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Shannon Chmelar
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, MS, RMHCI
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Shannon Chmelar

Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, MS, RMHCI

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Available both in-person and online
3595 W Lake Mary Blvd Suite B Lake Mary, FL 32746
Hello, my clients call me Sati. If you're looking for a therapist who offers more than just reflective listening, you’re in the right place. I offer a goal-oriented, collaborative therapy experience that combines evidence-based approaches with contemplative practices and somatic awareness to support genuine, lasting change. Many of my clients come to therapy during times of spiritual questioning or transformation. Others are simply seeking a less formal yet results-driven approach to mental health. All are welcome. Together, we’ll create a therapy experience that supports meaningful change and honors your unique journey.
I work with adults and couples navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, communication issues, and significant life transitions — as well as those facing spiritual questions, loss of meaning, or shifts in belief. Therapy offers a space to develop new skills, deepen wisdom, and cultivate compassion, helping you move forward with greater clarity and resilience.
Together, we’ll create a space where your whole self is honored—mind, body, and spirit. I will walk alongside you with compassion, helping you uncover your inner strengths and resources, even amidst confusion or struggle, supporting your growth toward clarity, resilience, and meaningful change.
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My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Ohana Counseling and Wellness

3595 W Lake Mary Blvd

Suite B

Lake Mary, FL 32746 map

My website
Therapy for adults and couples. In-person in Orlando or via telehealth across Florida. Join me! Later sessions are offered.
I specialize in Anxiety, Life Transitions and Depression 
I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  
Connect with Shannon Chmelar
Photo of Shannon Chmelar, Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, MS, RMHCI

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Ohana Counseling and Wellness

3595 W Lake Mary Blvd

Suite B

Lake Mary, FL 32746 map

My website
Therapy for adults and couples. In-person in Orlando or via telehealth across Florida. Join me! Later sessions are offered.
I specialize in Anxiety, Life Transitions and Depression 
I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  

Finances

Payment Methods

ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • Optum
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
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My website lists all the insurance plans I accept. You can find self-pay rates and a list of all accepted insurance on the clinic's website.
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Shannon Chmelar
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, MS, RMHCI
with questions.
"
My website lists all the insurance plans I accept. You can find self-pay rates and a list of all accepted insurance on the clinic's website.
Photo of Shannon Chmelar, Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, MS, RMHCI
Shannon Chmelar
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, MS, RMHCI
with questions.

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Prelicense by State of Florida / IMH25578 Supervised by Diane Malia Munoz (Florida / MH11753) Shannon Chmelar
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 2 years
  • Attended University of Rochester, MS, Mental Health Counseling, Graduated 2023
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I am pursuing multiple certifications: Gottman Therapy Level 1, Certified Complex Trauma Treatment Level II Professional, and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
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Shannon Chmelar
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, MS, RMHCI
with questions.
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I am pursuing multiple certifications: Gottman Therapy Level 1, Certified Complex Trauma Treatment Level II Professional, and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
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Shannon Chmelar
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, MS, RMHCI
with questions.

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Anxiety
  • Life Transitions
  • Depression

Expertise

  • Anger Management
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Chronic Illness
  • Chronic Pain
  • Coping Skills
  • Divorce
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Infidelity
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Mood Disorders
  • Peer Relationships
  • Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
  • Relationship Issues
  • School Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Women's Issues
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When working with relational strain, anxiety, and depression, we often encounter conscious and unconscious strategies for easing pain, which are ultimately unsustainable or ineffective in the long term. Together, we will develop a treatment plan encouraging more adaptive, skillful approaches to living well and managing challenges.
Photo of Shannon Chmelar, Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, MS, RMHCI
Shannon Chmelar
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, MS, RMHCI
with questions.
"
When working with relational strain, anxiety, and depression, we often encounter conscious and unconscious strategies for easing pain, which are ultimately unsustainable or ineffective in the long term. Together, we will develop a treatment plan encouraging more adaptive, skillful approaches to living well and managing challenges.
Photo of Shannon Chmelar, Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, MS, RMHCI
Shannon Chmelar
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, MS, RMHCI
with questions.

3 Endorsements

Heidi Westmoreland
Heidi Westmoreland
Registered Mental Health Counselor InternRMHCI
Sati is very conscientious and will do her best to meet you where you are and tailor your therapy specifically to your needs.
Kendra Ontell
Kendra Ontell
Pre-Licensed Professional
Sati is grounded, intuitive, and deeply skilled. She helps clients break free from old patterns and move toward clarity and well-being. With an integrative, trauma-informed style, she creates a calm, creative space for true change and self-discovery.

Client Focus

Age

Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Religion

Buddhist

Age

Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Religion

Buddhist

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Compassion Focused
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • Gottman Method
  • Integrative
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Somatic
  • Trauma Focused
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We will not fall into analysis paralysis. Instead, we use the past purely to extract insights to aid you in creating a healthier present. I often blend contemplative practices (e.g., meditation, writing) with evidence-based psychotherapies in a manner tailored to your needs. This integrative approach serves to uproot entrenched states of being that are causing confusion and distress.
Photo of Shannon Chmelar, Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, MS, RMHCI
Shannon Chmelar
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, MS, RMHCI
with questions.
"
We will not fall into analysis paralysis. Instead, we use the past purely to extract insights to aid you in creating a healthier present. I often blend contemplative practices (e.g., meditation, writing) with evidence-based psychotherapies in a manner tailored to your needs. This integrative approach serves to uproot entrenched states of being that are causing confusion and distress.
Photo of Shannon Chmelar, Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, MS, RMHCI
Shannon Chmelar
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, MS, RMHCI
with questions.

Location

Primary Location

Ohana Counseling and Wellness

3595 W Lake Mary Blvd

Suite B

Lake Mary, FL 32746

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Therapy for adults and couples. In-person in Orlando or via telehealth across Florida. Join me! Later sessions are offered.
Photo of Shannon Chmelar, Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, MS, RMHCI
Shannon Chmelar
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, MS, RMHCI
"
Therapy for adults and couples. In-person in Orlando or via telehealth across Florida. Join me! Later sessions are offered.
Photo of Shannon Chmelar, Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, MS, RMHCI
Shannon Chmelar
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, MS, RMHCI