The Center for Psychological Growth was formed by Dr. Gary Howell, the CEO and chief psychologist. As his solo practice continued to grow and evolve, he felt it was time to expand beyond Gary Howell, Psy.D., PC and create a space where more lives could be positively impacted.  Dr. Melina Scally joined the group and is a staff psychologist and partner in the practice.  The Center is located in the heart of historic Ybor City.​ We pride ourselves on being an accepting space for all who seek psychological growth in all its forms. We have a specialty practice in working with LGBTQ patients.

Sarah received her Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from the University of Central Florida in 2008, where she also earned a Certificate in Behavioral Forensics. She completed an internship at UCF’s Victim Services, as well as a research assistantship at UCF’s Industrial/Organizational Psychology Lab, while volunteering at the GLBT Center of Orlando. She then went on to earn her Master of Arts degree in Counselor Education at UCF, as well as her Certificate in Marriage, Couples and Family Therapy.

Individual Mental Health Counseling for Adults including PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar, LGBTQ Issues. Accepting Cigna, Medicare, Aetna & Optum; sliding scale private pay.

I offer individual counseling to clients ages 10 and up dealign with issues such as depression, anxiety, life changes, grief and loss, etc.
I am proud to serve the LGBTQ community and have experience with transgenfer clients looking to transition and start HRT. I am trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Adoption Competency.
I do accept some private insurances and EAPs.
Call me for a 15 minute phone consultation.
Siendo bilingue puedo mejor servir la comunidad hispana.

I specialize in serving the LGBTQ+ community by providing individual, relationship/couples counseling, and group therapy for individuals who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, transsexual, queer, questioning, intersex, asexual, and/or pansexual. I provide office based counseling to LGBTQ+ clients in St. Petersburg, Florida, as well as online counseling to clients anywhere in Florida.
My specialties include:
-Couples Counseling for same sex/same gender couples and mixed orientation couples
(I’m also poly friendly!)

Integrated Counseling Solutions, LLC. is a part of Counseling Professionals of Orlando, a dynamic group of counselors in Central Florida who offer a variety of tailored counseling services addressing a wide range of issues. The owner and primary therapist at Integrated Counseling Solutions is Dr. Shainna Ali, an affirming counselor educator and mental health clinician. She is a licensed mental health counselor (MH15290) and a nationally certified counselor (717226).