At Center for the Healing Arts, healing begins with genuine human connection. Our long-established, locally rooted practice offers the personal warmth and attentive care that corporate chains and telehealth services often can’t provide.
Our team reflects a wide range of identities, backgrounds, and areas of expertise, allowing clients to find a therapist who truly understands their story. We share a commitment to dispelling the myth that we should simply know how to build healthy relationships, parent well, or find happiness without support or education. Together, we work to offer the most essential learning of our lives: how to create deeply meaningful relationships not only with your loved ones but also with yourself.
Click on each Therapist below to learn more about their training, experience, and approach.
Marcie S. Cramer, MA, President
Center for the Healing Arts, Founder: Adult Children of Alcoholics Treatment Center, Certified Clinical Supervisor, Licensed Clinical Psychotherapist, Director of Couples, Family/Adolescent Program, License #MH0002729 LMHC
Marcie Cramer has maintained a highly successful psychotherapy practice for more than 37 years in Winter Park. She approaches each therapy session as an opportunity to meet and assist someone very special. Marcie's core belief is that we are not sick trying to get well, but instead, hurt, trying to heal. She believes that a therapist's main job is to listen to exactly where her clients are telling her they need to grow and heal (and hear what they are not saying as well), even when, (especially when) the client does not even know themselves.
While very often Marcie is booked weeks in advance, she would be honored to guide you to the right therapist should she not be able to work you in immediately. Her biggest fear is for people who just choose a therapist at random since not all therapists have the depth of training or experience to treat all issues. Marcie very much wants to make sure that the client's therapeutic experience is one that will help them in whatever area they are struggling so that they heal, grow and profoundly change for the better so that each person can fulfill their potential to attain happiness.
Marcie's areas of expertise are couples therapy, Adult children of Alcoholics, individual therapy, addictions, relationships, and families. Marcie also presents daylong intensive healing workshops throughout the year on these topics above. Please click here for her workshops.
Because of her wisdom, passion, and quick wit, Marcie has developed a reputation across the nation as the therapist that other therapists seek out when THEY want therapy. In 1984, Marcie helped to pioneer the co-dependency movement in Central Florida and founded the Adult Children of Alcoholics Treatment Center here in Winter Park, FL. Marcie received her Bachelor of Science degree from Rollins College and her Masters in Counseling from the University of Central Florida. She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and is also a Certified Imago Therapist. In addition, Marcie works as a legal consultant through her other project "Legal Insights" as well as consulting for both large and small companies on workplace issues and getting the most from their employees.
If what you have read resonates with you then it would be Marcie’s honor to step into the healing process with you to co-create a vision that allows you to embrace the life you deserve and have always desired for yourself. To speak with Marcie (to either book an appointment or just to get a referral) please call her at (407) 657-8555 ext. 101.
Phil Jones, Technical Director
Phil Jones, Techinical Director
Sydney Willis, LCSW
Sydney has known since she was quite young that her purpose in life was to assist others. She feels so very fortunate that she is able to fulfill this purpose as a psychotherapist with Center for the Healing Arts.
Sydney embraces the belief that every individual is deserving of love, kindness, and compassion and feels incredibly honored to be part of her client’s healing journey to happiness. Sydney deeply believes that for her clients to progress quickly, they require a safe, compassionate space to express themselves freely and authentically without fear of criticism or judgment. Sydney’s goals are always to make sure that each and every client feels seen, heard, honored.
Sydney’s areas of psychotherapy specialty are adults, adolescents, and children (through play therapy) and the LGBTQ+ community who experience anxiety, depression, grief, and trauma, including eating disorders and spiritual trauma/abuse. Where appropriate, Sydney integrates elements of the expressive arts for adults, as well as children, during psychotherapy sessions to explore the unconscious challenges that might be interfering in her clients’ lives. She always feels honored to be part of the therapeutic process as her clients become their truest, highest, happiest, balanced, and most authentic selves.
Naturally, Sydney practices self-care with art as well. She deeply enjoys painting and views artistic expression for herself as a means of meditation and relaxation.
Sydney received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology at Rollins College and her Master in Clinical Social Worker degree from Tulane University.
To make an appointment with Sydney, call (407) 657-8555 ext. 110 or email her at sydney@centerforthehealingarts.com
Matthew Fernandez, LMHC
Matt Fernandez (he/him) is passionate about creating a safe, judgment-free, nurturing, compassionate environment for his clients to find growth, healing, and freedom from and of their life challenges. He intentionally and mindfully endeavors to ensure that his clients feel supported, accepted, and appropriately challenged their therapeutic journey is co-created together.
Matt’s areas of specialty are adults and teens experiencing anxiety, panic disorder, phobias, agoraphobia, OCD, selective mutism, depression, athletes, first responders, adult children of alcoholics, and anger management. Additionally, Matt is a fierce ally for those in the LGBTQIA+ community.
Additionally: First responders: In addition to having first responders as a family (police and firefighters), Matt is specifically trained to offer psychotherapy to first responders and reserves session spots for them. Matt has witnessed their struggles to manage a fulfilling life while living with immense stress, loss/grief, and frustration while working in a highly pressured environment.
Athletes: Matt is also an athlete who practices Brazilian jiu-jitsu and has played several other sports growing up. He knows from experience the anxiety that can arise when performing at a high level. Because of his lived experience here, he loves helping other athletes navigate the specific stressors that come with athletics to allow his clients to reach their highest potential.
Matt practices self-care by being intentional with his time in creating time for activities that recharge his well-being. He decompresses by kayaking, exploring nature with his dogs, practicing Brazilian jiu-jitsu, and running obstacle courses.
To make an appointment with Matt, call (407) 657-8555 ext. 112 or email him at matt@centerforthehealingarts.com
Sally Crumly, LCSW
Play Therapist
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
License #SW0004672
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a play therapist with 30 years of experience working with children and their families. I have a wide range of experience and resources to support children and their families. I specialize in child issues such as anxiety, depression, abuse, trauma, grief and loss and in behavioral and parenting issues. My goal is to identify the origin(s) of the issue and create positive strategies to allow the full potential of each child to develop. I provide information and effective interventions to help you and your child create the relationship you desire and deserve.
During the therapy process, I include all members of a child's immediate family and any extended family members who are identified by the parents as integral to their child's growth and development. To facilitate full communication, each session is a combination of individual and family therapy.
I also have been effective at working with adults who suffer from depression, anxiety or a history of abuse. My goal is to help clients identify what beliefs and behaviors grew from their experiences and how these are currently impacting their adult functioning. A variety of therapeutic methods personalizes treatment for each client.
If you would like to speak with with Sally, please call (407) 657-8555, ext. 105.
Katie Horton, RMHI
Katie (Registered Mental Health Intern #20734) has always had a passion and a talent for assisting others through their challenges and became a psychotherapist to fulfill this passion! She views it as an honor and a privilege to be part of her clients process as they navigate their journey in healing, self-discovery, achieving their goals and taking control of their narrative.
Katie deeply respects that it can take bravery to make that first appointment, therefore, she is fierce about fostering a safe, respectful, patient, and sacred space for clients to share and build a therapeutic relationship.
Katie works with all ages from 11yrs old through seniors. Using creative tools and skills Katie is adept in assisting clients to navigate all aspects of trauma, anxiety, depression regardless of their root causes.
In addition to the above her areas of expertise include LGBTQIA+, Transgender/Gender Identity issues, Coming Out, and The Journey of Transitioning. Katie’s intimate knowledge of the journey through transition enables her to bring a depth of clarity and understanding in her sessions with the transgender and gender-expansive community.
Katie graduated with her Master of Arts in Counseling from Saybrook University and is currently working on her PhD in Counseling Education and Supervision, also at Saybrook University.
Katie practices self-care with a variety of hobbies that include archery, machine sewing and embroidery, chain maille, photography and videography, and German folk dancing (Schuhplattler).
To connect with Katie for the next steps in your healing journey call 407-657-8555 x108 or Katie@centerforthehealingarts.com.
Preston Patterson, LMHC, BCN
Licensed Mental Health Counselor MH17170
Preston Patterson is passionate about helping people find new tools, skills, and healing for each clients’ very unique challenges. His passion is in guiding his clients through processing their thoughts, feelings, and relationship patterns to discover what is no longer working for them and where they need to grow and change. He understands how much strength it takes to get through the most basic daily activities when weighed down by our struggles. Therefore, he admires those who have wisdom, courage, and strength to seek guidance in taking their next step toward a better life. Preston is dedicated to treating his clients with compassion, respect, and kindness.
Preston has expertise in the following areas: healing trauma, working with individuals on the Autism Spectrum, in treating those with depression/anxiety, addictions/ACOA, men’s issues, chronic illness/pain, and spiritual abuse.
Along with using psychotherapy, Preston is also a BCIA board certified neurofeedback clinician. Neurofeedback improves communication between various parts of the brain to help decrease mental health and behavioral symptoms. Some people are satisfied with the reduction in their symptoms with relatively few sessions, while others choose to continue with psychotherapy, often experiencing positive changes more easily than they did before engaging in neurofeedback.
Preston graduated from Palm Beach Atlantic University with a Master of Science degree in Counseling Psychology.
In his personal life, Preston enjoys video games, creating artwork, fishing, learning, and of course, spending time with his family.
To connect with Preston to take your next step in your healing journey, call 407-657-8555 x109.
Gage Bleiler, RMHI
Gage Bleiler , Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern
Gage believes that every client is the expert of their own story, needing a partner to help shape it into the life they envision. He is dedicated to providing a safe and nurturing therapeutic environment. With each client, he brings curiosity, empathy, patience, and warmth to promote growth, healing, and transformation into their best self. To Gage, therapy is a journey of self-discovery, embracing every facet of oneself.
Furthermore, Gage specializes in areas including LGBTQIA+, Transgender/Gender Identity, Coming Out, and the Journey of Transitioning. His profound understanding of the transition process allows him to offer a unique depth of clarity and understanding in sessions with the transgender and gender-expansive community. He also excels in addressing Childhood trauma, religious (or spiritual) trauma, identifying the sources of anxiety and depression, and providing tools and strategies for innovative solutions.
Outside of his professional life, Gage is an artist with passions for writing, cosplay, gaming, and sewing. He is also the proud parent of a cherished Siberian forest cat named Zero.
To make an appointment with Gage, call (407) 657-8555 ext. 108 or email him at gage@centerforthehealingarts.com
Kimberly Raby, LMHC
FL License #MH10883
Kim Raby started her therapeutic journey at the age of 14, when she began working on her own healing process. Growing up in an alcoholic family, she soon realized the effects of family dysfunction and how it persists within relationships and adulthood. As a result, her passion is now to bring healing, insight, and growth to other individuals who not only struggle in relationships, but those who struggle alone.
Kim's specialties in therapy include Adult Children of Alcoholics, Adolescent Therapy, relationship issues, depression, and anxiety. She is currently becoming certified in Imago therapy to continue to facilitate healing Dialogues between couples.
Kim completed her Master's Education at the University of Central Florida in the Counselor Education program with concentration on Mental Health and Marriage and Family Therapy. While in school, she worked with the Center For Drug-Free Living's New Horizon program, offering individual, group, and family therapy to adolescents in need at a local high school.
In her spare time, Kim enjoys cooking, running, and spending time with family and friends.
If you would like to speak with with Kim, please call (407) 657-8555 ext. 2.
Mary Liebermann, LCSW
Mary Lieberman has retired from our practice and we wish her well on her next steps on her life journey. For any therapeutic needs you may have please contact Marcie Cramer (the owner of the practice) at 407-657-8555 x 101 and she will be happy to assist you.
Marjorie L. Schlesinger
FL License #SW9321
Margie Schlesinger is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has over 17 years of experience in private and group practice providing healing psychotherapy to individuals, couples, and families. Due to Margie's dedication, knowledge, and skills, she is able to utilize compassion and humor to help people emerge and heal from such difficult issues as depression, anxiety, relationship issues, loss/grief, and traumas.
Margie has several areas of expertise, ranging from healing sexual abuse, to healing the invisable grief of pregnancy (perinatal) loss. Margie is one of the few experts in perinatal loss who has gone through her own personal journey of healing as she has experienced this grief on several occasions. In addition, Margie also has extensive experience in the use of EFT, (emotional freedom technique) a non-invasive form of acupuncture, which she utilizes in conjunction with therapy in order to quickly reduce emotional blocks which may get in our way of living a happy and fulfilling life.
Margie received her Bachelors degree from Duquesne University with a double major, and her Masters Degree in Clinical Social Work from the University of Pittsburgh.
If you would like to speak with with Marjorie, please call (407) 657-8555 ext. 113.
Our therapists offer a wide range of specialties and approaches. If you do not see the therapist you were seeking, or would like help connecting with a therapist who may be right for you, please call (407) 657-8555 ext. 101 or reach out through our Contact Us page.
