Change M.F.C.R, inc
_ed.png)
Supporting Healing Journey's
EMPOWERING HUMANS
Alayne Henley
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern
COUNSELOR
MEET ALAYNE
Hello, I’m Alayne Henley, Counseling Student Intern. I grew up as the middle child of three in my
family of five. Learning how to navigate conflict with humor and patience was necessary and
became my greatest asset from early childhood. These skills continued to serve me well in my
teaching career of 20 years, raising my two children, and all their animals, which I lovingly refer
to as the petting zoo, and helping me keep an overall positive disposition and inner peace. My
motivation comes from understanding others and helping them build better communication
experiences that bring excitement and passion for life’s relationships.
Who I can help
Individuals - Are you having difficulty prioritizing or bringing order to your current life situation? I
will work with you to set measurable and attainable goals that make sense for this season of
your life.
Couples – At times we struggle to hear our partners even as they speak directly to us. Working
together to build the relationship you want is possible through communication that both
reassures and nurtures as well as allows for curiosity and discovery. I can guide you through
this process and work with you to reach your relationship goals.
Parents – Parenting is an all-encompassing journey that brings overwhelming emotions at times
leaving us bewildered and struggling to make sense of family life and marriage. Through
research-based methods, we will build healthy interactions, work on boundary-setting, and
strengthen family bonds.
ABOUT ME
My love of reading and writing turned into a degree in English Literature from the University of
Central Florida. During my undergrad years at UCF, I tutored athletes on the football team and
women’s basketball team. I also worked as a student in the campus Career Resource Center
helping students write resumes and encouraging them to connect with potential employers at
career fairs. Helping and teaching became a passion leading toward a rewarding 22 year career
as an educator in Florida Public Schools. I used my education and natural talents to work with
children and families. It was over the course of my teaching career that I gained insight into the
results of varying parenting styles, successful family routines, and persistent patterns of
communication which could either build up or cause damage. Seeing the need of families,
couples, and children, I decided to add to my life experience and career expertise, the
knowledge and skill set I would have as a licensed mental health practitioner to be more
impactful.
When I have a few moments to myself, I still enjoy reading, kayaking, and any activity that
brings me closer to my children, friends, and extended family.