Personalized, Compassionate Therapy for Real-Life Challenges
Meet Our Team
Dr. Megan Silvestri is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Qualified Supervisor, and Certified School Counselor with over 15 years of experience in the mental health field. She is licensed in Florida, Virginia, South Carolina, and Kentucky.
Since beginning her career in 2009, Dr. Megan has worked in both private practice and community mental health settings, including crisis stabilization, detox, outpatient treatment, substance abuse programs, and court-mandated services. Her diverse background allows her to support clients with compassion, insight, and practical strategies for lasting change.
Dr. Megan works with children, adolescents, adults, and families, with extensive training and experience in treating trauma, anxiety, and depression. She is especially passionate about helping individuals who feel emotionally overwhelmed, stuck in survival mode, or exhausted from trying to hold everything together on their own.
With previous experience working within the school system, Dr. Megan also helps parents and families better understand school-related challenges and navigate the educational support process. She works with families to better understand 504 Plans, IEPs, and the MTSS process, helping parents feel more informed, supported, and confident when advocating for their child’s emotional and academic needs.
Her counseling approach is individualized and collaborative, creating a safe and supportive space where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered. Clients can expect a therapeutic style that is compassionate, gentle, and direct — helping them gain clarity, developing healthier coping skills, and moving through both current and long-standing challenges.
Originally from New Jersey, Dr. Megan moved to Florida in 2003 to attend the University of Central Florida. She earned her Master’s degree from Webster University and her Doctor of Education (EdD) from Florida Southern College.
Outside of her work, Megan enjoys spending time with her family, visiting amusement parks, the beach, and caring for her pets. She and her family are passionate animal lovers.
Dr. Megan offers virtual counseling services based in Bradenton, Florida.
Meet Jennifer Hunt, LMHC
Jennifer is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Indiana, Vermont and Florida. She has over 17 years of post graduate experience and have worked in a variety of settings such as inpatient, outpatient, private practice, addiction treatment centers and correctional settings. Jennifer works with adults who are experiencing anxiety, depression, anger, stress, parenting struggles, substance abuse, relationship conflict (for individuals), women's health concerns and life transitions. She has specialized training in Maternal Mental Health (Perinatal Mental Health, pre or postpartum depression, anxiety, OCD or for Maternal wellness and support). She also understands how peri menopause and menopause can impact a woman's emotional and physical wellbeing.
As a provider, Jennifer values diversity, equity, and inclusion. She has experience working with individuals from a wide range of backgrounds, including different races, ethnicities, religions, and abilities. She understands the importance of taking an intersectional approach to therapy and recognize the unique challenges that can arise from multiple marginalized identities. Choosing a provider can be difficult. If you are searching for someone who thinks outside the box, does not give textbook answers and is solution focused, look no further. Let's begin your therapeutic journey.
Meet Natalia Pineiro - Registered Intern
Natalia Pineiro is a Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern who is passionate about creating a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where clients feel comfortable showing up as their authentic selves. She believes that meaningful change begins when individuals feel truly seen, heard, and understood, and she strives to foster a therapeutic relationship built on trust, empathy, and collaboration.
Natalia works alongside clients as they navigate life’s challenges, helping them gain insight, build resilience, and develop practical tools to support their emotional well-being. She has experience working with individuals facing anxiety, grief and loss, life transitions, relationship concerns, stress, self-esteem challenges, and personal growth. Her clinical experience includes working with children, adolescents, and adults from diverse backgrounds, including members of the LGBTQ+ community. Through a collaborative and compassionate approach, she helps clients strengthen self-awareness, build effective coping skills, and create meaningful, lasting change.
Natalia earned her Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Barry University and her bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Florida International University. She approaches therapy with curiosity, compassion, and respect for each client’s unique experiences, values, and goals. She believes that while life can be challenging, every individual has the capacity for growth, healing, and positive change.
In addition to her clinical work, Natalia brings over five years of experience in education, supporting individuals with diverse emotional and behavioral needs. She is also a certified 200-hour yoga instructor and values the connection between mental, emotional, and physical well-being. Her goal is to empower clients with the tools, insight, and support needed to navigate life’s challenges with greater confidence and authenticity.
Meet Courtney MacLellan - Registered Intern
If you or your child have been feeling overwhelmed, anxious, emotionally exhausted, or stuck in patterns that feel hard to change, Courtney offers a supportive space to help you feel understood and empowered again.
She works with children, teens, and adults using a blend of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), person-centered therapy, and solution-focused approaches. Her style is warm, collaborative, and practical, helping clients not only process what they’re going through but also develop effective tools to navigate challenges with greater confidence and clarity.
Courtney believes therapy should feel supportive, goal-oriented, and tailored to each individual’s unique needs. She is passionate about helping clients identify unhelpful patterns, strengthen coping skills, improve emotional regulation, and build healthier ways of thinking and responding to life’s stressors.
Her goal is to help clients move from feeling stuck or overwhelmed to feeling more balanced, capable, and hopeful about their future.
*Accepts Cigna and Aetna
A Unique Approach to Healing
At Tranquil Seas Therapy, we blend evidence-based methods (like CBT, DBT, Mindfulness) with empathic support- tailored to your unique needs. Sessions are characterized by:
Compassionate understanding in a judgment-free environment
A safe space to explore thoughts and feelings
Gentle yet direct guidance toward solutions
Collaborative goal-setting and progress tracking
Evidence-based techniques combined with intuitive support
Whether you're seeking help with a recent challenge or long-standing issue, Dr. Silvestri works alongside you to develop practical strategies for lasting positive change.
Comprehensive Mental Health Services
Individual therapy for children (5+), adolescents, and adults
Specialized trauma treatment
Anxiety and depression management
School-related issues
Grief support
Life transitions counseling
Client Experiences
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“Dr. Silvestri helped my teen navigate grief after a major loss. Her compassionate support made such a difference in our child’s life—and in our family’s healing too.”
Parent of teen client
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"We love Dr. Silvestri, she has helped our family so much over the years."
Parent of child & teen clients
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“I felt stuck and hopeless. Megan helped me realize I wasn’t broken—I just needed tools and support. I’ve grown more in six months than I thought possible.”
Adult client
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FL- LMHC MH13779
VA- LPC 0701013166
SC- Telehealth LPC 617
KY- LPCC 306499