Meet The Team

Dr. Charlotte Lewis

Ph.D, LMHC-D, BSP

Owner / Director

Dr. Charlotte is a graduate of University of the Cumberlands (2022), earning a Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She has had a long-standing passion for helping others, with experience working with others in the care management, advocate and home care capacities before moving into mental health counseling. Dr. Charlotte graduated from Capella University with her Ph.D in Counseling Education and Supervision. Dr. Charlotte’s counseling passions include trauma treatments, including Somatic Experiencing, Cognitive Processing Therapy and Brainspotting. Dr. Charlotte is the owner and operator at Free Life Mental Health Counseling Services and is passionate about creating positive changes in therapy treatment for others. She is passionate about helping other mental health professionals grow and learn and she is passionate about teaching from experience.

Faith Murphy

Mental Health Counselor- Limited Permit

Faith Murphy is a Mental Health Counseling limited permit holder. She holds a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Liberty University. Faith works with couples who are experiencing challenges associated with communication, infidelity, life transitions, and stress. She also works with individuals who are experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, processing trauma, and navigating life cycle transitions/stressors. Faith has experience working with children using play therapy techniques to process grief, stress, trauma, and emotions. She also has clinical experience working with the first responder and law enforcement communities. Her approach is integrative and person-centered, using techniques and skills that meet the needs of each individual client. Faith has drawn from narrative therapy, emotionally focused therapy, and acceptance & commitment therapy as she works with clients to become empowered, strengthen emotional connection, and identify their core values. Faith believes in the importance of meeting each client where they are at in their journey, in a space that is safe, non-judgmental, and genuine. She is accepting both in-person and telehealth clients.

Clinical Mental Health Counseling Student Intern

Joseph Mellea

Joseph Mellea is a Mental Health Counseling intern at Long Island University. He works with individuals experiencing anxiety, stress, and life challenges, focusing on building self awareness, emotional balance, and healthy coping strategies. With a background in education and coaching, Joseph creates a collaborative and supportive environment where clients can explore their goals and move toward meaningful change.

Alannagh Ciliberti

Clinical Mental Health Counseling Student Intern

Alannagh is a Mental Health Counseling intern pursuing her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at CUNY Queens College. She works with teens and adults experiencing stress, anxiety, and challenges within their personal lives and relationships, helping them build self-awareness, emotional resilience, and healthy coping strategies. Her approach is collaborative, empathetic and person-centered, drawing from integrative approaches tailored to each individual’s unique needs. With a background in counseling and crisis intervention, Alannagh creates a safe and supportive environment where clients can explore their thoughts, feelings, and goals while developing the tools to navigate life’s challenges.

Courtney Clarke

Clinical Mental Health Counseling Student Intern

Courtney Clarke earned her Master of Science in Counseling from Mercy College and is currently completing advanced graduate training in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at SUNY Brockport. Her professional background includes school counseling, family and community-based services, and work with children, adolescents, adults, and families navigating complex life circumstances. Courtney uses a trauma-informed, person-centered, and strengths-based approach, incorporating cognitive-behavioral strategies based on each client’s individual needs and goals. Her clinical interests include trauma and PTSD, grief and loss, anxiety, stress and burnout, life transitions, self-esteem, crisis intervention, and working with youth, young adults, military service members, and their families. 

Jeffrey Lewis

Administration / Financial Director / Marketing

Jeffrey obtained a Bachelor of the Arts Degree in 3D Art and Design from Platt College Huntington Beach before serving in the United States Army from 2009-2024. He served one 12-month combat deployment to Afghanistan. He now manages the administrative, financial and marketing aspects of Free Life.

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