Est. 1999

Dr. Jo-Anne Bliss has been a resident of South Florida since 1973.  She is a graduate of Nova Southeastern University with a master’s degree in counseling psychology and a doctorate in clinical psychology. She holds a license in clinical psychology with the state of Florida and is recognized by the state as a qualified supervisor, having clinically supervised numerous masters and doctoral level trainees over the years.  She has experience working with such governmental agencies such as Medicare, Medicaid, Department of Children and Families and Department of Juvenile Justice. Dr. Bliss has almost 30 years of experience working with both geriatric patients and individuals with long-term mental health needs. She has years of experience working with adults and adolescents involved in the criminal justice system, and many years working in substance abuse treatment. Dr. Bliss has developed treatment programs for behavioral health and substance treatment facilities and has served as clinical director for various facilities for over 20 years. She is a Diplomate of Clinical Forensic Counseling and a Board – Certified Founding Fellow of the American College of Advance Practice Psychologists.  Dr. Bliss is a certified cognitive behavioral therapist and is a member in good standing of the American Psychological Association, Mental Health Association of Broward and the Florida Alcohol and Drug Abuse Association.

 Sharon Stillson is a licensed clinical social worker, specializing in  treating homebound patients in their homes.  Sharon helps patients maximize  feelings of well being while rediscovering personal strengths.  Patients  are assisted in adjusting to lifestyle changes including:  grief,  loneliness and loss of health.      

Dr.  Timothy Scala received his Doctor of Psychology degree in Clinical  Psychology from Nova Southeastern  University. His experience includes work in a variety of community  mental health, medical, and educational settings in Florida. These  experiences have included individual and group therapy, psychological  assessment, and forensic assessment with children and  adults of all ages. He has treated a wide range of illnesses that have  included mood, anxiety, and conduct disorders, attention/deficit and  learning disabilities, Autism and Asperger’s disorders, developmental  disorders, traumatic stress, substance and sexual  abuse, family issues, relationship difficulties, eating disorders, and  personality disorders. Dr. Scala is a  member of the American Psychological Association (APA) and the American  College of Forensic Examiners in which he is a Certified Forensic  Consultant  (CFC). He currently helps children, teens adults, and families in his  office or in-home visits.
 

Dr.  Scala is also an Assistant Professor and Program Director of the  Bachelor of Science Degree in Recreational Therapy in Nova Southeastern  University’s Department of Justice and Human Services. He is also a  Licensed Clinical  Psychologist/Supervisor at the School-related Psychological Assessments  and Clinical Interventions (SPACI) clinic within the College of  Psychology. In addition to teaching within the Department of Justice and Human  Services, Dr. Scala supervises doctoral level psychology students,  interns, and postdoctoral residents within the College of Psychology in  the areas of assessment and intervention. He has conducted research and  was  vital in obtaining grant funding in the areas of adolescent issues,  parent training, and working with United States Veterans.  His work with  victims/survivors of torture and presenting nationally on this topic  has been helpful in providing supportive and therapeutic  services to this population locally and nationwide.