Welcome
A Mindful Transformation, Inc. is a federally recognized nonprofit founded and led by a woman veteran of the U.S. military. We are more than a virtual counseling practice; we are a sanctuary for healing where lived experience, clinical expertise, and intentional care come together in service of your growth.
Our person‑centered, evidence‑informed services support individuals and families navigating substance use, sobriety, life transitions, grief, and parenting challenges, regardless of military affiliation. Embracing a person‑centered approach inspired by motivational interviewing, we honor everyone’s unique journey, recognize their strengths, and support meaningful change on their own terms and timeline.
With a trauma‑informed lens, we integrate Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Trauma‑Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF‑CBT), and SMART Recovery tools to strengthen emotional regulation, foster resilience, and support sustainable recovery.
Transformation is rarely linear. It often asks us to grieve identities we once held, roles we cherished, or ways of being that no longer serve us. As a Certified Grief‑Informed Professional, our founder honors this process with compassion, clarity, and ritualized intention.
Our Parenting with Presence program offers trauma‑informed, empowerment‑based education for caregivers committed to strengthening connection, cultivating emotional steadiness, and supporting healthy family systems.
Every service we offer is delivered with integrity, steadiness, and clear intention. Our work is grounded in the belief that healing is possible, expansion is sacred, and each person carries the capacity to grow into the fullness of who they already are.
Here, your journey begins not with a label, but with a remembering.
Step into a space where clinical excellence meets lived experience, and renewal is honored at every stage.
Healing with dignity. Transforming with grace.
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Sustained Recovery Circle
Biopsychosocial Assessment
MISSION
A Mindful Transformation, Inc. provides trauma‑informed, evidence‑based virtual care that supports individuals and families navigating substance use, behavioral challenges, grief, and life transitions. We are committed to culturally responsive, person‑centered services that honor autonomy, dignity, and the complexity of each person’s lived experience.
As a woman‑veteran‑founded nonprofit, we specialize in trauma‑responsive recovery and empowerment‑focused education. Our integrated approach draws from Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Trauma‑Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF‑CBT), SMART Recovery tools, grief‑informed care, and a motivational interviewing‑aligned stance that supports self‑directed change.
We exist to strengthen emotional regulation, resilience, and relational health across Florida’s diverse communities. With humility, clinical expertise, and genuine care, we walk alongside those we serve as they navigate the thresholds of their lives. At A Mindful Transformation, we hold a steadfast belief: healing is always within reach, and authentic transformation is a shared journey.
VALUES
At A Mindful Transformation, Inc., our work is guided by values that honor humanity in every journey. These principles shape every aspect of our trauma‑informed, evidence‑based practice and reflect our commitment to those we serve.
Dignity
We uphold the inherent worth of every person, creating space where individuals feel seen, heard, and respected.
Grace
We approach healing with gentleness and reverence, trusting in each person’s capacity to grow and expand.
Integrity
We lead with transparency, ethical care, and accountability in every service we offer.
Compassion
We meet people where they are, offering support rooted in understanding, cultural humility, and respect for lived experience.
Empowerment
We equip individuals with trauma‑informed, evidence‑based tools — including DBT, TF‑CBT, SMART Recovery principles, and motivational interviewing‑aligned practices — to support self‑directed change.
Wholeness
We honor the interconnectedness of mind, body, spirit, autonomy, and community, recognizing that healing unfolds across multiple dimensions.
Legacy
We honor lived experience, ritualize healing, and preserve each transformation as part of a shared, sacred narrative.
Presence
We cultivate mindful, steady engagement in every interaction, supporting caregivers and families through trauma‑responsive, empowerment‑based education.
Remembrance
We acknowledge grief as a sacred part of change, honoring the past self with compassion and grace.
About Dr. Gillian Harris-Dale, PhD, MCAP, ICADA
Veteran. Visionary. Vessel of Transformation
Rooted in Service
I served with honor as a Sergeant in the U.S. Army and Army Reserve. Nearly a decade of military service shaped the values that continue to guide my life: discipline, integrity, respect, honor, and the power of collective strength. These principles remain woven into both my personal and professional path.
Family Readiness and Community Care
Following my honorable discharge, I continued serving military families as a Family Readiness Group Leader, creating spaces where service members and their loved ones felt supported, informed, and empowered. My approach was relational, ritual‑centered, and grounded in genuine care.
My commitment to community extended into civilian spaces marked by profound vulnerability. I volunteered with oncology and hospice organizations, offering presence and dignity to individuals navigating the final chapters of life. I also served in a domestic violence survivor shelter, supporting individuals reclaiming safety, voice, and agency. These experiences deepened my understanding of trauma, resilience, and the sacredness of human connection across all walks of life.
Advocacy and the Work of Restoring Voices
I have led initiatives supporting homeless Veterans and their families, offering not only shelter but belonging. I have provided counseling to individuals navigating PTSD, Military Sexual Trauma, and Traumatic Brain Injury, grounding my work in deep listening, unwavering presence, and trauma‑responsive care.
My leadership has contributed to successful federal audits, sustained funding, and, most importantly, the restoration of dignity and visibility for those long overlooked.
In recent years, my work in substance use, addiction, and recovery has been shaped by compassion, evidence‑based practice, and reverence for the resilience families embody. I conduct thorough evaluations and offer counseling that honors each person’s unique journey, fostering healing, accountability, and self‑directed growth. I do not see families as broken — I see them as evolving.
Teaching, Speaking, and Community Leadership
Throughout my career, I have shared insights from podiums and intimate circles alike. I have facilitated workshops on career advancement, resilience, and life after trauma, empowering Veterans, inspiring community leaders, and contributing to state symposiums. When addressing Military Sexual Trauma, I speak not of wounds, but of the transformative strength that rises from their aftermath.
Healing as Ceremony. Structure as Grace
Today, I am the founder of A Mindful Transformation, Inc., a nonprofit rooted in trauma‑informed, evidence‑based counseling, holistic recovery, and empowerment‑centered education. I believe healing is both a science and a ceremony. Transformation is not a destination — it is a rhythm.
A Mindful Transformation is the culmination of my journey: a sanctuary where every client is honored as a sovereign being in the process of becoming.
Meet The Team
Guided by Compassion, United in Transformation
Guided by compassion and grounded in integrity, our team brings diverse strengths and shared purpose to every interaction. We honor the work by showing up with clarity, empathy, and a commitment to meaningful change. Together, we create a space where growth is nurtured, expansion is celebrated, and every person is supported with dignity.
In alignment with our responsibility to those we serve, all AMT team members complete and maintain Level 2 background screening through the Florida Department of Children and Families Clearinghouse, consistent with the requirements of their roles.
Services
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Service Descriptions
Services are provided exclusively through the secure CarePatron client portal, offering HIPAA‑aligned telehealth access that protects privacy, dignity, and ease of use. Select sessions may also be conducted through Zoom for Healthcare to ensure seamless, secure access across all offerings. All services comply with state and federal privacy requirements, including safeguarding protected health information, implementing secure electronic health record (EHR) practices, and handling personally identifiable information ethically.
Grounded in evidence‑based practice and a trauma‑responsive lens, these services reinforce therapeutic goals, strengthen psychosocial functioning, and support sustainable recovery. Clients are guided in expanding their capacity for emotional steadiness, interpersonal effectiveness, and self‑directed change through accessible, person‑centered care.
A Mindful Transformation, Inc. is currently completing state licensure and Medicaid enrollment. At this time, services are self‑pay; however, agencies and community providers may be billed directly when appropriate. Insurance acceptance will be added as soon as certification is finalized
Transformative / Personal Development Coaching
Our Transformative / Personal Development Coaching service supports individuals who are ready to expand their capacity for self‑mastery, emotional steadiness, and purposeful living. Grounded in evidence‑based strategies and DBT‑aligned skills, this service offers structured guidance that strengthens emotional regulation, deepens interpersonal effectiveness, and builds resilience in the face of life’s challenges. A trauma‑responsive lens ensures that each person’s lived experience is honored with care and precision. Clients are supported in identifying what matters, clarifying their intentions, and taking aligned, achievable steps toward meaningful change. Through a collaborative and dignity‑centered process, individuals learn to harness their innate potential, cultivate sustainable habits, and experience lasting psychological and relational well‑being. This work supports their becoming — and nurtures the steady expansion of confidence, clarity, and inner authority.
Substance Use Counselig
We offer individualized, trauma‑informed counseling for adults navigating substance use and co‑occurring challenges. Sessions integrate Motivational Interviewing, DBT‑aligned skills, and DSM‑5‑TR diagnostic clarity to support emotional regulation, self‑empowerment, and sustained healing. Treatment plans are guided by ASAM criteria and tailored to each client’s goals, strengths, and readiness for change. Clients complete SAMHSA‑aligned assessments at intake and discharge, with ongoing evaluation throughout the counseling process to monitor progress, adjust goals, and ensure responsive care. This service honors each person’s journey with dignity, structure, and evidence‑based support
Biopsychosocial Assessment for Substance Use
This structured intake process gathers biological, psychological, and social data to inform individualized treatment planning. The assessment integrates ASAM criteria, the DSM‑5‑TR diagnostic framework, and Motivational Interviewing strategies to honor client autonomy, readiness for change, and cultural context. Clients complete SAMHSA‑aligned screening tools to support diagnostic clarity, service eligibility, and recovery planning. This assessment may be offered as a stand‑alone service or incorporated into ongoing Substance Use Counseling, serving as the clinical foundation for all recovery support services at A Mindful Transformation, Inc. Through this process, clients begin articulating what matters, identifying their strengths, and naming the shifts they are ready to make. The assessment becomes the first step in their becoming — a grounded starting point that supports the steady expansion of insight, stability, and self‑directed change. This service meets caregivers where they are — honoring their resilience, supporting their becoming, and nurturing the steady expansion of confidence, connection, and presence within the parent‑child relationship.
Social Empowerment - Codependency
Social Empowerment is a structured educational program designed to support individuals in understanding relational patterns, strengthening personal boundaries, and expanding their capacity for healthy connection. The curriculum integrates trauma‑responsive principles, nervous system awareness, and empowerment‑based practices to help participants develop clarity, confidence, and relational steadiness. A motivational interviewing–aligned approach supports participants in exploring their values, identifying what matters, and making self‑directed choices that honor their autonomy. This program is educational and skills‑based, not counseling or treatment. Each session builds intentionally on the previous week, creating a coherent arc of self‑awareness, boundary development, and empowered relational living. Throughout the process, participants are supported in their becoming — nurturing the steady expansion of agency, emotional steadiness, and authentic connection within their social and interpersonal worlds.
Comprehensive Substance Use Evaluation
This in‑depth clinical evaluation provides a holistic understanding of an individual’s relationship with substances, exploring patterns of use, co‑occurring symptoms, and the environmental and emotional factors that shape the recovery journey. The assessment integrates ASAM criteria, DSM 5 TR diagnostic considerations, and trauma‑informed interviewing to ensure accuracy, dignity, and cultural responsiveness. Clients engage in structured clinical interviewing and complete validated screening tools to support diagnostic clarity, determine level of care needs, and identify strengths that can anchor long‑term change. Military, veteran, and caregiver experiences are incorporated when relevant to honor the full context of each person’s story. This assessment may be completed independently or as the first step in accessing Substance Use Counseling or other recovery‑oriented services at A Mindful Transformation, Inc. It serves as a comprehensive roadmap, offering individualized recommendations, safety considerations, and evidence‑based next steps to support healing and self‑determined transformation.
Recovery in Practice - Circle of Becoming
Recovery‑In‑Practice: Circle of Becoming is a complimentary, peer‑facilitated space that honors the ongoing work of becoming — the daily choices, the quiet discipline, and the steady return to oneself that shape a sustainable recovery journey. This circle offers a supportive and structured environment for individuals cultivating stability, emotional regulation, and long‑term recovery practices. Rooted in the SMART Recovery® 4‑Point Program™, participants engage with practical strategies to enhance motivation, manage urges, regulate thoughts and emotions, and cultivate a balanced, purpose‑driven life. Motivational Interviewing strategies are woven throughout the group’s approach, supporting autonomy, strengthening self‑efficacy, and helping participants connect with their own reasons for change. These evidence‑based tools are held within a trauma‑informed, dignity‑centered framework that respects each person’s readiness, strengths, and lived experience. The group convenes weekly online via Zoom® and warmly welcomes veterans, military families, and all those on similar paths. Participation is free, though registration is required.
Recovery‑In‑Practice: Circle of Becoming
Parenting with Presence is a trauma‑informed, skill‑building service that supports caregivers navigating recovery, reunification, or family court involvement. Grounded in educational psychology and strengthened by graduate‑level expertise in education, along with more than a decade of classroom teaching and direct advocacy within the family court system, the curriculum fosters emotional regulation, restorative discipline, and the reweaving of safe, connected caregiving. Each participant completes a pre‑ and post‑assessment to measure growth, identify strengths, and guide individualized support. Sessions include reflective exercises, peer support, and practical tools that strengthen parenting capacity and promote healing‑centered family relationships. This service meets caregivers where they are — honoring their resilience, supporting their becoming, and nurturing the steady expansion of confidence, connection, and presence within the parent‑child relationship.
Client Advocate: Care Planning Session
The Care Planning Session offers strength-based, trauma‑informed support for clients seeking clarity, coordination, and direction in their healing journey. This session helps individuals understand their needs, navigate available resources, and develop a coordinated plan rooted in their strengths, goals, and lived experience. Through compassionate inquiry and practical guidance, clients gain confidence, structure, and a clear next step. This session is ideal for those transitioning between services, reviewing intake results, or needing advocacy within complex systems of care. At its core, the Care Planning Session supports a person’s becoming — offering a grounded moment of orientation that nurtures the steady expansion of clarity, agency, and forward movement.
At A Mindful Transformation, Inc., we combine advanced professional expertise with a modern, accessible care model. Our work is grounded in deep compassion, evidence based practice, and a commitment to honoring each person’s lived experience. Every service is designed to support clarity, stability, and self-directed growth through a trauma responsive, empowerment centered lens. Expertise Rooted in Lived Experience and Professional Mastery A Mindful Transformation is led by Dr. Gillian Harris Dale, PhD, MCAP, ICADC, a woman veteran and credentialed addiction professional with specialized experience in behavioral health, substance use, and family system navigation. Her background integrates academic training, clinical expertise, and lived experience, supported by certifications and advanced training in: •Clinical Telemental Health •Clinical Trauma Practice •Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) •Grief Informed Professional Practice •Professional Life Coaching™ •SMART Recovery® 4 Point Facilitation For over five years, Dr. Harris Dale has also served as an adjunct faculty member teaching undergraduate and graduate psychology courses, bringing a strong academic foundation and a commitment to developing the next generation of practitioners. Her teaching experience deepens the educational integrity of AMT’s programs and reinforces her ability to translate complex concepts into accessible, real world skills. Alongside Dr. Harris Dale, AMT is supported by a small, dedicated team of professionals who share a commitment to dignity centered care, operational excellence, and client empowerment. Each team member contributes their own strengths and lived experience, creating a collaborative environment that supports clients with steadiness, clarity, and respect. A Modern, Accessible Model of Care Our fully virtual model is intentional — designed to increase access, reduce barriers, and support healing with privacy and autonomy. Through secure, HIPAA aligned platforms, clients can engage in their growth from the comfort and safety of their own space. This approach offers: •Flexibility and convenience •Expanded access across Florida •Enhanced privacy and discretion •A supportive environment for steady, self-directed change At the heart of our work is a belief in expansion — the understanding that healing is not about becoming someone new, but about growing into the fullness of who you already are. By choosing A Mindful Transformation, Inc., clients partner with a practice committed to ethical care, personal agency, and the steady expansion of emotional and relational well-being.
Personalized Care
Tailored Services
We provide individualized assessments to ensure that each client receives the care that best fits their situation, promoting lasting change.
Holistic Approach
Comprehensive Support
Our methods blend clinical expertise with holistic practices, ensuring that all aspects of well-being are addressed in your recovery journey.
Community Impact
Building Connections
Your support helps us expand our reach and provide services to those who might not otherwise have access, fostering community well-being and resilience.
Why Choose Us
Specialized, Expertise, Accessible Impact
Let every heart that gives be met with grace.
Let every offering ripple outward in healing.
This is how we transform—together, with love
Offer a Gift of Transformation
We walk beside individuals and families navigating substance use and trauma, offering tools, education, and unwavering support.This campaign helps us expand our reach—funding transformative coaching, nurturing parenting education, and sustained recovery services for those who need it most. Every donation is a gesture of belief. Every gift becomes a sanctuary.
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