Children, Adolescents, Young Adults, Women and Family Counseling | Orlando

Bio

Tessa McKee is pursuing a master’s degree in Counselor Education with a concentration in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Palm Beach Atlantic University, fulfilling her dream of becoming a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. She brings over 20 years of experience in education and business, excelling in relationship-building and advocacy for individuals facing life challenges. As a former classroom teacher, she mentored students from kindergarten through high school, using innovative strategies to support both students and families.

Background

As a graduate student intern, Tessa is dedicated to creating a supportive and empowering space where clients can explore, gain insight, and experience transformation. She believes in the power of talk therapy and the therapeutic relationship between counselor and client to foster growth, healing, and self-discovery.

With strengths in empathy, active listening, and life experience, Tessa uses person-centered therapy, cognitive-behavioral strategies, and mindfulness techniques to tailor sessions to each client’s needs. Her approach emphasizes self-awareness, inner strength, and practical coping skills to help clients navigate life’s complexities with confidence and clarity.

With a background in education, Tessa has a deep understanding of child development and learning. Passionate about working with children, she specializes in play therapy and expressive modalities to help young clients manage emotions, develop self-regulation skills, and build resilience. She creates a safe, engaging environment where children express themselves through play, art, and storytelling, and integrates trauma-informed care and cognitive-behavioral strategies to support children facing anxiety, behavioral challenges, and social-emotional growth.

Tessa is committed to adults, children, and families by providing compassionate, ethical, and effective counseling that honors each client’s unique journey toward healing and change.

Areas of Specialties

• Childhood and adolescent disorders
• Women
• Family
• Anxiety

Credentials

• B.A. Education
  Metropolitan State University of Denver
• M.S. (Expected May 2026) Counselor Education, Clinical Mental Health Counseling
  Palm Beach Atlantic University