Allison Henley Phinney

Allison Henley Phinney, LMHC, is a seasoned mental health professional currently serving as a Resiliency Success Coach at the Education Foundation of Sarasota County and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor at Roots Family Counseling. With notable roles including Certified Teen Mental Health First Aid Instructor and Circle of Security Parenting Facilitator, Allison specializes in imparting parenting strategies and mental health education. Experience spans multiple organizations, including Deliver the Dream, where creative arts facilitate support for families in crisis, and prior positions such as Mental Health Therapist at The Florida Center for Early Childhood, Inc. and STARS Program Coordinator at Jewish Family & Children's Service of Sarasota Manattee. Educational credentials include a Master’s in Mental Health Counseling from Webster University and a Bachelor’s in Social Work from the University of South Florida, complemented by various instructor training certifications.