Carol Watler , LMHC

Carol Watler brings a blend of clinical training and pastoral care to her work as a mental health professional. She has been involved in mental health practice for approximately 17 years, including her early training, and spent seven years serving as a hospital chaplain where she provided spiritual and emotional support to patients, families, and staff. Her chaplaincy background includes work with Orlando Health Systems from 2003 to 2009 and a leadership role as Manager of the Chaplaincy Department at South Seminole Hospital, where she helped individuals navigate grief and the daily stresses faced by emergency room personnel.

Ms. Watler earned a Master of Arts in Professional Counseling from Liberty University and a Master of Divinity from Regent University. She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor - LMHC - and has held licensure in Florida; she is also identified with professional chaplaincy organizations as Board Eligible for Certification with the Association of Professional Chaplains and as a member of the American Association of Christian Counselors with a Certification in Critical Incident Stress Management. In addition, she has pursued behavior analysis training as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst Candidate.

In 2010 she founded Hope For Tomorrow Mental Health Services, LLC to provide individual and group counseling and psychotherapy to adults, juveniles, and their families. Earlier clinical roles included providing counseling at Lakeside Alternatives beginning in 2003 and returning there as a licensed counselor to work with juvenile clients and families. She also offers community workshops on stress, grief, and coping skills and provides referrals to advocate groups, churches, and parish nurses when appropriate.

As a clinician, she emphasizes a comprehensive, holistic approach that considers emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual well-being. Her practice focuses on producing tangible progress in a timeframe that motivates clients to continue their work, while acknowledging that change often takes time and varies by individual. Ms. Watler is a mother of three adult daughters and a grandmother of three, and she frames her professional mission in the spirit of bringing hope, encouragement, and compassionate care to those she serves.