Get to know the compassionate team behind Empower Wellness, where healing, growth, and connection come first. Our dedicated clinicians are committed to creating a safe, supportive space where you can feel heard, understood, and empowered every step of the way.
The People Behind the Practice
FOUNDER & CLINICAL DIRECTOR
Amrita Murgasen
Amrita Murgasen, M.S., LMHC, is the Founder and Clinical Director of Empower Wellness with over 12 years of experience in the mental health field. Her primary responsibilities include clinical oversight, supervision, and ensuring the highest standard of care throughout the practice.
Amrita currently focuses on providing pre-surgical and dermatological psychological evaluations and offers ongoing, direct supervision to all Registered Mental Health Counselor Interns. All intern-led sessions are supervised by Amrita in accordance with Florida licensure requirements and best clinical practices.
BODY OPERATIONS COORDINATOR
Vanessa Villegas
Vanessa Villegas, B.S., serves as the Body Operations Coordinator for Body by Empower Wellness. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Public Health with a concentration in Emergency Medical Planning from the University of South Florida.
Vanessa is developing Body by Empower Wellness, an upcoming expansion focused on enhancing whole-person wellness through future body-focused services.
MARKETING AND BRAND COORDINATOR
Cavoni Brenes
Cavoni Brenes is the Marketing and Brand Coordinator at Empower Wellness. A graduate of the University of Tampa with a B.A. in Design and minors in Advertising and Public Relations, she brings a strong creative and strategic foundation to her role.
Cavoni leads brand visibility and community engagement initiatives, overseeing marketing efforts across digital platforms, in-person events, and strategic partnerships. Her work supports both the practice’s mental health foundation and its expanding aesthetic services, helping position Empower Wellness as a comprehensive space for Body. Mind. Soul.
LICENSED MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR
Kate Graves
Kate Graves, LMHC, is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with specialized training in Crisis Intervention, De-escalation, and Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART). She works with children, adolescents, adults, and couples, utilizing a client-centered approach that fosters empowerment and healing. Empower Wellness is proud to have Kate’s warm, down-to-earth energy enriching our team.
USF COUNSELING INTERNS
Morgan and Karlee
Morgan Arevalo and Karlee Sunday are University of South Florida Counseling Interns who are passionate about mental wellness, personal growth, and creating a supportive place for others. They are currently pursuing a Master’s degree at the University of South Florida while gaining hands on experience in a collaborative and client-centered environment.