is excited to provide therapeutic services to her local community. For more information about Haley Ferguson, visit her profile on Psychology Today. 

Registered Mental Health Intern, 

State of Florida

Boca Raton, Florida and Telehealth

 Angela Fogel has an undergraduate degree in Psychology, minor in Business Administration, and she achieved her Master’s degree in Counseling from Saybrook University. She approaches therapy with a humanistic lens. Angela uses an intuitive, integrative, client-centered approach infused with mindfulness and somatic techniques. She believes we all have a purpose and deserve to live a fulfilling life, and practices this perspective as a therapist, certified yoga instructor, and Reiki Master/Teacher.  Angela is an advocate for holistic wellness and values the mind, body, and spirit connection. She tailors each session specifically to the individual and family. Angela works with adults and adolescents (12+).

Registered Mental Health Intern, 

State of Florida

Plantation, Florida and Telehealth

Kelly Griffin achieved her Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from the University of Central Florida and is currently working towards her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at Nova Southeastern University. Kelly uses a humanistic approach that integrates evidence-based practices such as cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and medical models. She has over 3 years of inpatient pediatric tech experience and spent 1.5 years providing inpatient bedside counseling to patients with traumatic injuries, including neuropsychological conditions, at Orlando Regional Medical Center. Kelly strongly believes in the importance of strength-based healing that begins with the mind-body connection. She has worked with clients of all ages (3+) to help navigate depression, anxiety, trauma, health conditions, caregiving, and family systems. 

Registered Mental Health Intern, 

State of Florida

EMDR Therapist

Plantation, Florida and Telehealth

Alexis Rose holds a Master’s degree in Psychological Counseling with a focus in Mental Health Counseling from the University of Miami and is currently working towards her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at Nova Southeastern University. She practices from a cognitive-behavioral and dialectical behavioral orientation, and she is certified in eye movement desensitization reprocessing (EMDR) therapy. She has worked with individuals (ages 7+) from diverse backgrounds with an array of psychopathology and life concerns not limited to: depression, anxiety, trauma, familial conflict, loss of relationship, career counseling, and bereavement. Alexis has trained as a Mental Health Counseling Intern at Mount Sinai Intensive Outpatient & Partial Hospitalization Inpatient Behavioral Health Units and the Institute for Individual and Family Counseling. 

Registered Clinical Social Worker Intern, 

State of Florida

She / Her

EMDR Therapist

Boca Raton, Florida and Telehealth

Lisa Still is a Registered Clinical Social Worker Intern. She received her undergraduate degree in Human Resources at Indian River State and her Master's degree in Social Work at Barry University. She is trained in EMDR, Play Therapy techniques, and Trauma-Focused Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy. Lisa has over 9+ years of experience working in schools, private, and community settings. She works with children (age 4+), adolescents, adults, couples, and families. Her experiences and expertise are working with clients through trauma, life transitions, ADHD, adjustment disorders, anxiety, and depression. She takes pride in being able to give her clients the space and structure to help them express themselves and process past experiences.

Student Therapist

Graduate School of Social Service 

They / Their

Boca Raton, Florida

Thrin Vianale is a graduate student at Fordham University’s Graduate School of Social Service. They hold Bachelor’s degrees from Florida State University in English Literature and Philosophy. They were involved in several political activist organizations centered around human rights while at FSU. They have previously worked as a program coordinator for Girls’ Rock Camp, a youth camp centered around music, empowerment, and teamwork in music for young girls. They are interested in working as a clinical counselor upon the completion of their degree program, particularly with members of the LGBTQIA+ community.

Thrin is currently providing low cost therapeutic services under the supervision of Merieme Amrouss, LCSW, Fordham University, and LeAnn DeHoff, PhD, LMHC RPT.  For more information about Thrin's services, click here!

Office Manager

He / His

Boca Raton and Plantation, Florida

Greg Mullen is a lifetime resident of Florida, who grew up in Boca Raton.  When you call The Lux Center of Counseling and Education, Greg will answer the phone.  

He serves as the link between our center, the community, and our clinicians. He helps orient clients with the organization and provides them with information to help them navigate the behavioral health system.  He'll guide you through the sign up process and answer your questions.  If he doesn't know the answer, he will call you back with it or connect you with the right information!