To follow her heart and do the work she loves, Susan Mullins broke away from the world of mortgage banking where she had pursued a career after earning a bachelor’s degree in philosophy. “Going through some trials and tribulations during that time convinced me this just wasn’t the right path for me,” says Susan. “I knew I wanted to do more to help people one-on-one.” The Clearwater native went back to school and earned a master’s in mental health & rehabilitation counseling, and has been practicing since 1991.

She has worked extensively with eating disorders, addiction issues, and trauma issues. In the end, though, it is all about “helping individuals rediscover their authentic self that can be so easily lost in everyday life,” Susan says.

Susan found growing up on the coast of Florida that water activities, such as sailing, scuba diving and beaching, sustained her spiritually. These days, she still sails quite often and crews regularly on a J-27. And even though she is not living as close to the gulf now, she did find a peaceful setting for her home – she lives on the Hillsborough River with her fiancé and two kitties.