Modern. Inclusive. Holistic.

Jamie Molnar, LMHC

CEO/ Clinical Director

Jamie is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Registered Yoga Teacher, and a State of Florida Qualified Supervisor. She is the founder and owner of Be Your Best Self + Thrive. She is passionate about mind-body-spirit living and mental wellness and specializes in Yoga Psychology. She provides individual and couples counseling and conducts trainings both locally and nationally on mental health, wellness and early intervention. She also provides training and supervision to Registered Interns and loves helping new clinicians learn how to navigate the field of mental health successfully.

Rochelle Young, B.S.

Graduate Level Intern

Rochelle is a clinician at BYBS who loves drawing from holistic, mind-body-spirit approaches, like mindfulness and meditation, to help individuals heal from trauma, anxiety and depression. Based on her own personal journey, she truly understands the importance of mental health and is passionate about helping individuals find their own way to healing, peace and joy.

Harper "Hall" Birdsong, M.Ed.

Therapist

Harper is a clinician at BYBS who loves working with adolescents and young adults and is particularly interested in providing gender-affirming care to the LGBTQIA+ community as well as supporting athletes through performance and mindset issues. He is most passionate about removing himself from an expert role and gently encouraging his clients to foster their own inner power, strength, and the authority that lies within. 

Larissa Long, RYT

Client Care Coordinator

Larissa is a 200hr registered yoga teacher and holistic health enthusiast. 

For the last 14 years she has worked in the service industry tending bars and managing restaurants. She is extremely caring, empathetic, and skilled at creating an atmosphere of safety and tranquility as you begin your mental health journey. 

As the BYBS Client Care Coordinator, she is happy to answer any questions you may have and provide you guidance throughout your therapeutic journey with BYBS!

Alexandra Porzillo

Community Relations

Alexandra is a recent graduate from The University of Tampa, where she received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. During her undergrad, she became passionate about exploring Acceptance-Based Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), and holistic care methods. 

Alexandra is enthusiastic to enter this new chapter of her life, and even more excited to learn, assist, and offer her positive energy to the BYBS family. She is focused on helping BYBS integrate into the St. Pete Community, so you may see her at a downtown market, or in passing at the office, but she will always be happy to chat and say hi!