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A Goals Map is a roadmap to your life. A space where you can get all your personal and professional objectives out of your head and on to a single living document. Finally put into words what you really want. Download yours now!

It takes two to tango and sticking to actively working on improving your life when times get tough is hard so we share the load and are determined just as much as you are for you to achieve all of your goals actively participating in a life you are creating.

Determination

To truly find happiness one must be brutally honest with themselves. We don’t expect you to be honest if we can’t so you can count on us to always be honest with ourselves and you so we ask that you share honesty with yourself and us.

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Stating our goals in the positive allows us to focus on what we want to work towards and all the awesome benefits of that instead of the not so fun stuff that’s already occurring. 

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Like your goals, your values change over time, and deepen as you understand yourself better. Having a plan or roadmap allows for flexibility when you need it.

By setting your goals around your values, you can better identify goals that will be satisfying and meaningful to you.

Knowing your values helps you understand what drives you, what you enjoy, what inspires you and what you’d like more of. Raising your awareness makes it possible to better plan how you will take action towards your goals.

Your values represent what’s important to you in life. It is important to identify them first.

believe you can achieve your goals without losing what matters most.

Our Coaching Therapists

Our unique approach allows you to benefit from both practices in a manner that is personalized to you and your journey.

Licensed, highly qualified, and compassionate individuals with skills and training to ensure we provide evidence-based and ethical best practices.

Our warmth, enthusiasm, sense of humor, and expertise in Psychotherapy and Coaching are what sets Inherent Strength apart.

 Solution-focused. Goal-oriented. Rooted in evidence-based psychotherapy.

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“When setting goals, ensure that the goal is not perfection, but fulfillment. “Perfection” alone does not exist, but “perfection for you” is attainable.”

Founder - Owner, Victoria Clark

Our Coaching Therapists are real people too, each with their own strengths, stories, and lived experiences. Take a moment to review their bios and see who resonates most with you.

If you’re still unsure whether Coaching Therapy is the right fit, you can schedule a Free Discovery Call. There’s no pressure—just space to ask questions, get clarity, and explore your next steps. If we’re not the best fit to help, we’ll always offer a trusted referral.

Thank you for being here. We know you have choices when it comes to your care. Let us show you what makes the Inherent Strength experience unique.

My team and I are here to help you identify and reach the goals that will truly make you happy, on your terms. I actively practice what I preach, using the same tools we teach at Inherent Strength in my own life every day.

As a therapist, entrepreneur, and mom juggling multiple businesses, I understand what it feels like to chase purpose while also craving peace. I’ve been through my own mental health journey and know how powerful it is to have the right support—someone who truly gets it.

I've had exciting moments, like being featured in Forbes, but my greatest work is the ongoing journey of becoming the best version of myself and showing my daughter that she can do the same. I want her to know that perfection isn’t the goal, but living a life that feels right for you is absolutely possible.

Founder and CEO of Inherent Strength

Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Coach, Certified Clinical Supervisor, Blogger, Wife, and Mother.

Victoria Clark, LMHC

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Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Skills

  • Warmth, compassion, and human connection
  • Deep empathy and emotional intelligence
  • Active listening and collaborative communication
  • Creating a safe, supportive therapeutic space
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) & Motivational Interviewing
  • Strengths-based and solution-focused approaches
  • Grief, trauma, and adjustment counseling
  • Integrating holistic methods such as energy psychology
  • Empowering resilience and personal growth
  • Support through life transitions and challenges

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I’m Karen Samuda, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in Fort Myers, Florida. With more than 20 years of experience, I’ve supported individuals and families across medical, hospice, rehabilitation, and community-based settings. More recently, I specialize in providing individual therapy to clients navigating life’s most difficult seasons.

I’m passionate about helping women rediscover their strengths, build balance, and feel empowered in their lives. My work is grounded in compassion and collaboration, ensuring that each client feels supported, heard, and equipped with the tools to create meaningful change.


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I take a trauma-informed and strengths-based approach, blending evidence-based interventions with compassion and collaboration. My work is rooted in creating safe spaces where women and families can process challenges such as trauma, stress, substance use, or life transitions—while also learning practical coping skills for daily life.

At Inherent Strength, I believe healing is about more than recovery; it’s about rediscovering resilience and building balance across career, motherhood, and personal well-being. Having experienced firsthand the importance of support as both a woman, a mother, and a therapist, I am committed to walking alongside clients with empathy and understanding.

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I’m Karen Samuda, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in Fort Myers, Florida. With more than 20 years of experience, I’ve supported individuals and families across medical, hospice, rehabilitation, and community-based settings. I specialize in providing individual therapy to clients navigating life’s most difficult seasons.

I’m passionate about helping women rediscover their strengths, build balance, and feel empowered in their lives. My work is grounded in compassion and collaboration, ensuring that each client feels supported, heard, and equipped with the tools to create meaningful change.


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Specialty Areas of Care

  • Anxiety & Stress Management
  • Depression & Mood Disorders
  • Grief, Loss, & Bereavement
  • Trauma & Adjustment Disorders
  • Coping with Chronic Illness
  • Life Transitions & Personal Growth
  • Resilience & Confidence Building
  • Mindfulness & Self-Awareness
  • Women’s Empowerment & Balance

Treatment Modalities Include: 

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Strengths-Based Therapy
  • Energy Psychology & Holistic Approaches
  • Trauma-Informed Care
  • Solution-Focused Techniques
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Experience & Education

I earned my Master of Social Work (MSW) from Temple University and hold a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Pennsylvania State University. Over the course of my career, I’ve worked in diverse clinical settings, including hospice, rehabilitation, dialysis centers, and private practice.

My professional background includes serving as a Facility Social Worker at Fresenius Medical Care, where I supported patients managing chronic illness, and as Social Services Director at Buckingham Valley Rehabilitation & Nursing Center. I also bring leadership experience from supervising social work teams and mentoring new clinicians.

This breadth of experience allows me to support clients from a holistic perspective—integrating medical, emotional, and social needs into compassionate, client-centered care.


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If you are seeking online therapy in Florida or coaching services available across the U.S., I’d be honored to support you. Schedule your free consultation today and take the first step toward healing, balance, and growth.

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Karen Samuda, LCSW

Licensed Professional Counselor and Florida Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern

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  • Warm, compassionate, and collaborative care
  • Holistic, mind-body approach
  • Trauma-informed therapy
  • Anxiety & depression treatment
  • Relationship & life transition support
  • Stress management & resilience building
  • CBT, DBT & Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Crisis intervention & assessment
  • Tobacco & nicotine cessation counseling

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Lisa is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Florida Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern (RMHCI) with more than 10 years of experience supporting children, adolescents, adults, and families across community mental health, psychiatric, educational, and telehealth settings. She specializes in helping individuals navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, relationship challenges, everyday stress, and personal growth through a compassionate, evidence-based, and holistic approach. Lisa is passionate about creating a safe, supportive environment where clients feel seen, heard, and empowered to create lasting change.



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I believe therapy should be a place where you feel safe, supported, and truly understood. My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and tailored to each individual's unique experiences and goals.

I integrate evidence-based therapies including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing while also taking a holistic approach that recognizes the connection between mind, body, and overall well-being.

At Inherent Strength, I believe therapy is about more than reducing symptoms. Together, we'll build practical tools, increase resilience, strengthen self-awareness, and create meaningful, lasting change so you can move forward with greater confidence and fulfillment.


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I'm Lisa Stevenson, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Florida Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern (RMHCI) serving clients throughout Florida via telehealth. Throughout my career, I've had the privilege of supporting children, adolescents, adults, and families in a variety of clinical settings, including community mental health, psychiatric care, early intervention programs, schools, and telehealth.

I enjoy working with individuals navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, stress, and major life transitions. I'm also a Tobacco Treatment Specialist and enjoy helping individuals overcome nicotine dependence as part of their overall wellness journey.

My goal is always to create a welcoming, nonjudgmental space where clients feel comfortable exploring challenges, building resilience, and discovering their strengths.




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Specialty Areas of Care

  • Anxiety & Stress
  • Depression
  • Trauma & PTSD
  • Life Transitions
  • Relationship Challenges
  • Self-Esteem & Personal Growth
  • Emotional Wellness
  • Tobacco & Nicotine Cessation
  • Resilience & Confidence Building
  • Mindfulness & Self-Awareness
  • Women’s Empowerment & Balance

Treatment Modalities Include: 

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Trauma-Informed Therapy
  • Mindfulness & Stress Reduction
  • Expressive Arts
  • Hypnosis for Trauma & PTSD (when appropriate)
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Experience & Education

Lisa earned her Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Roosevelt University and her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of St. Francis. She is also a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and National Certified Counselor (NCC).

Over the past decade, Lisa has worked in community mental health, child welfare, early intervention, psychiatric care, school-based counseling, and telehealth. Her experience includes conducting clinical assessments, developing individualized treatment plans, providing individual, family, and group therapy, supporting crisis intervention, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver comprehensive, client-centered care. She also brings leadership experience from supervising clinical programs and mentoring staff.

This diverse background allows Lisa to meet clients where they are while providing thoughtful, evidence-based care that supports healing, resilience, and long-term growth.



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Lisa Stevenson, LPC, RMHCI

Florida Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern

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  • Warm, compassionate & collaborative care
  • Anxiety & stress management
  • Life transitions & personal growth
  • Self-esteem & confidence
  • Relationship concerns
  • Career challenges & professional stress
  • Work-life balance
  • Emotional regulation & resilience
  • Trauma-informed care
  • Culturally responsive counseling
  • Anxiety & depression treatment
  • Stress management & resilience building

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Kerell is a Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern who provides compassionate, collaborative, and strengths-based support for young adults and adults navigating anxiety, stress, life transitions, relationship challenges, self-esteem, career concerns, and the demands of balancing personal and professional life. With a background spanning counseling, crisis intervention, career support, and the corporate world, Kerell brings a unique understanding of the emotional challenges that can accompany change, uncertainty, relationships, and professional responsibilities. She is passionate about helping clients better understand themselves, recognize their strengths, and create lives that feel more fulfilling and aligned with who they are.



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I believe therapy should be a space where you feel heard, understood, and free to be yourself without judgment. My approach is compassionate, collaborative, person-centered, and strengths-based.

Together, we’ll explore the thoughts, emotions, relationships, and patterns impacting your life while developing practical tools to navigate challenges, build confidence, and create meaningful change. My goal is to help you recognize your strengths and move toward a life that feels fulfilling, balanced, and aligned with who you are.



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I’m Kerell Maxwell, a Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern providing telehealth counseling throughout Florida.

I enjoy supporting young adults and adults navigating anxiety, relationships, career transitions, and the pressure of balancing personal and professional life. My background in both counseling and the corporate world gives me a unique perspective on workplace stress, career development, and the challenges that can come with pursuing meaningful goals while maintaining balance.

Born in Trinidad and Tobago and raised across several diverse communities, I value the experiences and relationships that shape who we are. I’m also the author of a self-help book for young adults focused on self-discovery, resilience, and emotional wellness.

I provide a supportive space to slow down, gain clarity, and create meaningful change.

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Specialty Areas of Care

  • Anxiety & Stress
  • Life Transitions
  • Young Adult Mental Health
  • Self-Esteem & Confidence
  • Relationship Concerns
  • Career Stress & Career Transitions
  • Work-Life Balance
  • Personal Growth & Fulfillment
  • Emotional Regulation
  • Trauma & Resilience

Treatment Modalities Include: 

  • Person-Centered Therapy
  • Strengths-Based Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Trauma-Informed Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Approaches
  • Goal Development & Problem-Solving
  • Culturally Responsive Care
  • Stress Management & Coping Skills
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Experience & Education

Kerell earned her Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology and Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Bowie State University. She brings more than five years of experience across counseling, crisis intervention, case management, and youth advocacy.

Her background also includes career coaching, higher education, corporate training, and client services, giving her a practical understanding of the personal and professional challenges clients face. Kerell provides compassionate, culturally responsive, evidence-informed care tailored to each client’s individual needs and goals.




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If you’re looking for compassionate online therapy in Florida and want support navigating anxiety, stress, relationships, career challenges, life transitions, work-life balance, or simply figuring out what comes next, Kerell would be honored to support you.
Schedule a complimentary 15-minute consultation to learn more and see if working together feels like the right fit.

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Kerell Maxwell, M.A., RMHCI

Florida Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern

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  • Warm, collaborative & strengths-based care
  • Bilingual therapy (English & Spanish)
  • Anxiety, stress & emotional regulation
  • Self-esteem, confidence & personal growth
  • Women’s & maternal mental health
  • Prenatal & postpartum support
  • Life transitions & young adult mental health
  • Parenting, relationships & family support

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Brenda is a Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern who provides compassionate, strengths-based therapy for women, mothers, young adults, and families. She specializes in supporting clients navigating anxiety, depression, emotional regulation, self-esteem, maternal mental health, parenting challenges, and life transitions. As a bilingual therapist, Brenda offers therapy in both English and Spanish, creating a warm, welcoming space where clients feel understood, empowered, and equipped with practical tools for lasting growth.


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I believe meaningful therapy begins with genuine human connection. My goal is to create a warm, welcoming space where clients feel safe, heard, and accepted while building practical tools for lasting growth. My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and tailored to each client's goals, combining evidence-based therapies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, and Adlerian-informed techniques.

At Inherent Strength, I strive to create a supportive environment where clients feel encouraged, valued, and empowered to navigate life's challenges. Whether you're a high-achieving woman balancing career, relationships, motherhood, or life's many demands, or you're navigating anxiety, adjusting to a new season of life, or building confidence, we'll work together to develop practical tools that foster resilience, emotional wellness, belonging, and meaningful, lasting change.



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I’m Brenda Barbosa, a bilingual Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern providing therapy in both English and Spanish. I’m passionate about supporting women, mothers—including during pregnancy and postpartum—and young adults as they navigate anxiety, life transitions, relationships, self-esteem, and the many demands of everyday life. My goal is to create a warm, supportive space where you can feel understood, recognize the strengths you already possess, and develop practical tools to move forward with greater confidence and emotional well-being.




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Specialty Areas of Care

  • Anxiety & Stress
  • Women's & Maternal Mental Health
  • Depression
  • Life Transitions
  • Self-Esteem & Emotional Regulation
  • Prenatal & Postpartum Support
  • Parenting & Family Support
  • Young Adult Mental Health
  • Spanish-Speaking Clients

Treatment Modalities Include: 

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Adlerian-Informed Therapy
  • Strengths-Based Therapy
  • Trauma-Informed Care
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Experience & Education

I earned my Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Capella University and hold a Bachelor of Arts in Criminology, Law, and Justice from the University of Illinois at Chicago. My professional experience includes community mental health, crisis intervention, outpatient therapy, and school-based behavioral health services, where I've supported children, adolescents, adults, and families through a wide range of emotional and behavioral challenges.

In addition to providing outpatient therapy, I've worked extensively in crisis response, behavioral health assessments, care coordination, and collaborative treatment planning. These experiences have strengthened my ability to meet clients with compassion, flexibility, and evidence-based care while helping them build resilience and lasting emotional wellness.



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If you're looking for online therapy in Florida and would like a compassionate, bilingual therapist to support you, I'd be honored to walk alongside you. Schedule your free consultation today and take the first step toward greater confidence, healing, and emotional well-being.

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Brenda Barbosa, mS, RMHCI

Licensed Associate Counselor

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  • EMDR-informed somatic attachment-based therapy
  • Human Connection
  • Empathy
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Effective Communication
  • Active Listening
  • Building Trust
  • Goal Oriented
  • Growth Mindset

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Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern

I believe growth looks different for everyone. My approach is personal, practical, and rooted in helping you uncover your strengths so you can build a life that feels aligned with who you are and what matters most to you.

With over a decade of experience in the mental health field, I blend professional tools with real-life perspective. I often integrate mindfulness, self-awareness, and forward-thinking strategies to help you move through challenges with clarity and purpose.

I work with children, teens, adults, and couples—and I’m especially passionate about supporting the LGBTQ+ community and those navigating identity, transitions, or personal growth.

Outside of sessions, I love spending time outdoors, staying active, traveling, and being with the people who keep me grounded. Like you, I’m always growing and learning—and I bring that lived experience into the work we’ll do together.

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My approach is individual and unique, as you are. Together, you and I will identify your strengths and assist in applying those to achieve your goals. This will allow you to create the blueprint for your life. I intend to help you gain insight, give you action steps, and transform your experience. As a result, you will achieve a higher sense of confidence, performance, and enthusiasm for life.

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I enjoy working out, cycling and hiking, and anything outdoors in my free time. I love spending time with my family and friends, who give me the passion and support to be me. I also love traveling to new destinations and am on the go for the next adventure that awaits me!

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Specialty Areas of Care

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • ADHD
  • OCD
  • Emotional growth
  • Moods
  • Self Esteem
  • Parent Coaching
  • Family Coaching
  • Relationship Coaching 
  • Child Coaching
  • EMDR informed

Treatment Modalities Include: 

  • Dialectical Behavioral Approaches
  • Cognitive Behavioral Approaches
  • EMDR-informed somatic, attachment-based therapy
  • Mindfulness
  • Mediation
  • Somatic Techniques
  • Mediation
  • Holistic Methods
  • Internal Family Systems
  • Trauma Informed Care

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Experience & Education

  • Master of Science in Professional Counseling at Grand Canyon University
  • Doctorate in Health and Wellness Leadership at The University of Arizona Global Campus

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I have over a decade of experience in the mental health field. I implement practice from my life experience mixed with my education and many methods of self-awareness, meditation, and yoga. I coach from a forward-mind thinking perspective; on how you want to grow; what actions and steps can be taken now to achieve the desired goals. I work with children, teens, adults, and couples. I am passionate about working with people from all walks of life and with gender fluidity and the LBTGQ+ community. As complex human beings living in a world, we are shaped and molded by our life experiences. By working together, I will help you personally and professionally. We will identify the issues impeding your life and your success. I will guide you forward using innovative ways to eliminate the obstacles stopping you from achieving your goals, dreams, and ideal life.

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