Meet the
at Nova Counseling
Pilar Gutierrez, LCSW, CAP, QS
Founder & Licensed Therapist
INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING
Pilar Gutierrez is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified Addiction Professional, and Qualified Supervisor for clinical social work interns, based in Stuart, Florida. She earned her Master’s degree in Clinical Social Work from Barry University and brings extensive experience from both public and private behavioral health settings.
Pilar’s clinical background includes work in child welfare, family reunification, outpatient mental health services, and substance use treatment. She has significant experience supporting individuals and families affected by trauma, co-occurring disorders, and complex emotional challenges. Her approach is grounded in trauma-informed care and emphasizes integration of emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being.
Through an individualized and holistic therapeutic process, Pilar works collaboratively with clients to support healing, insight, and sustainable personal growth.
Specialties Include:
Trauma recovery, dual diagnosis, substance use, family systems, spiritual healing
Rebecca Booth MSW, CAC, CRRA
Registered Clinical Social Work Intern
INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING | COMPLIANCE SPECIALIST
Rebecca Booth is a Registered Clinical Social Work Intern and Certified Addiction Counselor based in Florida. She earned her Master of Social Work from Florida Atlantic University and brings over a decade of experience in behavioral health across treatment, recovery support, and clinical systems.
Rebecca’s clinical focus includes addiction, co-occurring mental health conditions, and emotional regulation challenges. She supports individuals navigating substance use, behavioral addictions, and recovery-related transitions using a trauma-informed, strengths-based approach. Her work integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and mindfulness practices to support insight, coping skills, and sustainable change.
In addition to direct clinical care, Rebecca brings systems-level expertise in recovery operations, policy compliance, and documentation standards. This background informs a structured, ethical, and compassionate approach to therapy that supports both personal growth and long-term stability.
Specialties Include:
Addiction and substance use disorders, Co-occurring mental health conditions, Emotional regulation and coping skills, Trauma-informed care, Recovery support and relapse prevention.
Emily Espinoza MA, NLC-P, Registered Marriage and & Family Therapist Intern
INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING | COUPLES & FAMILY THERAPY
Emily Espinoza is a Registered Marriage and Family Therapist Intern in the state of Florida. She earned her Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy from Touro University Worldwide and completed her clinical practicum at Healing Hooves Psychotherapy, where she facilitated equine-assisted therapy and experiential trauma-focused work with individuals and families.
Emily’s clinical experience spans children, adolescents, and adults navigating emotional regulation challenges, attachment wounds, and relational trauma.
Emily is trained in Natural Lifemanship, a trauma-informed model of equine-assisted psychotherapy that emphasizes nervous system regulation, relational safety, and attuned connection. Prior to her clinical training, she worked in child welfare, behavioral health, and federal operations, experiences that inform her understanding of safety, resilience, and the complexities of relational systems.
Emily provides a collaborative, supportive therapeutic environment where individuals and families can explore patterns, strengthen emotional regulation skills, and work toward healthier relationships and long-term stability.
Specialties Include:
Relational trauma, family systems, attachment, emotional regulation, mindfulness-based therapy, equine-assisted therapy
Brittany Kozielski, LCSW, CCTP
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING
Brittany Kozielski is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional based in Florida. She brings experience from both medical and psychiatric inpatient settings, where she has supported individuals with a wide range of emotional and mental health concerns across varying levels of care.
Brittany specializes in Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, helping clients identify strengths, clarify goals, and create meaningful, achievable change. She works with individuals navigating anxiety, depression, anger, and other emotional challenges. Her approach emphasizes collaboration, practicality, and forward momentum while remaining grounded in trauma-informed care.
In her clinical work, Brittany integrates SFBT with CBT skills to support emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and healthier thought patterns. Guided by a person-centered philosophy, she creates a supportive and empowering therapeutic environment where clients feel encouraged, capable, and actively engaged in their growth process.
Specialties Include:
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Anxiety and depression, Anger management and emotional regulation, Skill-building and goal-oriented therapy
