Spring Medical Directory 2011 Cont'd
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Marina Lombardo, L.C.S.W., P.A.
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Marina Lombardo, L.C.S.W., P.A., is a psychotherapist and life coach practicing at Lake Bennet Medical Center in Ocoee. Her experience of more than 20 years builds on the premise that within life’s challenges are opportunities for growth. She provides a confidential atmosphere to address issues of depression, anxiety, relationship struggles, trauma, grief, life transitions and personal growth. Lombardo’s approach is focused and designed to empower clients to set goals, overcome obstacles and learn the skills necessary to achieve success. She is certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing and trained in personal coaching, body-centered psychotherapy and clinical hypnosis. Lombardo uses her skills to help clients resolve painful memories and enhance well-being. Lombardo has been published in both mainstream and professional publications on multiple occasions. She also is the author of I Am More Than My Infertility: 7 Proven Tools for Turning a Life Crisis into a Personal Breakthrough.
1151 Blackwood Ave., Suite 120, Ocoee • 407-578-4566 |
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Rick Maith, L.C.S.W.
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Rick Maith, L.C.S.W., is a relationship specialist who has been a licensed psychotherapist for more than 20 years. He has an undergraduate degree in psychology and sociology and master’s degree in clinical social work. Maith specializes in dealing with depression, anxiety, mood swings and grief issues. He also has developed a particular expertise in helping people with self-esteem issues and relationship counseling. Problems with relationships can be between significant others, co-workers, friends, adult children and parents. Relationship counseling also can involve resolving conflicts from past relationships in order to move forward, leading to a happier, more fulfilling life. During his 27 years of practice, Maith has discovered that many problems people have involve self-esteem or relationship concerns. Therefore, he strongly focuses on these issues, which has proven to be very helpful to his patients.
6645 Vineland Road, Suite 250, Orlando • 407-363-6779 |
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Regina D. Morrow, Ed.S., L.M.F.T., L.M.H.C., N.C.C. |
With 24 years of experience, Regina D. Morrow, Ed.S., L.M.F.T., L.M.H.C., N.C.C., offers counseling for individuals, couples and families. She assists clients in working through trauma, stress, anxiety, depression, marital and relationship struggles, and complicated grief. Emotion-focused therapy for couples is utilized to help couples rebuild intimacy, change problematic styles in the relationship, and improve problem solving. Together, she and her clients create the goals of therapy. Morrow provides Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy to clients who suffer from old or new traumas, and she teaches other therapists how to perform EMDR. Morrow earned a bachelor’s in psychology, Master of Education and educational specialist degree in counselor education with a specialization in marriage and family therapy at the University of Florida. She is a National Certified Counselor; a member of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, American Counseling Association, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing International Association; and an EMDR Humanitarian Assistance Programs trainer.
104 W. Sixth Ave., Windermere • 407-876-2078 |
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Diane Rullo, Ph.D., L.C.S.W., L.M.F.T., L.C.A.D.C., C.A.P. |
Diane Rullo, Ph.D., L.C.S.W., L.M.F.T., L.C.A.D.C., C.A.P., has been practicing psychotherapy for 31 years, the past 19 as a private practitioner. Her work as a psychotherapist is focused on healing from a humanistic/holistic perspective, treating the mind, body and spirit. As a professor, Dr. Rullo has taught on a graduate level since 1995, first at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey; followed by Barry University in Miami; and, currently, at Capella University. Dr. Rullo is licensed as a clinical social worker in Florida and New Jersey, a licensed marriage and family therapist and certified addiction professional in Florida, and a licensed clinical alcohol and drug counselor in New Jersey. Dr. Rullo’s philosophy is to promote personal growth through understanding of the self. Clients are encouraged to explore their personal decisions and fundamental responsibilities in making healthy choices for themselves.
7800 W. Sand Lake Road, Suite 207, Orlando • 407-455-1347 |
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Mary M.C. Wetherby, Ph.D. |
Mary M.C. Wetherby, Ph.D., has her doctorate in psychology and obtained an America Psychological Association-approved internship, along with emphasis and residency in neuropsychology. She has presented at the National Academy of Neuropsychology, APA, American Psychology-Law Society, and other organizations. She also has served as an expert witness in high-profile forensic cases. Dr. Wetherby has always wanted to help others. She has been a foster parent to children with various issues and is a parent, giving her the insight to develop a two-disc DVD series on parenting and behavior. She evaluates and works with problems such as attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, learning, memory, depression, anxiety, brain injury, autism, Asperger’s syndrome, Alzheimer’s, chronic pain, behavioral problems and social problems. On her website, she offers helpful hints, newsletters and video on a variety of topics ranging from parenting to relationships. 2295 S. Hiawassee Road, Suite 201J, Orlando • 407-781-4588 |
SLEEP MEDICINE
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Morris T. Bird, M.D., A.A.S.M., Co-Medical Director |
Morris T. Bird, M.D., A.A.S.M., is responsible for bringing sleep medicine to Orlando by creating the area’s first sleep center 20 years ago. Since then, Dr. Bird and his co-medical director, Robert S. Thornton, M.D., A.A.S.M., now oversee sleep studies at five Florida Hospital locations. Dr. Bird has studied and worked with all forms of sleep medicine, with a concentration in sleep apnea, the most prevalent disorder treated at the center. Dr. Bird is board-certified by the American Board of Pediatrics, The American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Inc. in neurology, and The American Board of Sleep Medicine. He is a member of the American Academy of Neurology and American Academy of Sleep Medicine.
601 E. Rollins St., Orlando • 407-303-1558 |
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Jerry S. Pinto, M.D. |
Jerry S. Pinto, M.D., is board-certified in pulmonary medicine and sleep disorders. Dr. Pinto is a fellow of the Academy of Chest Physicians. He is also a member of the American Medical Association and the American Academy of Sleep Disorders. Dr. Pinto has extensive experience treating sleep disorders and is the director of several sleep labs in Central Florida. After receiving his medical degree from San Andres University in La Paz, Bolivia, Dr. Pinto completed his internal medicine residency at Mount Carmel Medical Center. His fellowship was completed at the University of Kentucky. He practices at Physician Associates’ Sand Lake and Longwood offices.
7300 Sandlake Commons, Suite 227, Orlando • 407-262-5805 |
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Robert S. Thornton, M.D., A.A.S.M., Co-Medical Director |
Robert S. Thornton, M.D., A.A.S.M., conducts and reads sleep studies at five Florida Hospital locations as co-medical director of Florida Hospital’s Center for Sleep\ Disorders. He has two decades of experience with sleep medicine. Along with his co-medical director, Morris T. Bird, M.D., A.A.S.M., Dr. Thornton was responsible for achieving the first board-certified sleep center in Orlando. Dr. Thornton has studied and worked with all forms of sleep medicine, with a concentration in sleep apnea, the most prevalent disorder seen at the center. Dr. Thornton is board-certified by The American Board of Sleep Medicine. He is a member of the American Academy of Neurology and American Academy of Sleep Medicine.
601 E. Rollins St., Orlando • 407-303-1558 |
