​​Therapists

Florida Qualified Supervisor
Registered Mental Health Counseling and Marriage and Family Interns ​

Gregory Hasek, MA/MFT
Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida
Licensed Professional Counselor in Oregon​

​​Gregory Hasek started his career in the counseling field working with adolescents in various residential treatment facilities, wilderness camps etc. This work took place for several years in the late 80's and early 90's. He received his A.S. degree in Outdoor Recreation in 1983 and later his B.S. degree in Outdoor Recreation in 1991 from Montreat College in Montreat, North Carolina. He then attended George Fox University in Portland, Oregon from 1995-1998 and received his Masters degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. He has been a Licensed Professional Counselor in Oregon since 2004. He has also been the executive director of a Christian non-profit counseling agency called Misty Mountain Family Counseling Center since 2004 in Portland, Oregon, until his recent move to Southwest Florida in 2015. He has been a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of Florida since 2015. He is also a Florida Qualified Supervisor for both Registered Mental Health Counseling and Marriage and Family Interns. 

He has a passion for working with couples where one or both have had trauma in their past. His desire is to help couples move from being in a destructive cycle of interaction to one of healing at a deeper attachment level, where emotional needs are both expressed and met. He believes that couples can either "rewound each other from childhood" or they can help "heal each other from childhood". He also has a passion for using not only music as a tool in counseling but other alternative treatments such expressive and experiential therapies to help heal the body, mind, emotions and spirit. Since 2004, he has specialized in working with individuals, couples and families who have been affected by sex addiction, pornography and post abortion issues for men and women.

In addition to providing counseling, Mr. Hasek enjoys teaching and presenting at workshops. He has previously taught in George Fox University's Graduate School of Counseling for six years from 2005 to 2011. He is a frequent and highly requested national speaker. He presents at numerous conferences and workshops across the country on issues related to sex addiction and post abortion issues in men. In 2005, he organized the first ever men’s summit in the United States to specifically address how abortion affects men. Since then he has been involved with others in developing The Men and Abortion Network, which is a national organization with a mission to create both awareness and healing for men who have lost a child due to abortion. Mr. Hasek has spoken at numerous conferences over the years, including National Right to Life conventions. He was one of the featured speakers at “Reclaiming Fatherhood,” an international conference on men and abortion, which took place in 2007 and 2008. He has received international attention for his work on men and abortion issues and has presented in Australia in 2012, and at the World Congress on the Family in Barbados in 2016. He is a founding member of the Crisis Pregnancy and Abortion Recovery Division of the American Association of Christian Counselors. He has also recently developed an organization called the American Association of Therapists Treating Abortion Related Trauma, which has a goal of developing evidenced based treatment programs for abortion related trauma. 

​Courtney Newbery, MA
Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida

Courtney Newbery received her Masters in Biblical Counseling from Dallas Theological Seminary in 2008. Her heart and passion is to see people find healing and hope through the power of Christ.

Spending a majority of her younger years on the stage, Courtney always believed that theater was her calling. She graduated with a BA in Musical Theatre and Broadcast Journalism from the University of Southern California in Los Angeles. It was after her undergrad program, however, that God showed her what He had in store. 

Courtney joined the staff of Campus Crusade for Christ (CRU) in 2001, where she helped to lead a ministry of college students in California. Her primary role in this position was to mentor and disciple young women, walking them through many issues related to faith and life. She helped college women who were struggling with eating disorders, body image, self-worth, anxiety and relationships. After several years with CRU, Courtney developed a heart and love for helping people change and decided to pursue seminary to give her the training necessary to more effectively counsel others. 

Courtney has been a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida since 2010. She has worked in a hospice setting and specializes in the areas of grief and loss. She has helped those with  terminal illnesses to work through their emotions as they navigate the circumstances of their physical condition.  Courtney has supported families as they processed the reality of a terminally ill loved one.  

She also has experience with clients in a community mental health environment, focusing on anxiety and depression. Courtney has treated mood and panic disorders.  Having worked with all ages, from children to adults, she has helped clients walk through challenging relationship issues and is a gifted mediator in family conflict, including parent-child relationships.

Courtney believes that God’s Word is our ultimate guide to life and that when integrated with counseling therapy in a healthy and safe environment, lasting change and growth are possible. ​

​​​Princess Anderson, MA
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern ​

Princess attended a private Christian university (Palm Beach Atlantic) in West Palm Beach, FL where she received her Bachelor’s in Psychology and Master’s in Mental Health Counseling with a concentration in Crisis and Trauma Counseling. She is currently a Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern who endeavors to impart the love and compassion of Christ with every interaction.  

She is passionate about helping those who are struggling with behavioral addictions, trauma, anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges. Her clinical experience involves working at a trauma-informed, addiction’s treatment facility (Hanley Center at Origins), where she facilitated experiential groups and provided individual counseling for patients suffering from substance abuse and co-occurring disorders. As part of her holistic approach, she also incorporates elements from evidenced-based modalities such as Gottman Couples Therapy (Levels 1 and 2), Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Motivational Interviewing among others.   

Outside of work, Princess enjoys spending time in nature, whether that is watching a sunset on the beach, taking a nature walk, or paddleboarding with friends and family. ​​

​Ranita Isaac, MA
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern ​
​Ranita earned her Bachelor's in Psychology and Marketing from Upper Iowa University, followed by a Master's in Counseling from HELP University in Malaysia. Now a Registered Mental Health Counseling Intern in Florida, she adopts a holistic approach to therapy, considering the significant impact of culture, socioeconomic status, beliefs, and values on her clients' well-being. She has a focus on women's issues, relationships, anxiety, depression, and trauma.

Her clinical experience included trauma and grief therapy under St Mary's Cathedral in Kuala Lumpur. During this time she used modalities such as Reality Therapy to empower clients to take control of their lives and make choices for themselves; Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), for couples in processing and transforming their emotions, and fostering deeper connections in relationships; Biblical Counseling, which provided a spiritual framework for healing for those who wanted to integrate their faith with therapy; and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients reframe negative thought patterns and develop healthier coping strategies. 

Ranita also worked with young women and adolescents at the YWCA in Kuala Lumpur, where she focused on empowering them to shift their thought patterns, develop healthy communication skills, and express themselves more effectively. Her work also involved helping them navigate and overcome generational trauma, while supporting their efforts to differentiate from their families and establish their own identities.  

Under Yayasan Health on World (YHOW, Kuala Lumpur), Ranita did group therapy for professionals in corporate settings to conduct stress management and affective psychoeducation workshops during the COVID-19 pandemic. These workshops focused on helping participants manage stress levels and included grounding and relaxation exercises to alleviate anxiety.

Committed to creating a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental environment, Ranita is dedicated to helping her clients achieve emotional well-being, personal growth, and relational harmony.  She believes deeply in the power of change and healing, drawing strength from her faith in Jesus to guide both her personal life and her professional work.

​Aina Boyd, MA
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern ​

​Aina Boyd, Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, holds a Master’s degree in Art Therapy Counseling and is dedicated to providing trauma-informed care. Graduating from SIUe (Southern Illinois University Edwardsville) in 2022, Aina integrates clinical techniques with the expressive art therapy continuum, offering clients both traditional talk therapy and creative approaches to healing. While trained in art therapy, Aina ensures that art is used only if the client chooses to engage with it, emphasizing that the therapeutic process is collaborative and deeply personal.

Aina employs evidence-based modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to support clients in navigating anxiety, depression, health issues, ADHD, relationship challenges, stress, and more. Aina is bilingual, offering therapy in both English and Spanish, with experience working in diverse settings, including telehealth. Her approach is rooted in the belief that "healing is not linear," and she meets clients where they are, respecting their unique journeys.
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For those who desire a faith-based perspective, Aina thoughtfully integrates her Christian faith into the therapeutic process, creating a space for spiritual reflection alongside emotional healing. Whether through talk therapy or art, Aina is committed to helping clients find tools that foster long-term healing. Whether you are exploring trauma, managing life transitions, or working through self-esteem struggles, Aina is here to support you on your journey.