About Me

I am a third-generation Floridian and lifelong Gator fan. I earned my Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, a Master’s in Education with a concentration in Marriage and Family Counseling, and a Specialist in Education degree, all from the University of Florida. Most of my clinical experience has been in private practice, supporting individuals and families across the lifespan. In 2012, I founded Vann Counseling & Consulting in Gainesville, Florida, and have worked as a solo practitioner ever since. Since 2020, my practice has been entirely virtual, allowing me to serve clients and families across the Southeast through telehealth.

When I am not in session, you will find me cooking without a recipe, wishing I were at the lake, getting lost in a good book, traveling with my husband, chauffeuring and loving the three mini-Vanns, and slowly losing the battle against the ever-growing collection of coffee cups on my desk.

Focus of Practice

I specialize in clinical counseling and consulting services rooted in a systemic perspective. My offerings include individual and family therapy, ADHD and autism evaluations, forensic family law evaluations, co-parent consulting, professional consultation for fellow clinicians, and clinical supervision for Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling interns pursuing licensure in Florida.

Clinically, my focus is on adolescents and teens under stress, adults who experienced childhood adversity, and mental health professionals navigating the personal and professional demands of this work. Many of my clients identify as Gen-Z, millennials, or high-achieving professionals working through trauma from their families of origin and building healthier, more authentic relationships with themselves and others. I also have a particular interest in supporting fellow clinicians who are experiencing burnout, navigating their own neurodivergence, or doing their own personal work alongside the work they do for others.

In recent years, my work has become increasingly specialized around neurodivergence. A common thread among my clients is a deep interest in understanding how their unique brain styles shape their performance, well-being, and relationships. I work best with clients who are curious about what it means to be multiply neurodivergent and ready to explore it with honesty and courage.

Therapeutic Approach

My approach to therapy is neurodiversity-affirming, trauma-informed, and grounded in your strengths. I believe therapy works best when it feels like a genuine partnership, one where you feel seen, supported, and safe to explore whatever is coming up. We will work together to set goals that feel meaningful to you, and I will bring curiosity, empathy, and a big-picture perspective to help connect the dots between your past and your present.

As a systemic therapist, I pay close attention to the ways that identity, culture, gender, and power shape how we move through the world, because those things matter. With well over a decade of experience working with neurodivergent individuals and families, and my own lived experience in that space, I aim to create a place where you can show up as your full self. If you are interested in healing your relationship with your body, exploring your inner child, becoming more attuned to your emotions, or building healthier connections with others, you are in the right place.