Elizabeth A. Traynor, M.A., Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Licensed Marriage & Family Counselor, Qualified Supervisor and Director of Choices Counseling Center

Beth has a Bachelors Degree in Philosophy from the State University of Potsdam, NY and a Master’s Degree in Counselor Education from the University of Central Florida.  She came to Choices to work and train with her mother, Maureen Traynor who was the founder of Choices, in 1986. She also participated in workshops at the Caron Foundation in Pennsylvania and Onsite Training with Sharon Wegsheider-Cruse.  During her time at Choices, she has instituted and/or facilitated many of the programs at the Center including the Weekend and Five Day Program, Extended Care Program, the Kids Camp, Choices for Children, Level II Five Day Program, Men’s Weekends, Women’s Weekends and Couples Programs.  She has 10 years of training in psychodrama.  For the past 20 years, Beth has facilitated Weekend programs in the Baltimore Area with local therapist Judy Burch, MSN and brought Weekend Programs to the Philadelphia area as well.  Beth’s passion has been working with recovering addicts and their families.

Sarah Mendoza, M.A.,Reg. Mental Health Counselor Intern (IMH7853)

Sarah Mendoza is a Florida native and earned her Bachelor’s of Science in Psychology and Masters in Mental Health Counseling from the University of Central Florida. Sarah’s mental health career began working at Lakeside Behavioral Health Care as a mental health technician. Sarah has also worked as a Victims Advocate with SafeHouse of Seminole, the Seminole County Victim’s Rights Center. Sarah completed her graduate internship at the Alcoholism Treatment Center in Raleigh, North Carolina. Sarah has experience in detoxification and inpatient treatment for persons suffering with mental illness as well as substance dependence. Sarah served as Assistant Director of Women’s Residential for Specialized Treatment Education and Prevention Services in Apopka before joining the team at Choices. Sarah is certified by the Department of Children and Families to assess adults and children for mental health needs. Sarah has a passion for working with families and believes in a holistic approach to treatment. Sarah’s interests are in the area of attachment and bonding in relationships. She also holds a certification in Clinical Hypnosis. 

Robi Libscomb, M.A., Counseling Intern

Robi Lipscomb earned her undergraduate degree from Texas A & M in 1986 and her Masters of Arts in Counseling from Asbury Theological Seminary in 2011. Robi brings twenty plus years and thousands of volunteer hours of experience working with families, young adults, teens and children. Robi has advanced courses in sex addiction and sex therapy in addition to her Masters of Arts in Counseling. Robi’s therapy interests include addictions, counseling children, teens, young adults as well as adults, premarital and marriage counseling.  She also works with ADD/ADHD issues, grief, depression and self esteem issues.

Mariana Williams, M.A., Lic. Mental Health Counselor, Extended Care Coordinator

Mariana has a Master's Degree in Human Development from the Univ of Illinois and has been a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida since 1992.  She had her own Psychotherapy practice in Illinois from 1984-1996 specializing In individual and family therapy as well as helping businesses set up the regions first EAP programs. Mariana has over 25 years of experience working in addiction treatment. She also has experence in PTSD, working with Vietnam and Gulf War veterans and crisis intervention and Critical Incident  (CISD) counseling.