About Feel Happy Counseling and Coaching in Windermere, FL

Feel Happy Counseling and Coaching is a private mental health practice located in Windermere, FL, serving individuals and couples throughout the Windermere, Dr. Phillips and greater Central Florida area. Our practice was founded by Judy Irizarry, a licensed mental health therapist with a deep commitment to helping every client live a more fulfilling, emotionally healthy life.

Meet Judy Irizarry, RMHCI — Founder & Therapist

Judy Irizarry holds a Master of Mental Health Counseling degree from Palm Beach Atlantic University and completed her clinical training at Total Life Counseling. She is trained in evidence-based therapeutic modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT),), Somatic Experience, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and,.

Originally from the Dominican Republic, Judy is fully bilingual in English and Spanish, making her a valuable resource for Central Florida’s diverse community. She specializes in anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem issues and couples counseling and she is also a certified,

Judy is verified by Psychology Today and is committed to ongoing professional development to ensure her clients receive the most current, effective care available. Her approach is collaborative and compassionate — she goes beyond listening to provide clients with actionable steps toward real, lasting change.

Our Approach to Therapy

At Feel Happy Counseling and Coaching, we believe therapy works best when it is personalized. We take the time to understand your unique experiences, goals and values before developing a customized treatment plan. Every client leaves our sessions with concrete tools and action steps — not just insight, but real pathways to change.

We offer both in-person sessions at our Windermere, FL office and secure virtual sessions for clients throughout Florida. We are private pay (out-of-network), which means we are not bound by insurance company requirements — your care is guided entirely by your needs, not a diagnosis code.

Frequently Asked Questions About Our Practice

Q: What types of therapy does Feel Happy Counseling offer?
A: We offer individual therapy, couples counseling and coaching. Our therapeutic modalities include CBT, Somatic Experience, Cognitive Processing Therapy and more.

Q: Is Feel Happy Counseling in-person or online?
A: Both. We see clients in person at our Windermere, FL office and also offer HIPAA-compliant telehealth sessions for Florida residents.

Q: Do you work with children?
A: Yes. Nuria Clarke-Farghason specializes in working with children and adolescents ages 10–18.

Q: Do you offer Christian counseling?
A: Yes. We offer faith-integrated counseling for clients who wish to incorporate their Christian beliefs into the therapeutic process.

Q: How is Feel Happy Counseling different from other therapy practices?
A: We combine evidence-based clinical methods with genuine compassion and a commitment to giving every client actionable steps — not just emotional support. We also offer bilingual therapy in English and Spanish.