Susanne Armstrong,
M. Ed., Ed.S., LMHC
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Susanne was born and raised in Florida, attended the University of Florida in Gainesville, and she loves her “Gators”! She reminds everyone the Gators are the 2007 National Champions in football and basketball!!!! Susanne has been working in the mental health field since obtaining her graduate degree in 1995. She loves children and has dedicated her life to helping children and their families be happy, healthy and successful in today's challenging society. Susanne and her husband have a young daughter that is the center of their world. Susanne believes that families today have a much more difficult time being resilient and feels that through counseling, they can begin to establish the skills and attributes necessary for their success.
Two of Susanne's favorite quotes are:
“We shall not achieve any significant change in society until we focus not only on what it means to be a parent, but also on what it means to be a child.”
“Take the hand of your child and invite her to go out and sit with you on the grass. The two of you may want to contemplate the green grass, the little flowers that grow among the grasses, or the sky. Breathing and smiling together- that is peace education. If we know how to appreciate these beautiful things, we will not have to search for anything else. Peace is available in every moment, in every breath, in every step.”
Susanne has the innate ability to bond with children almost immediately. Her compassion, caring and empathy are easily observed by everyone in the offices at Pathways Counseling Center . Give her a call or better still, drop by the office and see for yourself the “energy” she exudes. 
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Matthew Fox,
M. Ed., CAP, LMHC
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Matt is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Certified Addictions Professional. He graduated from the University of North Texas in 1996 with a Master's Degree in Community Counseling. He had been working in the counseling field for over twelve years, specializing in addictions and trauma. He is also experienced in dealing with other major mental health issues. He works with children, adolescents and adults.
“My focus is on dealing with the traumas that underlie symptoms. Trauma interferes with normal brain function and obscures awareness of our true nature. I provide the client with techniques and tools they can use outside the session to deal with their issues. This tends to speed up the process of recovery.”
Along with Matt's professional expertise and traditional approaches to healing, he brings new techniques to the psychotherapeutic process. Give him a call or click the link to favorite sites or detailed CVA, to learn more about these exciting interventions.
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Anne Lama-Lewis, LCSW
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Anne Lama-Lewis is a graduate of Fordham University at Lincoln Center, N.Y. where she received her MSW degree. She has been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker since 1997. She is experienced working with a diverse population, inclusive of substance abuse, women’s issues and couples therapy. Ann has post graduate certification in behavioral therapy with children and adolescents (Westchester Center for the Studies of Psychotherapy and Psychoanalysis). She has recently added certification in Clinical hypnosis and Rapid Trauma Resolution to her resume (2008). Anne has now joined the State of Florida Crisis Response Team (2009) aimed at assisting victims/survivors of disasters.
Anne started working with Pathways on a part-time basis in 2006 and has been a full-time psychotherapist with Pathways since December 2008.
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Susan Balsamo, MSW, LCSW Resume
Susan was raised on Long Island , New York and relocated to Florida with her family in 1991. She attended Pasco-Hernando Community College for her Associates Degree, Saint Leo University for her Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, and then the University of Central Florida for her Master's Degree. Susan also holds a Graduate Certificate in Addictions.
Over the past 7 years, Susan has worked with diverse clientele. She was a social worker at Community Hospital where she provided therapy and services for those who were suffering from chronic and severe mental illnesses ranging from depression to personality disorders. Susan was a school social worker for the Hernando County School district for five and a half years. She is able to provide counseling for students from elementary through high school and advocate to ensure their educational needs are being met. Susan also has an extensive background with geriatric clientele through extensive internships and employment in a local nursing home.
Susan enjoys spending quality time with her family and loves to travel and explore different cultures worldwide.
“Every life has its dark and cheerful hours. Happiness comes from choosing which to remember.” Author Unknown
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Roberto Quiroz, LMHC
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| Education: Masters Degree in Mental Health Counseling
Nova University, Ft. Lauderdale, FL.
Experience: For the past nine years, Roberto has been providing therapy to a variety of clients, ranging in age from 4-year-olds to senior citizens. His expertise is working with children, couples and family issues. Roberto uses Solution Focused Therapy which helps the clients to focus on finding solutions to their problems, rather than dwelling on the problems themselves. The use of the “Miracle Question” and reframing are among the many different strategies that are used to help the client create practical changes that will eventually produce a more systemic and permanent change in the family as a whole.
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Natalie Tarr, LMHC
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Natalie is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who received her masters of Science degree from Nova Southeastern University.
Natalie has been working with children and their families for 17 years in Hernando County. She has provided therapeutic interventions and services to children ages 5-18. Natalie utilizes her skills in reality therapy and behavior modification principles in the therapeutic setting.
Natalie enjoys spending time with her family and friends, traveling and relaxing at the beach whenever possible.
Natalie’s personal philosophy is that of the late Walt Disney. “Our greatest natural resource is the minds of our
children.”
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