University Behavioral Center
Alison Elk is a dedicated therapist with extensive experience in mental health counseling, currently serving at ORLANDO COUNSELING SERVICES, LLC and University Behavioral Center since 2021. Alison has also contributed as a presenter for Balancing Life's Issues and worked as a registered mental health intern at Gilstrap & Associates. Prior roles include intern therapist at East Alabama Mental Health and graduate research assistant at Auburn University. Alison holds a Master of Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Auburn University and a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from the University of Central Florida. Experience further includes facilitating group sessions for minors with autism and managing entertainment roles at Universal Studios Florida and Walt Disney World.
University Behavioral Center
Since 1989, University Behavioral Center has been dedicated to providing comprehensive, high-quality treatment for mental health and substance use disorder related issues to patients in Orlando, Florida. We provide a full range of program options for children, adolescents and adults. Our goal is to enable individuals to improve their overall quality of life in a comfortable and secure environment. Located on a beautiful 14-acre campus, University Behavioral Center is within the Central Florida Research Park Development and neighbors the University of Central Florida. University Behavioral Center’s facilities include a swimming pool, a wellness center and gymnasium and an outdoor reflection atrium. Our hospital is divided into two physically separate wings, the children/adolescent wing and the adult wing. Each is subdivided into secured units. Secure 24-hour supervision helps promote patient safety and a therapeutic living environment. University Behavioral Center proudly supports a healthy environment. University Behavioral Center is accredited by The Joint Commission (TJC) and licensed by the State of Florida Agency for Health Care Administrations as a Class III Psychiatric Hospital.