CFLPA Board and Committee
Shari-ann H. James, Ph.D., PMH-C
Co-Founder & President
Shari-ann H. James, Ph.D., PMH-C, is a licensed psychologist and a certified perinatal mental health professional. With over 15 years of experience, Dr. James's psychotherapy practice focuses on reproductive and maternal mental health.
Morgan Rahimi, MS, LMFT, PMH-C
Co-Founder & Vice President
Morgan Rahimi, MS, LMFT, PMH-C is the founder and head therapist of CLIMB Wellness & Counseling a group private focused on assisting clients dealing with adjustment and trauma during the reproductive time frame. She is certified in Perinatal Mental Health and EMDR. Morgan has been working in the mental health field for over 14 years assisting couples, families and individuals from a multitude of backgrounds in medical, in-patient, and out-patient settings.
Nancy Layish, LCSW, PMH-C
Co-Founder & Outreach Director
Nancy Layish, LCSW, PMH-C received her Bachelor of Arts degree and Master of Social Work degreefrom Washington University in St. Louis, She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Florida, and a Perinatal Mental Health Certified (PMH-C) Professional. Her interest in perinatal mental health grew after experiencing postpartum depression with the birth of one of her children and is passionate about helping others experiencing perinatal mood and anxiety disorders.
Micaela Thomas, LCSW, PMH-C
Co-Secretary
Tiffany Lowther, LMHC, PMH-C
Co-Secretary
Tiffany Lowther is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of Florida (MH13737). Helping people has been her life's passion and she is grateful to be a part of a profession where the goal is to bring healing, connection and growth. She specializes in Substance Use, Women’s Issues, Anxiety, Stress Management, Trauma, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Substance Use, Pregnancy and Postpartum Mood and Anxiety Disorders. Tiffany is an ally to the LGBTQI+ community, and she works with adults and adolescents using evidenced-based modalities. She is certified in both EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and Perinatal Mental Health.
Jennifer Whitfield, M.S., Licensed Mental Health Counselor-S, Registered Play Therapist-S™, Certified Infant-Family Mental Health
Social Media/Marketing
Jennifer Whitfield is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Registered Play Therapist ™ and is trained in Perinatal/Postpartum Mental Health and Infant-Family Mental Health. Jennifer is also a Becoming Us Facilitator. ™ Jennifer has been working in the counseling field for over 12 years where she has specialized in child, adolescent and family therapy, parenting support, and maternal mental health. Jennifer has been in private practice since 2014 where she opened Hope, Health & Healing Counseling Center, LLC. Jennifer also provides counseling services to pregnant and postpartum women and families with Seven Starling. Jennifer is especially passionate about supporting new and seasoned mothers and is dedicated to helping families thrive, connect, and grow.
Dr. Kelly Frank, PT, DPT, Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist
Membership