High Expectations Counseling

Cynthia Benedict, Counselor and Life Coach, provides compassionate guidance for personal growth, relationships, and life transitions. Through expert counseling and coaching, she helps clients gain clarity, confidence, and strategies for lasting success.

It is our pleasure to welcome you to our practice. Larry E. Shyers, Ph.D., and Associates, Inc. consists of three Licensed Mental Health Counselors (Larry E. Shyers, Ph.D., Maggie D. Ryon, M.S.,LMHC, Tracy L. Moore, M.S., LMHC and one Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern (Nils A. Swanson, M.S.) We are conveniently located in Mount Dora, Florida and have proudly served Lake County since 1979 At Larry E. Shyers, Ph.D., and Associates, Inc. we are dedicated to the mental health of our clients. We believe in Christ-centered care that focuses on the relationship between the client and therapist. This site is designed to introduce you to our office and answer some questions you might have about our practice.Today you are one step closer to a new you where you feel empowered and on a positive path to growth and well-being.As solution-focused Christian therapists, our goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together, with God's help, to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life.Psychotherapy differs from psychiatry in that we focus on non-pharmacologic methods to alleviate emotional and mental difficulties. Along with the psychotherapy, we are able to make referrals to qualified psychiatrists for treatment of emotional and mental disorders with prescriptive medications. We provide services for children, adolescents, and adults either as individuals or in groups. As Christian counselors, our primary desire is to provide the highest quality of mental health care to you and your family. Please call or email us for an individual, couples or family therapy consultation today.