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  • All the therapists at STEP love being social workers and our passion for the profession shows through our work and ability to connect with our clients.
    • Reginald Vilmenay
      (LCSW, Owner)


      Licensed Clinical Social Worker. He obtained his bachelor’s degree in Human Relations at Pace University, New York. He received his Master’s in Social Work from Fordham University, New York. Mr. Vilmenay has more than 15 years of experience providing support to children, adolescents, and their families.

    • Laurence Ford
      (LCSW)

      Laurence graduated from the University of South Florida with his Master’s In Social Work in August of 2016, a Graduate Certificate in Children’s Mental Health in December 2015, and a Bachelor’s in Psychology the December of 2009. 

    • Adlin Loperena
      (RCSW, Intern)

      Seeking therapy services can be a complicated process for some individuals. If you are currently seeking services for yourself or a loved one, you are already one step in the right direction.

    • Najm Zaman
      (RCSW, Intern)

      Najm Zaman is currently a registered clinical social work intern in the state of Florida and working towards clinical licensure. He is very passionate about working with people and dedicated to helping people regain control of their lives.

    • Sparkle Cosich
      Registered Clinical Social Worker Intern

      Sparkle is a graduate from University of Southern California with her Master’s in Social Work and is currently a Registered Clinical Social Worker Intern and is working towards licensure. “I’m passionate and eager to help guide and navigate individuals through those difficult times we all experience.”

    • Marcus Williams
      (MHC)

      I enjoy working with couples and families. I believe each individual in a family offers a unique perspective and has a voice. I work with preteens through adulthood.

      I believe throughout everyone’s life we all experience stressors and may not understand how to manage them.

    • Maria Reardon
      LCSW

      I am a growth-oriented, client-centered Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I graduated from the University of South Florida with a Bachelors in Psychology and Masters in Social Work. My role as a therapist is to support people in their journey of self-love and acceptance.

    • Catherine Cadotte
      Registered Clinical Social Worker Intern

      Catherine graduated from the University of South Florida with a Master’s degree in Social Work and is currently working toward licensure. She believes, in this ever-changing world, people struggle to feel heard. “I am here as a support to get you to where you want to be and how you want to feel.”

    • Orionee Fitts
      Registered Clinical Social Worker Intern


      I am a client-centered, Mind-Body Practitioner with a MSW from the University of South Florida (Tampa). I am a registered clinical social work intern, currently working towards licensure. I am passionate about my role in supporting those seeking a safe place for healing.

    • Cherdonna Epps-Gardner
      Registered Clinical Social Worker

      I am a registered clinical social work intern excited to help others. The importance of one’s narrative is fundamental to my work with my clients. I bring an understanding of the ways in which our ethnicity, socio economic environment, gender and culture can impact us. Each can shape how we see and connect with ourselves and those around us.

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