
30 years of
COMBINED EXPERIENCE
We help others navigate through life’s obstacles with healing, using a personalized approach, self-discovery, and teaching new life skills.
As licensed and experienced therapists, we can help you too!
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Meet The Team


Amanda Gurgel, LMHC
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Founder of Beyond-Counseling
Over the last 10 years I have had the pleasure of helping women, children, and families find growth and success in their personal lives.

Elvan Okaygun, M.S.
Registered Marriage and Family Counselor, M.S.
I am a member of Beyond-Counseling Group Practice as a Registered Marriage and Family Therapy Intern helping individuals and couples that experience relational and cross cultural conflicts, coping current stressors with addictive behaviors.


Tammy Vazquez, M.S.
Registered Mental Health Counselor, M.S.
I help individuals and couples have better relationships with themselves, each other, and others.

Cátia Coelho, M.S.
Registered Mental Health Counselor, M.S.
I am passionate about the humanmind, emotions, behaviors, and appreciate the impact a mental health professional's support canhave on someone's life.


Soraya Quintana, M.S.
Registered Mental Health Counselor, M.S.
I am a registered mental health intern at Beyond-Counseling. I am passionate about helping children, adolescents, and adults overcome their personal life challenges in a healing environment. My specialty is working with adults, children, and adolescents.

Jaelah Mendez, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
I am an empathetic clinician who believes the therapeutic process offers solutions, guidance as well as support. Through my years of practice, I have developed tools that allow me to help guide you in your healing process.


Nicole Sheehan, LMHC
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Registered Art Therapist
I provided individual, group, and family counseling to children and teens. I utilized art, books, music, and any other creative media that could help my clients gain skills and understanding related to their interpersonal and intrapersonal goals.

Kristie Papuchis, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Clinical Director
My clients are everyday people that need help with life’s challenges. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, ADHD, PTSD, relationship issues, family conflict, parenting issues, and stress management.


Paula Averruz-Genie, M.A.
Registered Marriage and Family Therapist, M.A.
I strive to help individuals, families, and children to rekindle their hope while facing life’s obstacles.
Get in Touch
150 S Pine Island Rd, Ste 300, Plantation, FL 33324
receptionist@beyond-counseling.com / Tel. 954-228-0856

your new journey starts today
Main Office - Plantation / Ft Lauderdale
150 South Pine Island Road, Suite 300
Plantation, FL 33324
Phone
954-228-0856