Meet Your Counselors
Life Enhancement Counseling Services is a private counseling practice led by licensed mental health professionals committed to ethical care, evidence-based treatment, and meaningful client relationships.
Yolanda Brailey, MA, LMHC, NCC
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
As the founder of Life Enhancement Counseling Services which provides individual, couples, marriage and family counseling, Yolanda believes that each person’s life has meaning, which when realized creates a sense of peace, balance and purpose. As a psychotherapist, her work is motivated by a genuine desire to help others resolve various problems that cause strained relationships and feelings of unhappiness, disconnectedness, frustration or a general lack of purpose. Yolanda has been working in the field of mental health for more than 10 years and she is passionate about the life change counseling brings. She is honored to work with you to achieve your goals.
During counseling, Yolanda offers a culturally sensitive, safe and supportive space, free of judgment, in which you will be treated with respect, empathy, compassion and dignity. The client-therapist relationship and anything discussed in therapy is confidential. Clients are encouraged to discuss their concerns in order to become empowered, grow emotionally, gain insight and self-awareness, resolve past issues and learn the skills necessary to create a fulfilling life. Yolanda’s eclectic therapeutic approach is collaborative, insight-oriented, integrative and holistic. She has trained in the Gottman Method of couples therapy and completed all 3 levels. Yolanda has also completed a training Externship in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT). She commonly works with clients experiencing anxiety, relationship issues, depression, issues related to neurodiversity, communication issues, grief, loss, adjustment, trauma and stress among many other topics. There are a variety of approaches and techniques that are proven effective and treatment will be tailored to your specific situation.
Yolanda has worked in diverse mental health settings, including community agencies, psychiatric offices, hospices, hospitals, and private practices. She is a National Certified Counselor, Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of Florida, Qualified Supervisor for Registered Mental Health Counselor Interns, Certified Prepare/Enrich Program Facilitator and is also Certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy. Yolanda earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and a minor in Business Administration from Rollins College in Winter Park, Florida. She continued on at Rollins, earning a Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling.
In her time off, Yolanda enjoys reading, finding a variety of ways to relax and practice self-care. She also spends much of her time exploring and creating.
Arielle Teets, MA, LMHC
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Arielle believes that mental wellness is just as important as physical wellness. She utilizes a holistic point of view; taking into account all parts of a person and what influences them to better help and understand them in the counseling setting. She believes every person is the expert on themselves and has the ability to reach their full potential. Arielle believes every person can change and be the best version of themselves authentically.
In the counseling setting, Arielle most commonly uses a combination of Solution Focused, Narrative, Gestalt, CBT, DBT, Reality, consciousness-raising, along with social role analysis to evaluate the client’s psychological distress and methods of coping. Therapeutic approaches and techniques are tailored to each client and Arielle offers a culturally sensitive, safe and supportive space. She has used her clinical experience to help adapt her therapeutic process to be the most helpful for the client by at first focusing on present stressors, identifying solutions, and achieving stability. This provides the client a space for growth and reflection on persistent past or current obstacles to wellness. Arielle utilizes some music, play, and art therapy interventions as well when applicable and helpful. Arielle believes children in therapy are in a stage of life where they are able and ready to change if given the resources. She frequently works with children, adolescents, and the adult population experiencing anxiety, depression, issues related to neurodiversity, bipolar 1 & 2, PTSD, relationship issues, self-esteem, grief, life transitions, self-exploration, body image, communication issues, adjustment issues, stress and various kinds of trauma.
Arielle graduated from the University of Central Florida where she obtained her M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Her Bachelors is in Psychology from the University of South Florida. Arielle has an ABA informed background, and 6 years experience working with children with special needs. She is play therapy informed and very passionate about helping kids achieve their full potential. Arielle has experience working with severe and persistent mental illness as well as immediate crisis care. She is always striving for increased cultural competence in her profession. Arielle is trauma sensitive and trauma informed in her counseling setting. She is certified in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Advanced Training in Integrative Health Practices. Arielle is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of Florida.
For leisure Arielle enjoys the beach, hiking and anything outside and in the sun. She also loves crafts of any kind from sewing to collaging, as well as playing music. Most of all Arielle enjoys spending time with the people she loves.
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What You Can Expect
A Welcoming Space for Growth
Clients often share that they feel heard, respected, and supported throughout the counseling process. Our focus is on building trust and helping you feel steady enough to do meaningful work.
Life Enhancement Counseling Services utilizes therapeutic interventions in an effort to improve your mood and sense of purpose and direction, as well as enhance and restore your relationships. Our goal is to help you develop skills that will lead to a more meaningful, balanced and joyful life.
Compassionate Counseling in Winter Garden
Licensed mental health counselors serving Winter Garden, Orlando, Clermont, and secure Telehealth across Florida.
Boundless care and support
Life Enhancement Counseling Services was founded on a simple belief. Growth happens in safe, supportive relationships. We provide individualized counseling for adults, couples, families, children, and adolescents in a space where you are respected, heard, and valued.
Our office is located near the historic downtown Winter Garden area at 446 N. Dillard St., Suite 3.
We offer an affirming, supportive space while helping you navigate life’s complexities.