Our Team

Jen Jones, NCC, LMFT #3319

Jen Jones is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist with the State of Florida and has been a credentialed counselor for nearly 20 years. After graduating from graduate school at Stetson University, she began her counseling career in the school setting. In that setting, she worked with children with academic, social and behavioral concerns from Kindergarten to 12th grade. After she started her own family, she went back to work in the school setting where she worked with children who had special educational needs. During this time she worked with a skilled team of clinicians who embodied the term “whole child” education. It was in this special education setting where she began to realize the impact if she brought this same collaborative approach to a private setting.

It was March of 2012 when she decided to start Your Bright Side, PLC. Jen specializes her work in academic consultation, family relationships, and divorce adjustment & concerns. Jen is trained as a Parenting Coordinator as well as a Family Mediator in the State of Florida.

Email: Jen@yourbrightsideplc.com

Phone: 407-467-0710

Heather Friedman, LMHC #14495

Heather Friedman is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Qualified Clinical Supervisor with the state of Florida who received her Master of Arts degree from the University of Central Florida in Mental Health Counseling. She works with the population of youth through adulthood and their families, while implementing the practice of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. She has received national certification training through the Behavior Therapy Training Institute in the practice of Exposure Response Prevention (ERP), and is also nationally certified through the APSAC Colloquium in the practice of Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT). She holds a strong background and knowledge in the methods of mindfulness and acceptance- based Cognitive Therapy. She utilizes the practices of play therapy and expressive arts in combination with CBT when treating younger clients.

Heather specializes in the treatment of OCD, anxiety, depression, ADHD, adolescent substance abuse, self-esteem, identity exploration, parenting, motherhood, family conflict resolution, and adverse child life experiences such as divorce and separation. She prides herself on being a strong ally, educator, and advocate for LGBT+ youth and their families.

Outside of her practice, she works as a professor in the area of life skills and student success. She is passionate about serving her community as an advocate for mental health awareness. Heather believes that change comes from accepting ourselves where we are, and working towards growth in areas of concern. She strives to create a safe, laid-back, and nurturing environment for her clients to change and grow while focusing on their strengths.

Email: Heather@yourbrightsideplc.com

Phone: 407.476.7001

Morgan “Paige” Rauscher, LMHC #13290

Morgan “Paige” Rauscher is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Qualified Supervisor with the State of Florida. Paige earned her Master of Arts degree in Counselor Education with a Graduate Certificate in Play Therapy from the University of Central Florida. She has professional experience in a variety of mental health settings, including adolescent residential programs, school-based mental health programs, and inpatient / outpatient acute mental health and substance use programs.

Paige specializes in the treatment of anxiety, depression, substance use disorders, adjustment disorders, trauma, anger and stress management, self-esteem issues, and social skills. Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in conjunction with Play Therapy and Mindfulness based techniques, Paige works with her clients to identify negative thought patterns and feelings, while learning to challenge these beliefs and replace them with more positive thoughts and healthy coping skills.  Paige strives to create a safe and comfortable therapeutic environment where her client can feel empowered to explore areas of awareness, personal growth, and self-acceptance.

Phone: 407-476-1421

Caitlyn M. Bennett, Ph.D., LMHC, LMFT, LPC, NCC

(LMHC (FL) - #15032; LMFT (FL) - #4120 LPC (TX) - #81119)

Caitlyn M. Bennett (she/her/hers) is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Qualified Supervisor in the state of Florida, a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Texas, and Nationally Certified Counselor. Caitlyn earned her Doctorate in Counselor Education and Supervision, Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling, and Graduate Certificate in Marriage, Couples, and Family Counseling from the University of Central Florida. She provides individual, couples, relationship, and family counseling for adolescents, young adults, and adults across the lifespan. Caitlyn specializes in LGBTGEQIAP+ experiences; sexual, affectional, and gender identities; anxiety; stress; adjustment/phase of life concerns; identity development; bipolar and related disorders; family of origin concerns; and emotion regulation. She often utilizes counseling approaches that align with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and Family Systems. Because emotional wounds also impact physical well-being, Caitlyn also focuses on the connection and interaction between mental health and physical well-being. Finally, Caitlyn believes that humor and laughter can be healing practices and in your therapeutic work, there will be moments of laughter as you work towards growth, balance, and wellness.

Identities that are important to Caitlyn include being a partner, daughter, sister, counselor educator, and fierce advocate for others. She enjoys outdoor runs, kayaking, coffee shop exploring, and spending time with her four fur babes. 

To learn more about Caitlyn, her approach, and additional areas of specialization, please visit: www.getcounselinghelp.com 

Email: Caitlyn@getcounselinghelp.com

Phone: 321-348-7833