Chris is a licensed psychotherapist working with clients throughout South Florida. He has worked in behavioral healthcare for nearly 20 years. He currently maintains a private practice in Fort Lauderdale and consults with several non-profit organizations across the region. He has presented workshops on relationships, parenting, shame, and addiction. In his practice, Chris specializes in a number of areas, including relationships, codependency, trauma, self-esteem, depression, anxiety, and addictions. He also offers executive coaching services to individual clients, small business owners, and corporate leadership. His professional experience also includes clinical supervision, program management and development, grant administration, contract management, college-level teaching, substance abuse prevention, public policy, advocacy, and training.

Chris received a B.A. in Psychology from The University of Tampa; a M.S. in Mental Health Counseling and from Nova Southeastern University; and, an M.B.A. in Health Services Administration, also from Nova Southeastern University. Chris is a Board Certified Professional Counselor; a National Certified Counselor; a Master Addiction Counselor; a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, and a Certified Addictions Professional. He is also a Qualified Supervisor for Registered Mental Health Counselor Interns for the State of Florida. Chris has also completed the Level 1 training in Gottman Method Couples Counseling.

Ron C. Osborne-Williams is the Education and Prevention manager at Women In Distress of Broward County, Inc. the only nationally accredited, state-certified, full service domestic violence center serving Broward County, with a mission: To stop domestic violence abuse for everyone through intervention, education and advocacy. He provides education and professional trainings on domestic violence and related topics in Broward County and surrounding county of Palm Beach and Miami-Dade in the community.

Additionally, Ron is a Registered Marriage and Family Therapist Intern (RMFTI) with Gerena & Associates, holds professional teaching credentials in Pennsylvania and Florida, and utilizes a client-centered and strength-based approach to coaching/counseling (play therapy, group, individual, couples, and family) and training consultation. One of his most valuable experiences was serving three years as a Special Education Volunteer for the United States Peace Corps, where he was responsible for building special education programs for children in need for St. Lucia’s Ministry of Education in the West Indies.

Dr. Olivia Schlapfer Colmer is a licensed marriage and family therapist in the State of Florida. Her private practice is located in central Miami where she specializes in individual, couples, and family therapy. Dr. Olivia Schlapfer Colmer is passionate about working with couples and is currently becoming certified in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT).

Her therapeutic approach is interactive, strength based, compassionate and solution oriented. Dr. Olivia Schlapfer Colmer is Swiss-American and speaks fluent English, German and Swiss-German. For more information, visit www.morninsidetherapy.com.

Luna Medina-Wolf is a licensed mental health counselor, a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor, and a Master Certified Addiction Professional. She completed her B.A. in Psychology at Florida Atlantic University and continued there in receiving Dual Masters of Education in Mental Health Counseling and Rehabilitation Counseling. Luna is fluent in English, Spanish and Hebrew. Luna continues her professional development with the American Counseling Association, American Mental Health Counselors Association, American Psychology Association, and Florida Counseling Association in order to bring the best and most current practices to her clients.

Luna has a strong background in working with individuals who are struggling with substance abuse, who have experienced trauma, and those with disabilities. Luna enjoys helping clients both in an individual and in a group setting. Luna’s approach to counseling pulls from several theories. She incorporates motivational approaches, cognitive behavioral therapy, as well as solution focus and positive psychology. Luna believes that change is possible and that each client has the power and can learn the skills needed to better their lives.

Check out Luna’s interview on The Couples Corner below!

Christopher R. Bruce is a divorce lawyer and appellate lawyer for divorce cases and has been for nearly all of his legal career. His practice is predominately limited to representing his South Florida clients in divorce and child custody matters. He is the author of The Best Divorce, a book explaining common-sense strategies for resolving divorce matters on fair terms, as soon as possible.

Chris has long enjoyed the pleasure of practicing in partnership with Matthew S. Nugent and Adam M. Zborowski. Their law firm, Nugent Zborowski & Bruce, is a four lawyer firm located in North Palm Beach, Florida, with a practice limited to representing clients in divorce and child custody cases.

Chris is a native of Palm Beach County, Florida, and a graduate of Palm Beach Gardens High School. Outside of the office, and spending time with his family, his passion is saltwater fishing and marine conservation. Chris enjoys participating in South Florida billfish tournaments and being part of the Florida Chapter of the Coastal Conservation Association.

Check out Chris’s episode of The Couples Corner below!