About Me
Hi there! My name is Courtney Wheeler, and I am the founder and counselor here at Open Compass Counseling!
What Brought Me Here?
Real life experience and a genuine want to help others facing difficult circumstances.
How I Got Here
Prayers, School, more prayers, more school, volunteering, working, writing, even more school, many hours of supervision, loads of studying, a national licensing exam, and lots more prayers… All with a big heart, strong faith, solid sense of humor, and some incredible people along the way who supported my dreams!
Where I Went to School
Lakeland University
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Graduated 2018
Florida State University
Masters of Social Work
Graduated Summa Cum Laude 2020
My Counseling Style
Authentic, compassionate, holistic, and relatable
What I Like to Do
I am a very active and creative person. I found myself loving the Florida lifestyle as it provides so many avenues for an active life. When I am not working, I love going to the beach, going boating, swimming, biking, reading, cooking, and playing the ukulele. I absolutely love spending time with my husband and daughter, and you are pretty much always guaranteed to find me with them, We call ourselves the 3 Wheelers, and we are a 3 for 1 package. My favorite place in the world is out on the St. Johns Pier off of St. Augustine Beach, but the sound of the waves would mean nothing without them by my side.
