Meet Dr. Bennett
Dr. Bennett is a Florida native and chief psychologist of First Coast Psychology. As a high achiever herself, she pursued the highest level of education and clinical training in psychology to provide evidence-based, responsive care tailored to students, professionals, and high-performing individuals.
With more than 20 years of experience, her career spans university teaching and counseling center roles, a federal psychologist position serving our nation's veterans, mediation and administrative work within the Florida legal system, leadership in big tech healthcare, and entrepreneurship as a business owner. Across every setting, her purpose and calling have remained committed to helping people create meaningful, lasting change.
Dr. Bennett earned a PhD in Counseling Psychology from a traditional, in-person 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.
A Personal Commitment to Those Who Serve
As the daughter of a U.S. Army combat veteran, Dr. Bennett brings a personal dedication to caring for those who serve others. Throughout her career, she has provided culturally responsive support to military personnel, veterans, first responders, law enforcement, firefighters, and public servants. She holds certifications through Red Line, Blue Rescue, and the 2nd Alarm Project, reflecting her specialized training in supporting the first responder community.
As a federal psychologist, she collaborated in clinical and leadership roles with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Department of Defense, and the National Center for PTSD, contributing to large-scale behavioral health initiatives, including suicide prevention efforts and whole health care models that continue to inform veteran care today.
Why Independent Practice
Her leadership experience in technology and digital healthcare gave her firsthand insight into how corporate-driven models are reshaping mental health care, and why protecting the client-clinician relationship matters more than ever. That experience deepened her commitment to client confidentiality, best practices in clinical training, and care that prioritizes human connection over metrics.
Her Approach
Dr. Bennett recognizes that everyday life stressors are often at the root of many health concerns. She offers a safe space for personal growth, resilience, and a renewed sense of purpose, with personalized support that honors the connection between mind, body, spirit, and interconnectedness to the world around us.
Whether addressing stress, anxiety, burnout, career development, or life transitions, she meets individuals where they are, offering presence, compassion, and expert guidance. Her mindfulness-based, neuropsychological-informed approach provides practical tools to promote insight and skills to promote lasting change.