Discovery Counseling Services LLC Merritt Island

02/05/2026

We would like to take a moment to spotlight Kelly as our distinguished Therapist of the Week. Kelly Wright, M.A., is a Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern with a Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Liberty University. She provides expert therapeutic services to adolescents and adults aged 13 and above, fostering a supportive, collaborative, and non-judgmental environment. Kelly employs an integrative therapeutic approach, customizing her methods to meet the unique needs of each client, incorporating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Psychodynamic Therapy. Her diverse professional background in higher education, entrepreneurship, and client-centered leadership enhances her ability to build strong relationships and provide personalized support. Kelly's expertise enables clients to effectively navigate challenges such as anxiety, depression, stress, life transitions, self-esteem issues, and personal growth, with a focus on empowerment, insight, and developing practical coping skills.
If you would like to set up an appointment please give our office a call. 321-978-5122.

01/05/2026

Discovery Counseling Services LLC would like to spotlight one of our therapist. Christy Crary is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor Intern in the state of Florida. Christy graduated in 2025 with her Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Liberty University, in 2008 with a Master of Arts in Secondary Education with an emphasis in Mathematics, and in 2006 with a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from the University of Phoenix. She has spent her career working with middle and high school students since 1994, supporting adolescents as well as the parents and siblings who journey alongside them. Her many years in the classroom have given her a deep awareness of the emotional, relational, and developmental challenges families face while raising strong and healthy children. Through this work, she learned the importance of communication, consistency, and compassionate support.
Christy believes healing begins in a safe, non-judgmental space where authentic connection can grow. She strives to build meaningful relationships with the people she works with, recognizing that life is often messy, complicated, and unpredictable—yet also beautiful and absolutely worth thriving in. Her approach honors each person’s unique story and lived experience while gently guiding growth and resilience. Christy utlizes evidence-based practices including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), person-centered therapy, and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) to support individuals working through trauma and PTSD. I have experience supporting clients with ADHD, Autism, anxiety, depression, and chronic illness, and is especially attuned to the needs of adolescents and families.

At the heart of my work is a belief in the power of understanding, empathy, and connection. I am passionate about helping individuals and families feel seen, supported, and empowered as they move toward healing, healthier relationships, and a more fulfilling life."
If anyone you know is in need of mental health counseling please contact our office at (321)978-5122.

12/22/2025

We extend warm wishes to all of you for a joyous Christmas. Discovery Counseling Services LLC will be closed Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday of this week, allowing us to dedicate quality time with our families. Our after-hours line will remain available for scheduling or rescheduling appointments as needed. (321) 978-5122.

12/22/2025

AI is great for festive holiday images - not therapy.

In the new year, give yourself the best gift that truly keeps on giving - therapy!

The best investment for yourself is in yourself. Don’t put off scheduling an appointment for another year!

Wishing all of those a wonderful holiday season as we near 2026 🫶🏼

12/12/2025

Our spotlight therapist this week is Megan Williams. Megan has been with Discovery Counseling Services going on 3 years. Megan is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Perinatal Mental Health Specialist (PMH-C). Megan graduated from University of Central Florida with a Masters in Clinical Social Work.
Megan is a lifelong resident of Merritt Island, she specializes in crisis management, perinatal mental health, working with teens, and general substance abuse and mental health concerns including anxiety and depression. Throughout her experience in various settings (including inpatient, outpatient, and residential treatment), Megan utilizes a variety of techniques including CBT, psychoeducation, strengths-based approaches, client focused care, EMDR, and components of ACT. Megan believes every person deserves to be uplifted in a warm, safe, non-judgmental space. Taking the first step is often the hardest one. If recovery doesn’t seem possible, please know that with help, you can be well.
If you know anyone struggling with their mental health, please reach out
(321) 978-5122.

12/06/2025

The Merritt Island christmas parade was so much fun!Thank you so much to Heidi Langdon with Hopefully Ever After Designs LLC making our shirts and banners, and W***y Roberts Boats for letting us ride in one of their amazing and beautiful boats!!!

12/05/2025

Discovery Counseling Services LLC would like to spotlight one of our therapists who has been with us for going on 5 years. Lauren is a Florida-licensed Mental Health Counselor who is passionate about supporting adults navigating anxiety, depression, and trauma. She brings a warm, grounded presence to her work, helping clients feel safe, seen, and understood as they explore their inner world. Lauren blends CBT, mindfulness, and DBT skills with a holistic, polyvagal-informed approach that honors the deep connection between mind, body, and emotion. She also incorporates somatic and IFS-informed strategies to help clients develop nervous system awareness, strengthen self-compassion, and move toward lasting healing.

Lauren earned her Bachelor’s degree in Counseling Psychology from Johnson & Wales University (2019) and her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Saint Joseph (2022). She is dedicated to offering empathetic, individualized, and evidence-based care that empowers clients to reconnect with their strengths and build a more meaningful, balanced life.

If you or anyone you know is in need of mental health counseling, please contact us at (321) 978-5122.

10/01/2025

09/10/2025

Today we honor Su***de Awareness Day. At Discovery Counseling Services, we want to remind our community that no one should struggle in silence. Su***de is often the result of deep pain, but there is hope and help available.
If you or someone you love is hurting, please know you are not alone. Reach out, talk to someone you trust, or contact a professional who can walk alongside you. If you are in immediate crisis, please call or text 988, the Su***de & Crisis Lifeline, for 24/7 support.

08/27/2025

To the parents waking up in a house that doesn’t feel quite right…

Waking up and wondering why THEY don't feel quite right.

And then remembering all over again: your big kid is gone.

You moved them onto a college campus or into an apartment. Or you said a tearful "see you later" before they headed off to boot camp or back to base. Or you hugged them goodbye at their wedding before they left for a new married life.

This is SO HARD.

I'm not going to tell you it gets better, even though bit by bit, I've seen that relieving truth for myself.

In these waking-up and re-realizing hours, I'm just going to tell you that you are not alone. Thousands of other parents are feeling this ache with you, and still more are feeling it for you.

If what you’re feeling right now feels an awful lot like grief, it’s because it is. To grieve is to assign value to something that is not the way it once was. For all that is the same—chiefly, that you still love your young adult and they still love you and you are still in relationship with each other—many things have changed. Many things are not the way they once were, and this is hard, because a lot of the ways they once were, were ways you liked! Ways you weren’t done with.

Also, as with more traditional forms of grief, you never know what’s going to hit you. I, for one, found the grocery store to be a minefield as I passed up foods I no longer needed to buy. And when I came across a food in our house that my college student ate that she’d left behind, I was undone.

Grief is not a competitive sport. You do not have to compare your grief to the grief of others and what they’ve lost, and prove it is worthy. Grief is a reflection of love. And your heart is surging with love for your newly independent child right now.

This ache—this pain that's both physical and emotional—is love talking, and when love talks about our big kids we've cherished and treasured for so long, it talks LOUD. So here’s to trusting it to fill in some of the silence and some of the stillness today.

(written by Guilty Chocoholic Mama)

06/02/2025

I feel so blessed to work with these incredible women. I appreciate them so much and all their hardwork. I wanted to share a sneak peak of our recent photo shoot.

12/25/2024

Merry Christmas from all of us at Discovery Counseling Services LLC.