Lifeskills Orlando Outpatient Treatment
Admissions
Outpatient Mental Health Treatment in Orlando
Lifeskills Orlando Outpatient provides a comprehensive continuum of mental health treatment for adults with complex mental health and co-occurring disorders — available as a direct admission or step-down from residential care. Programs include partial hospitalization (PHP), intensive outpatient (IOP), case management, and transitional living, ensuring the right level of support at every stage of treatment.
What We Treat
Lifeskills Orlando Outpatient treats a comprehensive range of mental health and co-occurring disorders in adults, with evidence-based, individualized care for psychiatric conditions, co-occurring disorders, and behavioral addictions.
Proven Therapies
Lifeskills Orlando Outpatient clinicians tailor treatment plans using proven, evidence-based modalities to address mental health and co-occurring disorders, including:
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“At Lifeskills Orlando, evidence-based treatment and a uniquely supportive environment combine to help clients rediscover their strengths and build a foundation for lasting recovery.”
Joe Soutar, MHA, FACHE
Executive Director
Lifeskills Orlando Outpatient Program
Meet Our Team
Lifeskills Behavioral Health Orlando is staffed by a multidisciplinary team of clinicians, medical professionals, and support staff with deep expertise in mental health conditions and co-occurring disorders. Every member of the team is committed to delivering individualized, evidence-based care in an inclusive and supportive environment.
Joe Soutar, MHA, CRRA, FACHE
Board-Certified Healthcare Executive, Executive Director
Myrtho Branch, MD
Board Certified Psychiatrist, Medical Director
Ryan Murphy, MSN, PMHNP-BC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Jennifer Hounshell, LMFT, QS, EMDR-Trained, IFS-Trained, TF-CBT Trained, DBT-Intensively Trained
Lead Clinician
Tonja’ Christopher, PhD, MS, MA
Primary Therapist
Yolanda Wade-Williams EdD, LMHC, EMDR-Trained, DBT-Intensively Trained
Outpatient Therapist
Mirella Ezeta, PsyD, DBT-Intensively Trained, REBT-trained
Director of Family Services / Residential + PHP Programming
Heather Dawson, LMHC, QS, Gottman Level II Trained
Family Therapist
Marnita Patton, MA, ATR, CCBT, CGT, CDP
Art Therapist
Kimberly Denis, BA
Certified Life Coach
Curtis White, CTRS
Certified Recreational Therapist
Mario Seabrook
Milieu Supervisor + Alum Care Coordinator
George Tillman
Shift Supervisor
Patricia Germain, MS
Evening Shift Supervisor
Kaleigh Dietz, MEd, CRC
Director of Admissions
Barbra Quirk, MS, DBT-Intensively Trained
Associate Director of Admissions
Stefan Glamp
Alumni Relations Manager
Voices from our community
“Checked in as a PHP client seeking emotional support and stability. I was given every tool needed to succeed and strive independently while being cared for by phenomenal staff. The individual therapy sessions worked wonders in bringing me inner peace, the group sessions bring a sense of community, and the attentiveness of staff will have you feeling safe and secure in every aspect. 10/10 highly recommend!!!”
—Grateful Lifeskills Alum
Take the first step toward a brighter future.
Lifeskills offers evidence-based treatment for mental health, substance use, and co-occurring disorders across Florida. Contact the admissions team to request a confidential assessment — the first step toward lasting recovery.
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