Meet Our Therapists

Meet Our Educators
  • 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
      LCSW

      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.

    • 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
      LMHC

      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.

    • Catherine Cadotte
      LCSW

      Catherine graduated from the University of South Florida with a Master’s degree in Social Work. 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.”

    • Jessica Rodriguez
      (MHC)

      Jessica graduated from Capella University (Minnesota) with a Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (2022). She also obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology in 2015 from University of Phoenix, Arizona. Her passion in life is to provide proper mental health care to those that are seeking a safe, nonjudgmental, and caring environment.

    • Norlan McKenzie
      LCSW

      Norlan attained her bachelor’s in psychology (2014) and master’s in clinical social work (2019) from the University of South Florida. Since 2014, Norlan has found her passion in promoting positive change and well-being with individuals and families.

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