Damon Dye is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, a National Certified Gambling Counselor, and a Florida Certified Gambling Addiction Counselor. He is Board Certified in Clinical Hypnosis and Rapid Trauma Resolution. He earned his Masters of Science of Mental Health Counseling from Springfield College. He is currently pursuing his Doctorate of Education in Counseling Psychology.

Mr. Dye’s work experience has included child development through recreational programming, behavior modification in pre-schoolers and clinical treatment for incarcerated juveniles - both males and females. He specializes in high risk teenagers, defiant children/adolescents, gambling addiction, hypnosis, and trauma. He has also assisted clients in resolving issues related to depression, anxiety, grief, impulse control, emotional management, adjustment, changes in family dynamic, and substance use.

Mr. Dye is a published author and has presented workshops on youth behavior and problem gambling to mental health professionals, staff, and volunteers of community organizations. He has been awarded the C.G. Jung Society of Sarasota Scholarship for 2008. In addition, his work results include recreation/mental health treatment plans recommended for Best Practices to the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice. 

Mr. Dye was a member of the Florida Certification Board Developmental Committee for creation of a Gambling Addiction Professional certification. He has been identified by the Florida Council on Compulsive Gambling to provide gambling addiction education to local community organizations.

Mr. Dye’s therapeutic approach is ‘client centered’ and holistic, exploring relationships, experiences, and physical factors. He assists clients in identifying and removing emotional barriers, without dwelling on the negative effects. His objective is to facilitate self exploration and development of positive self image.


*In association with Dr. Carmine Pecoraro, Psy.D., C.A.P., C.Ad. Carmine is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Neuropsychologist.