Amyn Ali

Licensed Mental Health Counselor MH25708

Both in my professional and personal environments, I like to create a safe space for every person I meet in hopes that they’ll be comfortable being themselves. I’ve had the honor of joining the journeys of a diverse range of clients and aim to offer support to people of all walks of life.

My eclectic foundation in counseling work stems from a cognitive-behavioral approach (CBT) but also incorporates many aspects of solution-focused and feminist therapy. Positivity and humor are powerful tools that are integrated within my approach as well. Along with referring to counseling approaches, I also draw from the health & wellness perspective, motivating my clients to meet their mental and physical health goals.

I specialize in working with individuals and couples in the LGBTQIA+ community as well as those struggling with depression, anxiety, and trauma. Additionally, I am highly proficient at approaching issues related to stress management, time management, school/work/life balance, and self-confidence. Aided by a calming and welcoming presence, I would love to guide you along your journey to becoming a stronger, happier, and more balanced self.

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Bobbi Gould is a certified Reiki healer, certified life coach, meditation guide, and laughologist who supports others in moving through grief, stress, and life transitions with compassion and clarity.

Blending energy work, mindfulness, and somatic practices, she helps people reconnect with themselves, uncover their purpose, and return to a sense of joy and alignment.

You can find her at instagram/1fungrltravels or spot her in costume anywhere from Key West, Florida to across the globe.

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Dr. Ashley Hoyt, A.P. has been serving the health care needs of the community in Key West for over 25 years. With a background in psychology and pre-med, she has been practicing alternative medicine for over 30 years including Chinese medicine, Acupuncture and therapeutic bodywork.

Dr. Ashley Hoyt, A.P. is committed to teaching us how to live our lives in a peaceful, pain free state. She has dedicated her work to the achievement of wellness and a holistic approach to a healthy lifestyle.

Dr. Hoyt, A.P. has a passion for the beautiful water around Key West and she also generously donates her time to many organizations around the island. In the above pictures she is working with local organizations in various locations around the island offering her knowledge to the working & general public.

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Rebecca C Johnson, LCSW

Clinical Social Work/Therapist

Hello! Welcome to my corner of the universe. I’m so glad you’re here. Therapy can be scary and the first step to getting here is the hardest. My name is Rebecca. I am a licensed clinical social worker in Florida and Virginia. I have a masters in social work from Louisiana State University, and a bachelor’s in sociology from California State University and have been working in the social work field since 2018. I have an eclectic approach to therapy, and I work from a trauma-focused, strengths-based whole-body perspective. I specialize in working with those struggling with substance abuse, domestic violence, and depression.

In working with the Queer Keys Community Center, I am offering Skill-Building Counseling focused on specific topics such as Self Compassion, Distress Tolerance, and Communication. Each topic is structured into its own multi-step program that ranges between 4 to 6 consecutive weeks, and helps you build life-affirming skills that promote healthy relationships with both yourself and with others. You can see the program descriptions below and choose which topic you would like to focus on in our sessions.

Overcoming challenges can be difficult but with the right tools and support, I believe we can get you to be your full self. I work with all ages from 10 and up. I so look forward to meeting you and beginning this transformative time.

Self Compassion: This structured, multi-step program empowers you to transform self-critical patterns into a more caring, supportive inner voice. It begins by helping you understand what self-compassion really is and why it’s so valuable for your emotional well-being. You then explore common internal barriers, like fear that being kind to yourself means weakness—and learn to overcome them. Next, you’ll practice slowing down and calming your mind, developing skills to notice when you’re self-critical, and gently guide yourself toward kindness. Through techniques like compassionate imagery, you’ll cultivate inner warmth and strength. The program then teaches ways to transform compassionate feelings into thoughts and behaviors, using tools like writing exercises and soothing self-care actions. Finally, everything comes together in a long-term self-compassion plan—a personalized, sustainable way to live with greater self-kindness and resilience. This program runs for 6 weeks.

Distress Tolerance: This four-part program helps people build skills to cope with difficult emotions without avoiding or escaping them. It begins with understanding what distress intolerance is and how it develops, then teaches acceptance—learning to notice and allow emotions without judgment. From there, clients practice constructive ways to improve how they feel in the moment through healthy coping strategies and problem-solving. Finally, the modules guide clients in creating a personalized action plan to recognize triggers, manage reactions, and build long-term resilience. Together, these skills foster greater confidence in handling life’s challenges and emotions effectively. This program runs for 4 weeks.

Communication: This short-term program is designed to help you build the skills needed for healthier relationships and greater self-confidence. You’ll learn how to: Communicate clearly and respectfully, without guilt or fear. Set healthy boundaries that protect your time, energy, and emotional well-being. Create realistic expectations of yourself and others to reduce disappointment and conflict. Each session is designed so that you can start making changes right away. You’ll leave with a personalized toolkit of communication strategies, boundary-setting scripts, and expectation-setting guides you can use in daily life. This is a supportive, one-on-one approach that empowers you to strengthen your relationships, honor your needs, and feel more in control. This program runs for 6 weeks.

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With a deep respect for the body’s innate intelligence and a passion for holistic healing, Josie offers a uniquely integrative and trauma-informed approach to massage therapy. Her work is rooted in presence, compassion, and a broad spectrum of bodywork traditions that support both physical well-being and emotional resilience.

Josie holds certification in Manual Lymphatic Drainage (C-MLD) and uses this gentle, rhythmic technique to help clients support their immune systems, recover from surgery or injury, and ease discomfort or pain associated with fluid retention. This soothing modality also promotes deep relaxation and stress reduction.

Drawing from a rich blend of modalities, Josie tailors her massage services to each client’s needs, incorporating a blend of Swedish massage, Hawaiian Lomi Lomi, and Connective Tissue Massage (CTM) techniques. As a Reiki Master, Josie offers Reiki energy healing and integrates subtle energy work into her bodywork sessions when appropriate, offering space for deep rest and recalibration.

A Key West local and South Florida native, Josie received her foundational training at the Pacific Center for Awareness and Bodywork on the island of Kaua‘i, a school known for its emphasis on mindful touch, personal inquiry, and trauma-informed care. This education continues to shape Josie’s practice, creating a grounded and sensitive container for healing and transformation. Whether you’re recovering from surgery, seeking relief from chronic tension, or simply longing to reconnect with your body, Josie brings intuitive presence, skilled touch, and a heartfelt respect for your unique healing journey.

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Alexandra is deeply committed to helping others achieve optimal living through her unique tools, drawing from her life experiences and certifications in Fitness Instructing and Personal Training; 500 RYT in Power Yoga, Yin-Yang Yoga & Meditation; Sacred Spaces Facilitator Training; InnerGuidance™ Therapeutic-Transformational Coaching Method by InnerGuidance Institute; Graduate of International School of Healing Arts - Focus on Detoxification & Regeneration.

She founded The Shift Academy, which specializes in therapeutic-transformational coaching, purifying detox protocols, empowering fitness programs and yoga training, enlightening meditation classes, integrative breathwork journeys, and other divine sacred transformational experiences. Her current business ventures - Nomad Advisory Group, Holistic Transformation Academy, and The Conscious CFO - reflect her commitment to making a direct impact in both her local community and globally.

Beyond her professional endeavors, Alexandra values exploring new places and cultures, treasuring moments with loved ones, and celebrating the beauty of the Mother Nature.

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Blessings — I teach from the quiet center where breath, prayer, and poetry meet. I’m Russ (James Russell Saner II), a poet and yoga teacher-in-training who offers gentle, soul-led Hatha & Vinyasa classes that honor the Divine, the body, and the sacred intelligence within each of us. My classes are simple, grounding, and invitational — safe space for awakening, healing, and remembering who you truly are. Guided by gratitude and all glory to The Most High, I weave movement, meditation, and thoughtful words to help students return to presence, community, and the deep well of peace.

Movement, stillness, and sacred words. Gentle yoga classes for healing & remembering. — Russ

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Meet our very own (Not a Medical) Dr. Phil! Phil comes to us bringing a wealth of knowledge, and has earned both a PhD in Metaphysics and a Doctorate in Divinity, among other certifications. He has been a staple at QKCC volunteering at our welcome desk every week, and is now able to offer his professional services to you!

Every first and third Friday of the month you will have an opportunity to meet with him for either Holistic Living Coaching or Spiritual Consult.

As a Holistic Coach, he can recommend and advise on natural methods of achieving better health for the whole being through the Mind/ Body/ Spirit connection.

As a Spiritual Consultant, he can help through the open discussion and exploration of various spiritually-focused concepts, religions, and walks of faith to assist one’s personal journey in the discovery of their own spiritual resonances.

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