Orlando Counseling and Behavioral Services, LLC

Orlando Counseling and Behavioral Services is committed to providing compassionate, expert mental health support to individuals and families in the Central Florida area. Our team of professional counselors offer a range of services, including individual therapy, family therapy, and group therapy. Each service is personalized to meet the unique needs of our clients. With a focus on emotional well-being, resilience, and personal growth, we use evidence-based techniques to help you navigate life’s challenges. Our goal is to create a warm, safe environment where clients feel empowered to explore their concerns, develop effective coping strategies, and work toward a more fulfilling, balanced life. As our practice continues to grow, we are excited to offer opportunities for counselor interns, with a strong focus on giving back to the field. We are committed to providing quality supervision that empowers interns to gain valuable, hands-on experience, while also helping them transition smoothly into their careers. Our goal is to mentor the next generation of counselors, ensuring they develop the skills, confidence, and professional expertise needed to thrive. By working together, we strive to create a supportive environment where both our clients and interns have the opportunity to grow, heal, and achieve their personal and professional goals. Our Clinicians Stephanie Paugh, LMHC is a licensed mental health counselor who specializes in working with children, adolescents, and parents. Stephanie is passionate about assisting clients in addressing areas of adjustment, self-esteem, anxiety, hyperactivity, substance use, depression, autism, grief and loss, and dealing with divorce. Stephanie believes that providing support and education to parents, as well as their children, can significantly improve the well-being of clients. Gabrielle Alatriste, RMHCI is a registered mental health counseling intern whose theoretical orientation consists of an eclectic approach tailored to meet each unique individual. Gabrielle primarily uses practices in CBT, DBT, and ACT, as well as mindfulness, therapeutic play, and existential therapy. Gabrielle's goal is to create a therapeutic experience that conduces inclusiveness, trust, and warmth. Paul Mauceri, RMHCI is a registered mental health counseling intern who offers a compassionate, judgement-free, person-centered approach to counseling that includes cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and mindfulness. Paul's goal is to help people identify and live according to their values. Faith Siwek is a Student Graduate Intern with an approach rooted in creating a supportive and non-judgmental space, where every individual feels seen and understood. Faith specializes in working with clients who are dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, and loss, as well as those seeking support with LGBTQ+-related issues. Faith's goal is to help you explore and understand your identity, cope with life’s difficulties, and cultivate a sense of empowerment and well-being.