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The Meaningful Life Center

We offer individual, relationship, family, and group counseling in Florida.

Our ultimate goal is to help members of our community feel a sense of meaning, purpose, and direction in their life. The Meaningful Life Center provides healing services to individuals struggling to live a meaningful and fulfilling life.

02/26/2026

✨ Therapist Thursday Spotlight ✨

Meet Drew Gomez-Erickson
Drew is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor at The Meaningful Life Center who specializes in working with teens and adults—especially those from communities that are often stigmatized or marginalized, including LGBTQIA+, kink, B**M, and consensual non-monogamy communities. Drew takes an eclectic, relatable approach to therapy, blending psychology, educational strategies, and pop culture to help clients explore their concerns in ways that feel accessible and meaningful. Before becoming a counselor, Drew spent over a decade in education, bringing creativity and a bit of nerdiness to learners of all ages.When he’s not supporting clients or supervising counseling students, you can find Drew gaming (hello Blood on the Clocktower and Disney Dreamlight Valley) with his fellow q***r, neurodivergent nerd community 🎮✨

A space where authenticity, curiosity, and connection are always welcome 🌱
https://themeaningfullifecenter.com/drew/

02/19/2026

✨ Therapist Thursday Spotlight ✨

Meet Jessalyn Perez
Jessalyn is a Latina Registered Mental Health Counseling Intern and Registered Marriage & Family Therapist Intern at The Meaningful Life Center. She has experience working with couples, providing s*x counseling, and supporting adults navigating anxiety, BPD, and OCD. Jessalyn takes a humanistic, integrative approach to therapy, blending evidence-based practices from CBT, DBT, and person-centered modalities. She offers an affirming, inclusive, and empathetic space where clients are encouraged to have an active voice in their care. Jessalyn values collaboration and works closely with clients to ensure therapy feels personalized, supportive, and aligned with their unique goals. Her clinical interests include relationship counseling, s*x therapy, DBT, exposure and response prevention (ERP), and trauma-focused work—supporting clients in building insight, resilience, and meaningful change 🌱

https://themeaningfullifecenter.com/jessalyn-perez-she-her-hers/

02/16/2026

Emotion Mind vs Wise Mind

Emotion Mind says: “I feel it, so I do it.”
Big feelings are driving the car 🚗💥
Wise Mind says: “I feel it and I think it through.”

Emotions + logic = balanced choices ✨Not about ignoring feelings—just letting them ride shotgun, not steer 😉

02/14/2026

This Valentine's Day, anchor yourself in love and compassion with the Mindfulness skill of Loving Kindness.

Pause, breathe, and offer warm wishes like "May I be happy," and "May I be at peace." Start with yourself, then extend this kindness to others until you feel a sense of love and compassion toward all beings.

Source: Adapted from DBT Skills Training Handouts and Worksheets, Second Edition by Marsha M. Linehan

Note: This post is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional therapy or treatment.

02/12/2026

✨ Therapist Thursday Spotlight ✨
Meet Alex McCrary
Alex is a Mental Health Counseling Student Intern at The Meaningful Life Center who brings a warm, affirming, and collaborative approach to therapy. She loves working with LGBTQIA+ individuals, college students, and performers/creatives navigating anxiety, burnout, identity exploration, and life transitions. Alex supports clients facing anxiety, depression, trauma-related concerns, and stress connected to school, work, creative careers, and relationships. She integrates mindfulness, values-centered exploration, narrative work, and practical coping strategies to help clients slow down, build awareness, and respond to life with greater intention—rather than reactivity.A grounded, compassionate space to feel seen, understood, and empowered 🌱
https://themeaningfullifecenter.com/alexandra-alex-mccrary-she-her-hers/

02/09/2026

🖤 Black History Month 🖤

Black history holds both deep trauma and extraordinary strength.
Generations of resilience, creativity, resistance, care, and community—often carried while navigating ongoing stress, loss, and uncertainty.

In the midst of current world events, collective grief, and ongoing inequities, it makes sense if your nervous system feels tired, on edge, or overwhelmed. Strength does not mean you are unaffected. Survival does not mean you didn’t feel pain.

A DBT-informed mental health skill for this moment: Self-Validation
Try gently telling yourself: “My feelings make sense given what I’ve lived and what I’m witnessing.”
Validation doesn’t erase harm—but it reduces suffering.
You are allowed to rest.
You are allowed to feel.
You are allowed support.
This month—and always—we honor Black lives, Black healing, and Black joy ✨

02/05/2026

✨ Therapist Thursday Spotlight ✨
Meet Chris Ortiz
Chris is a Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern at The Meaningful Life Center who brings a collaborative, affirming, and compassionate approach to therapy. He works with children, adults, and LGBTQIA+ individuals, and is deeply passionate about mental health advocacy and creating safe, empathetic spaces for healing. Drawing from an eclectic toolkit—including CBT, DBT and mindfulness practices—Chris tailors therapy to meet each client’s unique needs. His areas of interest include working with the LGBTQIA+ community, s*x therapy, the Kink/B**M community, and ethically non-monogamous relationships. Chris believes therapy is a shared journey, and he’s honored to support clients as they move toward healing and personal growth 🌱
https://themeaningfullifecenter.com/christopher-ortiz-he-him-his/

02/02/2026

In our fast-paced world, multitasking often leaves us feeling overwhelmed and detached from the present. Practicing the DBT skill of One-Mindfully encourages us to focus on one task at a time with full presence.
Today, consider:

☕ Enjoying your coffee without the distraction of your phone
🚶 Taking a walk while paying attention to your breathing
📝 Finishing one task without thinking about the next

These small acts of mindfulness contribute significantly to emotional regulation. Therapy can offer guidance on incorporating these skills into everyday life.

01/29/2026

Meet Alex! She is a Latinx Registered Counseling Intern at The Meaningful Life Center who offers a warm, person-centered approach to therapy—making sure every client feels seen, heard, and validated. She works with individuals of all ages, as well as couples and families, creating safe, inclusive spaces to explore identity, heal from trauma, navigate relationships, and manage life’s everyday stressors. Using evidence-based approaches like mindfulness, DBT, EMDR, ACT, and more, Alexandra tailors therapy to you. Her goal? To offer a compassionate, non-judgmental space where mind, body, and spirit can find balance—and where your journey of healing and empowerment is met with acceptance every step of the way 💛
https://themeaningfullifecenter.com/alexandra/

01/22/2026

Meet Erika! She's a registered mental health counseling intern at The Meaningful Life Center who loves working with adults who have experienced grief, trauma, and who are part of the LGBTQIA+ community. Her background is in residential settings with clients experiencing the effects of trauma, addiction, depression, and anxiety. She takes a client-centered, empowering, and strengths-based approach to therapy. If you or someone you know would be a good fit to work with Erika, feel free to reach out! She accepts most major insurances including several forms of Medicaid, and the sliding scale fee to work with Erika starts at $90.

https://themeaningfullifecenter.com/erika-franklin-she-her-hers/

01/01/2026

Happy New Year!

The pressure to reinvent yourself in January can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to “reset” or become someone new. Instead of putting pressure on yourself to start an entirely new life, try setting gentle intentions and considering:

What do you want to nurture?
What do you want to let go of?
What do you want more of in your life?

In 2026, practice being kind to yourself and remember that the new year is not a deadline, it’s an invitation.

12/24/2025

The holiday season can bring a mixture of emotions. Joy, stress, grief and other feelings can all come up and overwhelm us.

It's okay if this time of year feels complicated for you. You can celebrate the moments of connection while honoring the challenges. Remember that boundaries are a form of self-care, especially during busy times or difficult family gatherings.

Wherever you find yourself this Christmas Eve, you may feel supported in protecting your peace and noticing the moments of joy that matter most.

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11315 Corporate Boulevard Suite 105
Orlando, FL
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Monday	9am - 8pm
Tuesday	9am - 8pm
Wednesday	9am - 8pm
Thursday	9am - 8pm
Friday	9am - 8pm
Saturday	9am - 5pm

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The Meaningful Life Center provides compassionate mental health care services to members of the the Central Florida community. We utilize evidence based tools to aid individuals, couples, and families in their healing journey.