When choosing a mental health professional, it is wise to look beyond the educational credentials and license to the philosophies and style of the service provider. Although Dr. Coughlin has many credentials and specializations, she views her primary role as that of a problem solver. Her goal from the first session is to arrive at the final session as quickly as possible, collaborating with each client to help resolve his or her own problems. She may “captain” the process, but her clients determine the itinerary and acceptable solutions.

As a psychotherapist, Dr. Coughlin has developed a wide range of specialty skills to support individuals and families in overcoming personal and relational challenges. Her areas of clinical focus include adolescent and adult counseling, family therapy, parenting education, parent/child contact problems, reunification therapy, behavioral addictions, giftedness and learning differences, and treatments for PTSD. In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Coughlin also provides services in areas such as family mediation, Guardian ad Litem investigations, co-parenting, substance use disorder, and mental health evaluations.

As an evaluator, Dr. Coughlin combines knowledge gleaned from psychological testing, collateral references, professional consultations, document reviews, observations and individual interviews to provide an objective overview of the individual’s mental health status and/or substance use pattern. Each assessment is tailored to the needs of the individual and/or orders from the Court. Most reports include treatment recommendations. When evaluations are requested related to family court matters, recommendations may be made for timesharing and parenting plans. When an individual suffers from a disorder which limits time sharing with children, Dr. Coughlin will outline “a way back,” recommending milestones for stabilization which enable a return to active parenting.

As a consultant, everyone may have access to Dr. Coughlin’s expertise! In over 4 decades of professional practice, Dr. C has accumulated a wealth of knowledge that she will gladly share during consultation sessions. Dr. Coughlin is a Masters Certified Addiction Professional, a Qualified Parenting Coordinator, Certified as a Guardian ad Litem, a specialist in parent/child contact problems, Specialist in Parental Alienation, and a Florida State Certified Family Mediator. She has extensive training in a wide variety of subjects.

Who can benefit from consultations? Professionals looking for guidance managing mental health issues, Attorney Guardian ad Litems looking for guidance to develop a Parenting Plan when a parent has a Substance Use Disorder, Mental Health Professionals needing assistance understanding family court matters, and others who simply wish to consult an expert. For individuals uncertain of what, if any, mental health services they may need, or families going through separation and divorce, individuals and families struggling with substance abuse, Dr. Coughlin can offer professional guidance conveniently through her consultation practice. For your convenience, you may schedule a consultation and complete payment.

Dr. Coughlin is in high demand to provide direct services to clients. Unfortunately she cannot fulfill many requests for her services, so please consider using her as a consultant or incorporating her consultant services with treatment provided by other qualified professionals. This service was created to answer the needs of her community.

For details regarding her professional history, education, credentials and association memberships, please refer to Dr. Coughlin’s Curriculum Vitae.