Meet Mimi
Mimi Culpepper is the owner and founder of Guiding Growth Therapy, LLC. She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Master’s Level Certified Addictions Counselor, and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional with almost 25 years of experience in substance abuse counseling and mental health therapy. She is also licensed as a Clinical Professional Counselor in the State of Nevada.
Over the course of her career, Mimi has provided services in diverse treatment settings, including outpatient and residential substance abuse treatment programs, in-office counseling, and home-based support for individuals, couples, families, and groups. Her areas of expertise include anxiety, trauma, depression, grief, anger management, substance and alcohol use disorders, and Christian counseling.
In addition to her clinical work, Mimi is a Qualified Supervisor in Florida, offering supervision to individuals pursuing licensure as mental health counselors. She is also deeply committed to community work, especially with youth. Drawing from both her personal experiences and professional background, Mimi is passionate about increasing awareness of the impact of gun violence and supporting young people in navigating these challenges.
Mimi believes that we are all created for connectedness. She strives to foster warm, authentic, and trusting therapeutic relationships through compassion and empathy. Using an integrative, evidence-based approach, she partners with clients to identify unhealthy patterns, develop healthier coping mechanisms, and (re)discover personal strengths that lead to healing and growth. Her ultimate goal is to help clients feel truly understood as they work toward a more balanced and fulfilling life.
Outside of her professional work, Mimi enjoys traveling, spending time in nature, nurturing meaningful relationships, and seeking purpose through faith.
Meet Monica
Monica Hoyle has earned a Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and is a Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern with the State of Florida. She is passionate about helping others live meaningful lives. She specializes in supporting clients through stress, trauma, and major life transitions, creating a safe space for exploration that helps clients reconnect with what brings them joy. Monica’s approach is rooted in mindfulness and self-awareness, helping clients better align their internal and external environments and safely navigate their emotions. Her clinical experience includes work with adolescents, young adults, women, parents, and
adults. Monica also has experience with Play therapy, Sandtray Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
Monica is accepting new clients. She works with adolescents and adults.
Meet Ismarie
My name is Ismarie Fernández, I have master’s degree in social work (MSW), and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Florida. I have over 5 years of experience working with individuals experiencing issues with substance use, mental health and life stressors. I have worked as a bilingual therapist providing individual and group therapy in English and Spanish in a variety of clinical settings treating clients from diverse backgrounds. I specialize in providing treatment to individuals struggling with addiction, emotional issues, anxiety, depression, relationship conflicts, self-esteem problems, and life transitions.
I greatly enjoy helping and guiding clients to develop and realize their full potential for growth and change in order for them to live functioning and fulfilling lives. I consider that each person has a unique journey to discover and utilize their strengths and qualities to improve their emotional and physical well-being through the therapeutic process. Therefore, I believe in empathetically validating the feelings of each client within their own experiences and compassionately providing treatment based on their own individualized needs. My approach to treatment is using a combination of different therapy models and psychoeducation, so you can be able to acquire insight, and expand your knowledge on coping skills to strengthen your self-confidence to face life challenges and decrease feelings of frustration and uneasiness. I will recommend practicing in between sessions certain exercises in order for you to implement the strategies that we have developed, and the tools discussed. I believe in therapy being at your pace, and it can be adapted along the way depending on what works for you.
Ismarie is currently accepting new clients that speak both Spanish and English. She works with adults.
Meet Eddie
Eddie’s journey to becoming a therapist is rooted in a rich and varied professional background. He began in sales, where he honed strong communication skills, before transitioning into the Long-Term Care Industry as an Admissions and Marketing Director and later as Director of Social Services. These positions reinforced this dedication to supporting individuals and families through difficult situations.
Eddie has also made significant contributions to the community, serving as an HIV/AIDS Intervention Specialist, Substance Abuse Counselor, and Licensed Pastor. These roles provided him with meaningful experience in personal recovery and spiritual well-being.
On a personal level, significant milestones—such as becoming a spouse, parent, and grandparent—have influenced Eddie’s perspective, each offering unique rewards. His ability to empathize and support others has been strengthened by learning from his own mistakes and the consequences that followed.
Eddie firmly believe that therapy should be individualized, adapting his techniques to suit each client’s specific needs. Every session is crafted to foster personal growth, whether clients seek motivation, empathy, or compassion, ensuring a space where progress can flourish. Together with his clients, Eddie strives to create a supportive atmosphere tailored for growth, making adjustments as needed.
Eddie promotes maintaining openness and curiosity are essential to making the most out of the therapeutic journey. And with this belief, he strives to guide clients as far as they are willing to envision their own advancement and healing. Eddie is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor.
Eddie is currently accepting new adult clients and couples.
Meet Serenity
Digital Wellness Ambassador
Birthday: August 21, 2025
Serenity is the Digital Wellness Ambassador for Guiding Growth Therapy, LLC.
As an Australian Shepherd with an adventurous spirit and a playful personality, Serenity bring mental health concepts to life through the engagement of digital content that encourages reflection, resilience, and mental and emotional well-being.
Although Serenity is not a therapy dog and does not participate in clinical services, she plays a vital role in Guiding Growth Therapy's online presence. Through videos, photos, and relatable everyday experiences, Serenity illustrates meaningful lessons about mindfulness, self-compassion, healing, healthy boundaries, gratitude, emotional regulation, and the importance of play. Whether Serenity’s enjoying her favorite game of tug-of-war, chasing a ball, exploring nature, or taking a nap, her adventures serve as gentle reminders that growth happens through small steps and intentional moments.
Serenity's content is grounded in the understanding that interactions with animals and nature can promote calm, reduce stress, and foster emotional connection. As Guiding Growth Therapy's digital-only Wellness Ambassador, she helps create an inviting and approachable space where conversations about mental health feel accessible, encouraging, and hopeful.
Visitors can follow Serenity's adventures and wellness messages on the Guiding Growth Therapy Instagram page. "Serenity Sunday" posts and other wellness features offer practical insights, encouragement, and reminders about self-compassion. Follow along on Guiding Growth Therapy's Instagram page to see Serenity's latest adventures and mental wellness tips.
With every wag, playful moment, and curious adventure, Serenity reminds the community that healing is not about perfection. Instead, it is about progress, connection, and finding moments of peace along the journey.