Peg Walsh, MS, M.Div, CNS, CMC
- Board Certified as Advanced Practice Nurse in Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing.
- Clinical Nurse Specialist.
- Certified Geriatric Care Manager.
- MS from Adelphi University, Garden City, NY.
- M.Div from Gauden University, Petaluma, California.
- Graduate of NY Medical College Program in Sex Therapy.
- Graduate of Florida Postgraduate Sex Therapy Training Institute.
- Modalities: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy and Gottman Couples Therapy.
- Individual Psychotherapy, Marital and Relationship Counseling, Sex Therapy.
- Has been in practice for over 30 years. Worked with Dr. Machlin for 6 years.
MaryElizabeth "Betsy" Glass, PhD, LMHC, CRCC
- MS in Rehabilitation Counseling University of South Florida, Tampa to work with individuals with both mental & physical disabilities.
- PhD in Psychology from North Central University, Prescott, Arizona, with specialization in psycho-neuro gastroenterology.
- Conducted research on the "brain-gut" link with Cleveland Clinic patients.
- Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
- Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRCC)
- Taught Science and Psychology Courses at Graduate, Undergraduate and High School Levels
- Started working with teen runaways and their families in 1985 at Lee County, Florida Clinic. Made home visits.
- In private practice for over 15 years, with Dr. Steven R. Machlin since 2008.
- Modalities: Reality therapy, Talk therapy, Cognitive Behavioral therapy, Gestalt therapy and an eclectic combination of individualized therapies.
- Special interests: Dysfunctional GI disorders (ex. IBS). Autoimmune Disorders, Cancer Survivors and people with disabilities.
- I have a great love for teaching communication skills to reconnect family members.
Frank Kohn, MA, LMHC, CCMHC
- Has provided Mental Health Counseling and Consultation services in Lee County since 1978.
- Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of Georgia and his Master of Arts Degree in Clinical Psychology from Appalachian State University.
- Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the State of Florida, a National Board Certified Counselor and a Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor.
- Is an adjunct Professor at Edison State College teaching Psychology classes and courses in Human Growth and Development.
- Has been working with Dr. Steven R. Machlin for over 16 years.
- Provides counseling and psychotherapy services to children, adolescents, adults and geriatric patients.
- Specialize in numerous areas which include Couples and Family Therapy, Substance Abuse, Bipolar Disorders, Depression and Anxiety, and many others.
- Trained in hypnosis for self improvement, relaxation and smoking cessation.
- Provides professional services in personal coaching.
- Utilizes a personal approach to counseling in that each individual is unique and has their own personal assets.
- Treatment modalities include Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Strategic Therapy, Problem Focused Therapy, Behavioral Therapy and Metaphorical Therapy.