A compassionate, knowledgeable, and trauma-informed therapy practice in Florida.

What People Are Saying

“Bloom Mental Health Healing has an exceptional team of therapists with specialties that are typically hard to find elsewhere.

The office space is calming and cozy, creating a welcoming environment that feels more like a comfortable home than a clinical setting.

If you're looking for quality mental health support in a relaxing atmosphere, Bloom provides the perfect combination of expertise and comfort.”

“The entire staff when scheduling my appts have always been so helpful and matched me with the right therapist to help me! I am truly grateful and thankful to your entire staff!”
“As a therapist myself, Bloom is my go to for referrals. I know every clinician there will take great care of any client I refer to them!”
Photograph of Karen Moore, a compassionate therapist at Bloom, specializing in anxiety, mood disorders, eating disorders, and trauma.

Karen Moore

    • “Karen is an incredible therapist and human. She has guided me through trauma work with EMDR that I have been avoiding since childhood. It was definitely challenging and overwhelming at times, but she helped me get through it, and helped me believe in myself enough to keep trying.”

    • “Thank you for being my therapist! You help me navigate life challenges with ease, and I am beyond grateful for you. Thank you for all that you do for me and for others… You are the best.”

    • “I have been with Karen for 9 years and she has been nothing but amazing. Bloom is a welcoming and calming environment, and I enjoy going to sessions.”

    • “Karen is such an amazing professional, therapist, and all around support for her clients. She was my clinical supervisor and had a wealth of knowledge and expertise. She is incredibly perceptive, kind, genuine, and insightful. She knows what people need and is able to move her clients in their healing journey. I was so lucky to have learned from her. Karen is amazing resource to parents, kids, teens, and adults.” - Former Supervisee

    • “Karen has been an incredible clinical supervisor over the past two years - supportive, highly involved, and extremely knowledgeable. Her expertise in eating disorders, trauma, and co-occuring disorders has greatly enhanced my clinical skills and confidence.” - Former Supervisee

    • “As a CEDS consultant, Karen Moore offers a wonderful blend of clinical expertise and compassionate mentorship, making complex cases feel more manageable. Her support has been invaluable!” - Current CEDS Consultee

    • “Karen provided invaluable guidance and support during my CEDS supervision for iaedp certification. Their expertise, encouragement, and deep understanding of eating disorder treatment helped me grow as a clinician and strengthen my skills in providing compassionate, evidence-based care.” - Former CEDS Consultee

    • “Karen’s consultation style is both practical and empowering; she has helped me refine my clinical skills and approach eating disorder treatment with greater confidence.” - Current CEDS Consultee

    • "As a fellow therapist, I highly recommend Karen. We’ve collaborated many times and I’ve referred several clients to her. The feedback I get about Karen is how effective she is at helping clients feel better about who they are and hopeful for the future. She’s an effective problem solver and compassionate healer." - Darcy, Licensed Therapist

    • "Karen is a very experienced and caring psychotherapist who provides therapy with an empathic approach, allowing her clients to grow in a safe and supportive environment." - Janice, Licensed Therapist

    • "I’ve collaborated with Karen multiple times. She is a compassionate therapist who supports her clients and communicates clearly. She’s a pleasure to work with!" - Kathryn, Registered Dietitian

    • "Karen is a great therapist as she is kind, gentle, understanding, and wise. I had the opportunity to work alongside her and I learned a great deal. I highly recommend!" - Brittany, Licensed Therapist

    • "I find Karen to be a very caring and compassionate individual who always keeps her professional focus on the needs of her clients. She exhibits a strong ethical base, while still allowing for the professional relationship and rapport to flourish. Karen's style is eclectic and guided by her client goals." - Sabrina, Licensed Therapist

    • "Karen is an incredible resource for clients with eating disorder issues, practice building/consultation and general collaboration. She is patient, honest and direct.” - Nikki, Licensed Therapist

    • "Experienced, kind therapist that specializes in Eating Disorders. Karen is an excellent therapist for those seeking relief and healing from emotional distress and pain." - Peta, Licensed Therapist

    • "Karen is an insightful and brilliant therapist. She easily connects with all of her clients. She is passionate about her work with eating disorder clients and can help them on their healing journey. She is also an incredible supervisor and educator." - Alyssa, Licensed Therapist

    • "Karen is very knowledgeable and supportive to all her clients. She gives just the right amount of insight and challenge to support meeting treatment goals." - Melissa, Licensed Therapist

    • "Karen is an experienced therapist who specializes in treating individuals with eating disorders. She deeply understands the psychological and emotional challenges that accompany these conditions and tailors her treatment plans to meet each person's needs." - Raquel, Pre-Licensed Therapist

    • “Karen is a great therapist who really knows her stuff about eating disorders!” - Sydney, Licensed Therapist

A trauma-informed therapist in St Augustine, Florida.

Melissa Lichtenberger

    • "Melissa is a very warm, empathetic, and skilled clinician. I would highly recommend her, as a colleague." - Valerie, Licensed Therapist

    • "Melissa truly values and respects her clients. She meets them with empathy and encouragement to provide a trusting and safe therapeutic relationship." - Karen, Licensed Therapist

    • “Melissa is nurturing and creative. She provides a supportive environment for all ages to explore their emotions and needs. She offers warmth, guidance, and empathy, creating a space for self-discovery. I appreciate her insight and love working with her." - Alyssa, Licensed Therapist

    • "Melissa is an incredibly empathetic therapist who creates a safe space for her clients to open up and be vulnerable. Her encouraging approach helps individuals build confidence, overcome challenges, and move toward personal growth with renewed strength.” - Raquel, Pre-Licensed Therapist

    • “Melissa has a calming, kind, and understanding presence. She effortlessly builds strong, trusting relationships with clients. I'm grateful to work alongside her-she's always willing to offer support and consultation, making our practice even stronger.” - Elizabeth, Licensed Therapist

    • “Best therapist ever!” - Sydney, Licensed Therapist

A skilled therapist in treating adults struggling with emotional conditions.

Sydney Reese

    • “I've been in therapy with Sydney for over 2 years now and she has been wonderful. She has helped me navigate things in my mental healing that I never would have even thought of, like removing toxic people from my life and putting myself and well-being first. It's been an incredible journey thus far and I'm looking forward to continuing my healing with Sydney.”

    • “Sydney is an amazing therapist—insightful, supportive, and just the right amount of sarcastic. And Spec? Absolute legend. Best co-therapist ever. 10/10 would recommend!”

    • “Sydney is wonderful! I appreciate her thoughtfulness and guidance.”

    • "I've had the pleasure of working alongside Sydney Reese for the past three years, supporting clients in their eating disorder recovery. I’ve seen firsthand how her humor, direct approach, and deep understanding of eating disorders helps clients gain insight and make real progress. She meets clients where they are and empowers them to take steps toward their goals with confidence. It’s been fun collaborating with her and I’ve even had the chance to meet Dr. Spec, who is the best addition to the therapy experience!" - Kristen, Registered Dietitian

    • “I had the pleasure of working alongside Sydney as a dietitian, and I can confidently say she is an exceptional therapist. Her empathy and dedication to her patients were evident in every interaction, and she consistently went above and beyond to ensure their well-being. We collaborated on many challenging cases, and her insightful approach, combined with her deep understanding of patient needs, always made a positive impact. It was a pleasure to work together, and I highly recommend her for her expertise and compassionate care. - Emma, Registered Dietitian

    • "Sydney specializes in ACT, demonstrating exceptional skill with eating disorders and complex clients. She is authentic, direct, and supportive, creating a safe space where trust, healing, and meaningful growth flourish." - Alyssa, Licensed Therapist

    • "Sydney easily connects with her clients due to her insightfulness and honest approach. While being highly skilled with helping clients through varying issues, she is an excellent therapist for those struggling with eating disorders." - Karen, Licensed Therapist

    • "Sydney is a professional and knowledgeable therapist. She addresses clients in a supportive way to maximize meeting therapeutic goals." - Melissa, Licensed Therapist

    • "Sydney is a therapist with a deep understanding of eating disorders, offering compassionate support through evidence-based treatment. She helps clients navigate their challenges by promoting self-compassion and healthy relationships with food and body image." - Raquel, Pre-Licensed Therapist

    • "Sydney is a compassionate and skilled clinician. She is experienced in treating eating disorders, and I've learned so much from her. As a colleague, she is kind, insightful, and direct in her approach, creating a supportive and effective space for clients." - Elizabeth, Licensed Therapist

Photograph of Alyssa Hickey, therapist at Bloom, who provides a warm and affirming environment to clients navigating stress, life transitions, and emotional challenges.

Alyssa Hickey

    • “Alyssa has been immensely helpful to me while navigating my mental health journey. She is especially kind-hearted and caring and that's exactly the type of therapist I need! Throughout the years, Alyssa's guidance has been essential while I work through various forms of grief, health-related issues, trauma and anxiety.”

    • “I would (and do) absolutely recommend bloom mental health healing to anybody who is in need of therapy! Therapist Alyssa Hickey is genuinely such an insightful, intelligent, and compassionate person. She has always provided a safe space and helped me navigate through many trials through DBT. She has so much experience but especially excels with helping clients deal with neurodivergence, which I really appreciated! If you’ve been burned by a less then good therapist, bloom mental health is a very safe space to recover and experience actual real and healing treatment”

    • “Alyssa was an exceptional supervisor, offering consistent guidance, support, and availability whenever needed. Her understanding, flexibility, and steady presence had a profound impact on my professional growth and helped me navigate challenges with confidence.” - Former Supervisee

    • “Alyssa was an outstanding supervisor during my grad school internship and continued to provide invaluable guidance as my qualified supervisor during my clinicals post-graduation. Her steady support, availability, and flexibility throughout both stages of my education helped me build confidence and grow professionally.” - Former Supervisee

    • "Alyssa is the most kind, thoughtful, and empathetic therapist I've ever encountered. Working with her made me feel safe and heard." - Megan, Licensed Therapist

    • "Alyssa is easily one of the most nonjudgmental and compassionate clinicians I know. She is a joy to collaborate with and I recommend her without pause." - Nikki, Licensed Therapist

    • "Alyssa is a fantastic clinician that is attuned to her clients. She has a warm, compassionate, and validating approach." - Karen, Licensed Therapist

    • "Alyssa is compassionate and helpful. She truly supports her clients in a kind, yet challenging way to ensure client progress towards meeting their goals." - Melissa, Licensed Therapist

    • "Alyssa has taught me so much as a therapist! Her commitment to her clients and her own growth is very admirable. She is very passionate about DBT and working with the LGBTQIA+ community!" - Sydney, Licensed Therapist

    • "Alyssa is a highly skilled therapist with intensive training in DBT. Through her compassionate approach, Alyssa helps clients build skills to improve relationships, manage their emotions, and live more balanced, fulfilling lives." - Raquel, Pre-Licensed Therapist

    • "Alyssa is an outstanding therapist. Her radiant personality, exceptional skills, and dedication shine through her work. She is highly motivated and utilizes innovative, highly effective techniques to support lasting growth and well-being." - Elizabeth, Licensed Therapist

Therapist using talk, experiential, and mindfulness based approaches.

Elizabeth “Lizzye” Rubin

    • “Bloom has been wonderful working with my therapist Elizabeth Rubin who has been the best therapist I’ve ever worked with! She is so easy to talk to, understanding, supportive, kind, helpful, and truly an amazing and fantastic therapist who truly cares about my overall well being and mental health! Elizabeth is a true beacon of light and I would recommend her to anyone I know who needs help! Thank you for providing such tremendous support, encouragement, and guidance! I am truly grateful and thankful to her”

    • "Elizabeth is a fantastic therapist. She takes her time to understand her clients and guide them through the therapeutic process. Her heart for making sure her clients feel seen and heard is a heartwarming approach in our busy world." - Brianna, Pre-Licensed Therapist

    • "Elizabeth is wonderful at working with all ages, bringing a bright, warm presence that supports and validates her clients. She is smart and insightful, and I love co-leading DBT groups with her. Teens, adults, and parents appreciate her genuine connection." - Alyssa, Licensed Therapist

    • "Elizabeth is an intuitive and warm therapist. She truly cares about her clients, and it shows that she wants the best for them." - Karen, Licensed Therapist

    • "I highly recommend Elizabeth as a dedicated and compassionate therapist. Her ability to create a safe, supportive space for clients fosters meaningful growth and healing. Elizabeth brings empathy, insight, and professionalism to her practice." - Melissa, Licensed Therapist

    • "Elizabeth is a compassionate therapist who creates a space where her clients always feel seen, heard, and understood. She listens deeply to their experiences, fostering trust and validation to support their journey toward healing and self-discovery.” - Raquel, Pre-Licensed Therapist

A portrait of Raquel Rojas, a therapist with a focus on holistic healing and trauma-informed care.

Raquel Rojas

    • “Raquel Rojas is a kind, compassionate knowledgeable professional who is empathetic and listens very well to the point that I feel she sees and views my story through my eyes and thereby gives me the best recommendations on how to move forward. As a result, I’m always highly satisfied with the outcome.”

    • “Raquel is an incredible colleague to work with. They’re always reliable, approachable, and bring a positive attitude to the team. Whether it’s tackling complex projects or offering support when needed, they have a great balance of professionalism and kindness. I appreciate how they communicate openly and are always willing to collaborate, making them a valuable asset to any team.” - Rebecca, Licensed Therapist

    • "Raquel's educational background enriches her warm, grounded approach for kids, teens, adults, and couples. She offers keen insight and fosters empowerment, building trust and growth. Clients thrive under her care. I wholeheartedly recommend her." - Alyssa, Licensed Therapist

    • "I have had the honor of being Raquel's supervisor in the past. I have seen Raquel bond with clients quickly, due to her being authentic and compassionate. She adapts easily, working effectively with clients across ages 8 to 80." - Karen, Licensed Therapist

    • "Raquel is a personable, down-to-earth therapist who effortlessly builds strong connections with clients. Caring, yet direct, she creates supportive space for growth. Dedicated to continual learning, she brings warmth, insight, and expertise to her work." - Elizabeth, Licensed Therapist

    • "I highly recommend Raquel as a compassionate and skilled mental health therapist. Raquel demonstrates a deep commitment to her clients' well-being, offering a supportive and nonjudgmental space for healing and growth." - Melissa, Licensed Therapist

    • "Raquel is such a kind and patient therapist. She really takes the time to get to know you as you are. She creates a very safe space where you feel able to open up and work on your goals." - Sydney, Licensed Therapist