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We all embark on the journey of life without knowing what's ahead....
We travel down the road before us, trying to carve out a path that will lead us to the kind of life
that will bring us Bliss.
However, there are times when that path leads us off the course to peace and fulfillment,
and into some difficult & trying times.
Whether you’re stuck in the woods of anxiety, relationship issues, or depression,
it is possible to find your way out of the dark places and back into the sun.
We understand that it feels daunting right now, but that is why
you are here.
Here at Blissful Thoughts Therapies, we will work with you to help you
explore your goals of health and happiness and
learn how to achieve them.
Together, we will work to process through the issues you are facing,
we will give you the tools you need to emerge triumphantly
with a new way of thinking, and to
confidently thrive in your life.

In Office

619 W. Lumsden Street
Lumsden Executive Park
Brandon Fl, 33511
Virtual

Video, Phone and Texting sessions from
Anywhere you want to be
If things haven't been going the way you had hoped,
it's time to change your ways
Change starts with
YOU

We Help People with
ADHD
Anxiety
Chronic Conditions
Coping Skills
Depression
Divorce
Eating Disorders
Family Conflicts
PTSD
Polyamoury
Premarital & Marital
Sexual issues
Sleep issues
Stress
Trauma




Individual
Therapy
We provide
the space for people
to come and heal themselves
No matter what’s
going on in
their life...
whether it’s stress
or chronic pain,
We provide them the tools and
environment
for whole
mind/body
healing.
Couples
Therapy
Group
Therapy
We encourage
professionals
who struggle with
their emotions
weather from
anxiety
addiction or
chronic pain
to become masters
of their inner experience so they can
be in control of their emotions
rather than their emotions
controlling them
Child
Therapy
We teach
Children, Teens
and
their parents
who are overwhelmed
and uncertain about
their future
to find the
right path
and
give them
the tools needed
to overcome
difficult situations

Ask Us About EMDR Today
We support
couples who
struggle in their
emotional connection
communication,
their finances
or their
intimacy...
We teach them to
overcome
the distance
between them,
and to
fall in love
all over
again.


Meet Our Therapists



CasminWilsom
Casmin Wilson is a registered mental health counseling intern in the state of Florida. She earned her Bachelor’s degree from the University of South Florida and a Master’s degree from Troy University. She is well-versed in various mental health struggles such as anxiety, depression, trauma, etc., and enjoys using a holistic approach focusing on self-care. She is also a certified yoga and mindfulness meditation instructor. You don’t have to go through life’s challenges alone or carry the burden to figure it all out on your own. She’ll be here for you when you’re ready…


Heidi McFarlane
Dr. Heidi McFarlane has been in the mental health and the healthcare field for over 20 years since she graduated from Florida Atlantic University in 2000 with her Master’s in Mental Health Counseling. She is committed to helping others find clarity in their thinking while motivating them and providing solutions to achieve their goals. She received her doctorate with distinction in Psychology from Capella University in 2014. She is a life long member of the Psi Chi International Honor Society in Psychology, recognizing and promoting excellence in the application of Psychological principles. She helps individuals going through stress and anxiety, women’s issues, job loss, interpersonal conflict, anger management, and low motivation/low self esteem. She also works with couples and groups, empowering others in overcoming obstacles that hinder their everyday success.
Dr. Mcfarlane is also a Certified Life Coach Practitioner and Motivational Speaker. She works with individuals and small business owners in life coaching and life skills development. As a Motivational Speaker, she speaks to different groups and organizations, motivating others to be the best that they can be. She has spoken at churches and women’s conferences utilizing biblical principles to help solve a crisis and strengthen the faith of others.
Other highlights of Dr. Mcfarlane’s accomplishments include her book as an author on affirmations:”21 Life Skills Affirmations For Powerful Living”, to encourage individuals to focus on their vision by utilizing positive thinking. She also wrote a short ebook on Anger to deal with the emotional feelings and the physical responses that anger causes.
She has maintained professional affiliation with American Red Cross as a Disaster Mental Health Professional, Palm Beach Counseling Association, The American Counseling Association and The Florida Mental Health Counseling Association.


Victoria Johnson
Victoria Johnson holds a Masters Degree in Clinical Psychology and is currently pursuing her Doctorate of Psychology. In therapy, she has an interpersonal style with a focus on existential concerns.

My name is Marissa Witter and I am a Registered Clinical Social Work Intern. I have a Masters in Social Work from the University of South Florida and a Bachelors in Psychology with a Minor in Public Health from the University of South Florida. My diverse experiences in the mental health field range from facilitating grief support groups, case management, outpatient therapy, and working as a school social worker in a primary and secondary setting. I have over 5 years of experience working with children and their families where I have gained the necessary skills to help address concerns with anxiety, challenging child behaviors, depression, inter-personal challenges, and grief.
Through a non-judgmental, client-centered, and solution-focused approach I aim to support children and their families by deescalating daily life stressors. I specialize in Cognitive Behavior Therapy. My approach is to assist clients find their inner strength, discover and implement coping mechanisms and to foster resiliency.

Marissa Witter

Trenace Brown

Trenace has her Master’s degree in Mental Health Rehabilitation Counseling and a Master’s degree in Gerontology from the University of South Florida. She also received her Certified Rehab Counselor (CRC) designation.


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Farida has a very big heart
and it comes through in her
sessions. I highly recommend her to push you through the
difficult moments that
life can sometimes
bring us.
Cat R.

- Angel D.
Forget the clinical aspects of therapy! If as a human being you want to flourish, to embrace positive emotions, to be engaged, to be interested in stuff and to find meaning and purpose in your life, call and engage with
Farida!
-Dave R.