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Dr. Bennett is a Florida native and chief psychologist of First Coast Psychology. As a high achiever herself, she completed the highest level of education and clinical training in the counseling profession to provide evidence-based, responsive psychological care tailored to the needs of students, professionals, and high-performing individuals to promote human potentiality.

With more than 20 years of applied psychology experience she has supported numerous individuals, teams, and organizations create meaningful, lasting change. Highlights of her career include university teaching and counseling center appointments, federal psychologist role serving our nation’s military veterans, mediation and administrative appointments within the US & FL legal systems, leadership roles in big tech healthcare, and entrepreneurship as a business owner.

Dr. Bennett recognizes that common life stressors are often the root of many health concerns. She provides a safe space to support personal growth, resiliency, and a sustained sense of purpose.

A Respected Psychologist with a Record of Impact Across Sectors and Communities

When you work with our practice, you're partnering with a licensed psychologist whose career reflects a deep commitment to service, education, and clinical excellence — one built through helping thousands of clients over the years. Her work integrates psychological expertise, leadership, and innovation to help clients thrive in today's fast-paced world.

Dr. Bennett earned a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from an APA-accredited program at the University of Georgia, a Master's in Counseling from Arizona State University, and a Bachelor's in Psychology from Florida State University. As the daughter of a U.S. Army combat veteran, she brings a personal dedication to serving those who serve others, and has provided culturally responsive care for military personnel, veterans, first responders, law enforcement, firefighters, and public servants throughout her career.

As a federal psychologist, Dr. Bennett collaborated in both clinical and leadership roles with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Department of Defense, and the National Center for PTSD. Her work supported large-scale behavioral health initiatives, including contributions to suicide prevention efforts and whole health care models that continue to inform care for veterans and service members today.

Her experience in technology and digital healthcare gave her firsthand insight into how corporate-driven models are reshaping mental health care delivery, and why protecting the integrity of the client-clinician relationship matters more than ever in today's algorithm-driven digital age. This deepened her commitment to safeguarding client confidentiality, advancing best practices in training current and future clinicians, and delivering care that prioritizes human connection over metrics — and reinforced her conviction that psychology's ethical integrity must be protected as sensitive mental health data is increasingly used to train AI and automated "chatbot" systems.

Dr. Bennett goes beyond traditional therapy with a mindfulness-based approach that honors the innate connection between mind, body, nature, animals, and others. Addressing concerns ranging from stress, anxiety, and burnout to career development and life transitions, she meets individuals where they are on their path, offering presence, compassion, and expert guidance. Her grounded, neuropsychologically-informed approach provides practical mind–brain tools that foster clarity, emotional steadiness, and renewed purpose.