Meet Our Therapists in Plantation, and Winter Haven, FL

At Your Road to Healing, we know that finding the right therapist is about more than credentials—it’s about connection, understanding, and trust. Our diverse team of licensed clinicians brings a range of clinical expertise, lived experience, and cultural awareness to support every client on their journey.

We thoughtfully match clients with therapists based on their needs, goals, preferences, and when requested, faith integration. Each therapist is committed to creating a safe, affirming, and growth-focused environment where clients can feel seen, heard, and empowered.

Lory Toussaint Burton, LMHC, QS

Lory Toussaint Burton, LMHC Founder | Plantation, FL

Specializes in childhood trauma, relationship challenges, faith-based counseling, and teen therapy (ages 13–17). Accepting new clients in person in Plantation and via telehealth across Florida. Currently not accepting new clients.

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Samantha Ginocchio, LCSW

Samantha Ginocchio, MSW, LCSW Telehealth Only

Specializes in anxiety, depression, life transitions, and health-related challenges. Currently not accepting new clients.

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Shaunese Dumas, LMHC

Shaunese Dumas, LMHC Telehealth Only

Specializes in anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, life transitions and faith based counseling. Accepting new clients via telehealth across Florida.

Mercedes Dericho, LCSW

Mercedes Dericho, LCSW Telehealth Only

A military veteran specializing in trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, personality disorders, mood disorders, substance use, and support for veterans and first responders. Accepting new clients via telehealth across Florida.

Karen Davis-Torrence, LMHC

Karen Davis-Torrence, MS, LMHC Plantation, FL

Specializes in teens, adults, faith based counseling and couples counseling with nearly two decades of experience. Background in foster care, community-based youth support, and Broward County schools. Accepting new clients in person in Plantation, Coconut Creek and via telehealth across Florida.

Karla Hadad, RMHCI

Karla Hadad, Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern Plantation, FL

I specialize in perinatal mental health and support clients experiencing anxiety, stress, grief, life transitions, and emotional adjustment to medical challenges. Accepting new clients in Plantation and via telehealth across Florida.

Marcela Medina, LMHC

Marcela Medina, MS, LMHC Plantation and Fort Lauderdale, FL

Marcela Medina specializes in complex trauma, relationship challenges & attachment wounds. Serving Plantation and Fort Lauderdale, FL. In-person & telehealth available.