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 works with adolescents and adults navigating grief, trauma, depression, anxiety, stress, and life transitions. She is passionate about helping clients build coping skills, navigate life's challenges, and improve their overall well-being. In addition to providing therapy, she provides direct clinical supervision to Registered Mental Health Counselor Interns, ensuring their work aligns with Florida licensure requirements and best clinical practices. All intern-led sessions are supervised by Amrita in accordance with Florida licensure requirements and best clinical practices
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 GRADUATE COUNSELING INTERN
Morgan Arevalo
Morgan Arevalo is a University of South Florida Counseling Intern who works with adolescents and adults navigating anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, trauma, and life transitions. Her approach combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and person-centered techniques to create a supportive, collaborative space where clients feel heard and develop practical tools for growth and change.
Morgan is completing her graduate training and is expected to graduate in December. During her internship at Empower Wellness, she has built a part-time caseload and meaningful connections with her clients. Following graduation, she will officially join the Empower Wellness family as she advances in her counseling career.
Self-Pay Rate: $40 per session
USF GRADUATE COUNSELING INTERN
Karlee Sunday
Karlee Sunday is a University of South Florida Counseling Intern currently completing her Practicum I training. She is open to working with clients across a variety of age groups and presenting concerns as she continues to develop her clinical interests and gain experience in different areas of counseling.
Karlee takes an open, supportive, and client-centered approach to therapy, striving to create a space where clients feel comfortable, heard, and understood. She is passionate about growing as a counselor while supporting clients throughout their personal growth and therapeutic journey.
Self-Pay Rate: $25 per session