Mental Health Practice – Lighter Living Counseling
Located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, within walking distance of the beach, Lighter Living Counseling is a boutique group practice. The clinical team includes Sheilah A. Ledesma (Licensed Clinical Social Worker, founder and owner), Dr. Chelsea Wilcocks (Psychologist, APA-accredited training), Alia Perr (Licensed Clinical Social Worker), Kelsey Brannock (Board Certified Art Therapist), Jessie Lazzell (Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Gottman Level 1 certified), Dr. Alexandra Gard (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Maternal Mental Health Specialist), and Tristan Hoyer (Licensed Clinical Social Worker). The breadth of credentials across the team allows the practice to address diverse clinical needs and populations in both individual and relational contexts. The practice can be reached by phone at (754) 308-5525.
Services include anxiety counseling, faith-based counseling, teen counseling, pregnancy and postpartum therapy, EMDR therapy, art therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), couples therapy, family counseling, psychological evaluations, and animal-assisted therapy. Both in-person and telehealth sessions are available, with telehealth extending access across Fort Lauderdale and the surrounding Broward County communities.
Populations served include children, adolescents, adults, couples, families, and professionals such as entrepreneurs, executives, and high-achieving students. Clinical areas addressed include burnout, trauma, depression, chronic illness, anxiety, and major life transitions. The combination of traditional talk therapy, expressive arts approaches, trauma-focused modalities such as EMDR, Gottman-informed couples work, maternal mental health support, and faith-based options reflects the multidisciplinary composition of the clinical team.
Insurance acceptance and self-pay fee details are not specified in the publicly available website content. No year of establishment is stated on the practice website. Online booking is available through the practice’s client portal. The practice’s Fort Lauderdale location, described as near the beach, is positioned to serve both local residents and those from the wider Broward County region. The inclusion of animal-assisted therapy and psychological evaluations alongside traditional individual and couples services distinguishes the range of offerings available within a single group practice setting.