KRUEGER WELLNESS - Key Persons

Job Titles:

• Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Amanda Dobler is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the State of Florida and a National Certified Counselor. She holds a Master of Science Degree in Counseling and Psychology from Troy University. Amanda has spent most of her career working with Active Duty Military focused on Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), grief, military transition and relationship stressors. She is trained in evidenced based treatment for PTSD using Eye Movement and Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT). Amanda is also trained in Level 1 and Level 2 of Gottman Method Couples Therapy. Amanda has a wide-ranging background working in these various evidence-based integrative approaches with individuals, couples, families, active duty military, veteran, widow, and bereavement populations. Amanda's personal journey through grief and loss as a military widow and a Gold Star family has given her the dedication to meeting others in their pain and helping them move towards hope. Amanda enjoys helping her clients tap into their inner strength and supporting them in facing life's challenges and accomplishing their goals one step at a time. In her free time, Amanda enjoys teaching dance fitness and spending time at the beach with her son.

Cherie Kass is a military spouse, having been married for 19 years. She is also a nationally certified Sign Language Interpreter and has been an interpreter for 20 years. Cherie is passionate about becoming a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, working with military families, and providing direct counseling to the Deaf community. Cherie earned a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from the University of Maryland Global Campus in 2020. Currently, Cherie is a student intern at Krueger Wellness Institute, working under the supervision of a licensed Qualified Supervisor. She will graduate with a Master's Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Troy University in July 2023. As a military spouse, Cherie has gained many life experiences, such as living abroad, deployments, family reintegration, and transitioning/moving every three years. Cherie will strive to establish a solid therapeutic relationship with each client and foster an open and safe environment, free of judgement.

Job Titles:

• Dietitian
• Founder of Krueger Wellness Institute

Dr. Krueger provides psychological services in Niceville, Florida to improve the lives of adults and children. A child, an adolescent, or an adult may be hindered by unwanted or excessive emotions such as anxiety, depression, fear or anger and may wish to learn more effective ways to manage existing feelings.

Job Titles:

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Lindsey Christian is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker that loves working with children, teenagers, and their families. She finds great professional satisfaction in helping children, teenagers, and parents sort through the new experiences and emotions in their development and heal from past trauma.

Moira Faris - Growing up, Moira realized how the food she ate influenced her mood, her overall health, and her performance in sports. She wanted to learn more about nutrition and make it my career. Moira grew up on the Emerald Coast and graduated from Choctawhatchee High School. She earned her undergraduate degree from Florida State University. She went to New York Institute of Technology for her dietetic internship and received a Master of Public Health degree from Cleveland State University. The majority of Moira's career has been in clinical nutrition, but she has also worked in public health. She has worked as a clinical dietitian and clinical nutrition manager at St. Barnabas Hospital, Orlando Health, Southpointe Hospital of the Cleveland Clinic, Emory University Hospital, and HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital. Moira is a certified diabetes educator/certified diabetes care and education specialist. She says the best part of her job is working with people to help them meet their health goals and feel better. Moira and her husband met at Meigs Middle School and are both graduates of Choctawhatchee High School. They recently moved back to the area and could not be happier to be back home. This really is a special place. In her free time, she loves spending time with her family, especially watching their kids play sports and being together in and near the water.

Job Titles:

• Certified Christian Counselor

Shari Adams is a certified Christian counselor, a practicing Catholic, and works with all denominations to explore any spiritual concerns. Shari believes in taking a holistic approach to help clients grow and flourish. She provides services to individuals of all ages. Shari works frequently with survivors of trauma and abuse, including those who are in or recovering from high-control relationships. Those suffering from anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorders, and difficulties adjusting can find a safe place to heal in her office. She has a rich understanding of the complex nature of PTSD. Shari uses evidence-based therapeutic approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Rapid Trauma Processing, and the Gottman Method of couples counseling. Having grown up in a military family, living near an active Air Force Base, Shari has a thorough understanding of the complete nature of military culture. Shari is proud to serve our active-duty military, veterans, their families, contractors, and civil servants.

Terry Wendt - I am a Registered Marriage and Family Therapy Intern (RMFTI) working under the supervision of a licensed therapist. I graduated from Liberty University with a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy, a Master of Arts in Human Services Counseling (Military Resilience), and a Bachelor of Science in Religion. As a retired veteran, I understand the complexities of military life that arise from numerous deployments and the difficulties of reintegration into the family unit. As a pastor for over 20 years, I have served in the local area assisting military/civilian individuals, couples and families to grow in their relationships.