Our Providers
Molly has been in practice since 2002 and started Family Matters in 2005. Working with individuals and families, she has extensive training in Family Therapy & Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) for Trauma and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Molly received her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Alabama in Birmingham and her Master’s in Education and Counseling from the University of North Florida. Molly has lived in St. Mary’s for over ten years.
My name is Charese “Resse” Taylor, I am a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist. I have been practicing Family and Individual Therapy since 2005, and started in Louisville, KY. I have since worked in Florida and recently moved to Georgia in 2020. I work with Couples, Families, and Individuals working through Depression, ADHD, Anxiety, and Mood Disorders. I enjoy motivated clients who are looking for change and prefer a Client-Centered direct approach therapist.
Alessandra Ellis is a recent Saint Leo graduate with a master’s in social work (MSW), who provides counseling to teens and adults affected by a range of issues such as adjustment, depression, anxiety, phobia, bereavement, and anger. While under supervision and working toward her licensure, Mrs. Ellis offers a variety of therapies such as cognitive, narrative, and client centered, utilizing mindful techniques.
Whitney Bounds is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who brings more than nine years of experience in trauma, crisis, and grief counseling to Family Matters of Coastal Georgia. She has worked with at-risk children, teens, and families in Glynn and Camden counties in a non-profit setting as well as with survivors of domestic violence. She has also worked with hospice patients and their families providing grief support as a certified grief counselor (GC-C).
Tina Roux is a recent Capella University graduate with a master’s in mental health counseling, who provides counseling to teens and adults affected by a range of issues such as adjustment, depression, anxiety, phobia, bereavement. While under supervision and working toward her licensure, Mrs. Roux offers a variety of therapies such as cognitive, narrative, and client centered techniques.
Alenna received her M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Mercer University. She works with individuals, families, and couples working through anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and mood disorders. Alenna utilizes person-centered therapy and emotionally focused therapy techniques in conjunction with cognitive therapy. With these techniques, Alenna helps clients in living their best life.
Elissa Gonzalez Ogonowski is a APC, operating under supervision of a licensed clinician at Family Matters. She lives in St. Marys with her husband and children and has lived here since 2006. As a military veteran and previous Navy wife dependent for 10 years, she is familiar with addressing the needs of military families.
My name is Alex Sciallo. I am a recent University of New Hampshire graduate with a masters in Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT). I work with couples, families, and individuals who desire change and healing. My approach to therapy is holistic, relational, and well-informed by my graduate school training in Family Systems Theory. I believe in providing a trauma informed, evidence-based practice.
Hi I’m Merrisa Kight!
I am a mom to five kids and spend a lot of time in the community with sports and events.
I have a masters degree in social work from Tulane University and an undergraduate in psychology. I use cognitive behavioral therapy with clients and see clients of all ages and backgrounds. Prior to clinical work I have a background in domestic violence advocacy and inpatient services.
My name is Samantha Kight. I have been married for 30 years to my husband. We have lived in GA for the past 30 years and have three grown sons and six grandchildren. I enjoy spending time with my family, most outdoor activities, and relaxing and reading a good book.
I received my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Argosy University in Arizona and my Master of Arts in marriage and Family Therapy.
Furapists Service Dogs
Goldie is a therapy dog certified through the Wounded Warriors Project. She works with Whitney Bounds, LCSW. She is certified as a “battle buddy”’ for active duty military members and veterans that have PTSD. Goldie has been trained in deep pressure therapy (DPT). She assists me in making my patients comfortable when doing trauma focused therapy.