About Dr. Bennett, Licensed Psychologist
Dr. Bennett is the founder and chief psychologist of First Coast Psychology, a practice grounded in a lifelong commitment to service, resiliency building, and promotion of human potential. With decades of experience guiding individuals, groups, and organizations through transformational change, she has helped hundreds of clients align with their best selves—personally, professionally, and generationally.
Her approach integrates Western psychological science with Eastern wisdom traditions, blending evidence-based therapy with mindfulness, mind-body integration, and energy awareness. She views healing as a multidimensional process where emotional, cognitive, physical, and spiritual well-being are deeply interconnected.
With a down-to-Earth approach in the practical application of key mind-brain science principles, Dr. Bennett understands the complex realities of modern life and meets you where you are in life’s journey. Her work is dedicated not only to helping clients heal, but to empowering them to thrive with balance, presence, clarity, and purpose…
A Trusted Psychologist with a Proven Record of Impact
When you work with Dr. B, you’re not only gaining a dedicated psychologist, you are partnering with a seasoned professional whose career has been driven by purpose, excellence, and service.
Her expertise spans education, the legal system, state and federal mental health programs, and leadership roles within global tech and national healthcare organizations. As a federal psychologist, she played a key role in advancing innovative mental health initiatives with the U.S. Department of Defense, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and the National Center for PTSD.
Dr. Bennett earned her Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from the University of Georgia, a Master’s degree in Counseling from Arizona State University, and a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Florida State University. As the daughter of an Army combat veteran, she holds a deep personal and professional commitment to serving those who serve. Her practice offers a dedicated space for military personnel, veterans, law enforcement officers, firefighters, first responders, and public servants.
In addition to helping clients address a wide range of mental health and career concerns, she also a unique specialization in mindfulness-based therapy that honors the profound healing connection between humans, animals, and nature. She provides support for those whose lives are enhanced by the human-animal bond including pet parents of all species, emotional support animals, service animals, as well as those who have dedicated their lives to serve in veterinary medicine and animal rescue work.
Dr. B offers a multidimensional approach to therapy, coaching, and consultation drawing from her experience as a psychologist, former healthcare tech executive, entrepreneur, and educator. Her practice blends mindfulness-based, neuroscience-informed care with a concierge model designed for individuals navigating complex, high-performance, high-stake environments.
With deep insight into modern corporate systems, the impact of today’s digital world, and the process of personal transformation, Dr. B offers personalized, HIPAA-compliant support that prioritizes trust, discretion, and meaningful change. Her work goes beyond symptom relief, empowering clients to cultivate resilience, clarity, and conscious growth in a tech-driven, fast-paced world.