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Below is the contact information for Counseling Center.

Location
Building R, Room 227
Business Hours

8:15 a.m. - 4 p.m., Monday through Friday

Email
counseling@sfcollege.edu
Phone
352-395-5508

Counseling Center Staff

Dr. Kalpana Swamy

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Dr. Kalpana N Swamy has more than 25 years of clinical experience accumulated in her time as a Clinical Psychologist (in India), Licensed Mental Health Counselor at Santa Fe College and private practice, and as a Qualified Supervisor in the state of Florida. She has previously served the college in a variety of roles as the Academic Chair and Adjunct Faculty of Student Development and Leadership, and as a Director overseeing a variety of student support programs such as My Brother’s Keeper, College Achievement Program, Pathways to Persistence, LGBTQ+ Resource Center and the Counseling Center. Kalpana received her Ph.D. in Psychology from Capella University with a specialization in Industrial and Organization Psychology. She received her M.Phil. in Clinical Psychology from the National Institute of Mental Health and Neuroscience in Bangalore, India. Dr. Swamy has trained in REBT( at the Albert Ellis Institute), Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Life and Career Coaching (through MentorCoach), and Gestalt Therapy. Kalpana is passionate about women’s empowerment and women’s issues, multicultural issues, and internationalism. In her free time, Kalpana enjoys reading, music, and attending plays.


Steve Vutsinas

Steve Vutsinas, M.A.Ed., Ed.S., VSP, NCC, LMHC, serves as the Coordinator of the SF Counseling Center and has been with the Counseling Center since 2010. Steve attended the University of Florida for his graduate studies where he received an Education Specialist degree and a Master of Arts in Education with a focus in Mental Health Counseling. Steve's approach to counseling is client/student centered and focuses on solutions to the very real problems that can impact us all personally and academically. Working with college students is a passion of Steve's, something he's been doing since 2005. Steve holds additional certifications and trainings in CBT, PET, DBT, Victim Advocacy, Psychological First Aid, Red Cross Disaster Mental Health, and is a Nationally Certified Counselor. He is also trained and certified by the Center for Applied Psychological Testing to administer the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI). Steve also serves as an adjunct instructor in the Department of Student Development and Leadership where he has taught since 2011. Courses he's taught include SLS1101: College Success, SLS 1301: Life & Career Development, and SLS 1601: Living Effectively. In his free time, Steve enjoys watching cat videos on youtube.


Naeema Britton

Naeema BrittonNaeema Britton, MS, NCC, LMHC joins the Counseling Center with experience in higher education beginning in 2012. She has served students in higher education as an administrative staff member and coordinator. She enjoys assisting students academically, socio-emotionally, and mentally to accomplish their professional goals. She completed her Bachelor’s degree in Sociology from the University of Florida and her Master’s of Science in Counseling (Specializing in Mental Health Counseling and Marriage and Family Therapy) from Barry University in Miami Shores, Florida. She is also a Nationally Certified Counselor. Most of her experience has been with providing psychoeducation and traditional talk therapies to assist clients. Naeema believes counseling is a collaborative and mutual relationship between counselor and client where the client is the expert on themselves and the counselor provides the space and tools to assist them. In her spare time, Naeema enjoys true crime, mentoring, reading, and traveling.


Cindy Salvadori

The Counseling Center's Administrative Assistant, Cindy Salvadori, Cindy Srecently relocated to Florida from Delaware where she worked as an Office Manager for a Rheumatology practice. Her experience in medical practice management is invaluable in the administrative duties she performs at the Counseling Center. She earned her Associate in Arts degree here at Santa Fe College, and her Bachelor of Science at the University of Florida with a major in Marketing. Cindy enjoys meeting and working with the students who come into the Counseling Center. In her leisure time, Cindy enjoys gardening with an emphasis on native plants and creating wildlife habitats with her gardens being certified by The National Wildlife Federation and MonarchWatch.org.


Beau the Therapy Dog

BeauThe SF Counseling Center has had the great fortune to host two wonderful therapy dogs since Summer 2017 with the first being Beau the Goldendoodle! Beau was born in Ocala on Jan 10th 2014. His love of life and people is contagious. It was this that brought him and his mom Terry into the world of pet therapy. He enjoys visiting at medical facilities and has a blast hanging out with students at both Santa Fe College and the University of Florida. Beau is registered with: The Alliance of Therapy Dogs #42254, Handler - Terry Biehl #49958 Reading Education Assistance Dog (R.E.A.D.) program, registration is #5484 HOPE Animal-Assisted Crisis Response, ID #3-125. In his free time, Beau enjoys squeaky toys, tennis balls, cookies, protecting his family against the evil possum horde, and making the world a better place. ♥

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