Parenting Plans and Parent Coordination
Need a Florida Parenting Plan? Melinda Masters can assist parents in the process of divorce in completing the   
Florida Parent Plan as required by law. Melinda Masters is an experienced Child Custody Investigator for the 6th,
12th and 13th Judicial Circuits in Florida. She can work with parents in completing their parenting plan and avoid the
pitfalls that commonly lead to expensive child custody disputes and litigation.

Expert Child Custody Evaluations and Investigations
Melinda Masters is a Florida court-approved child custody evaluator/investigator.
-        22 years mental health experience
-        Trained and experienced in child sexual and physical abuse and neglect
-        Experienced in the assessing parental fitness
-        Majority of cases have a definitive conclusion as to primary custody and visitation
-        Over 60 custody evaluations/investigations
-        Excellent report writing with needs identified and recommendations for parents and children provided
-        Expert witness credentials
-        Affordable, easy to work with and meets agreed upon deadlines
-        Key collaterals contacts for information
-        Interviews conducted in the home environment rather than under office conditions
-        Ethical “best interest of the children”
-        Follow the APA and AFCC guidelines
-        Willing to travel in the Florida 12th and 6th Judicial Circuits at no extra expense
-        Willing to travel longer distances when reasonable travel expenses are provided
-        Home visits conducted in the evenings and on weekends when necessary

Sex Therapist and Juvenile Sex Offender Therapist
Melinda Masters specializes in therapy with couples having sexual concerns. As a Florida approved Sex Therapist
Melinda has the knowledge and the experience to assist couples in improving their relationships and sexual
functioning.  An approved Juvenile Sex Offender Therapist, Melinda works with youth ages 3 and up who act out
sexually by helping the children and adolescents learn healthier ways of relating to others and managing their
behaviors. Call Melinda at  (941) 321-0895 for an assessment.

Nationally Approved CEU Provider and Motivational Speaker
Melinda Masters is an engaging and informative presenter.  She has decades of human service experience and
brings a wealth of interesting, real-life client examples to her educational programs.  Ms. Masters’ down to earth and
humorous style will engage even the most burned out employees. She is an excellent motivator whose goal is to
help agencies retain mental health professionals.
-        Improve staff morale
-        Expand clinical skill levels                             
-        Enhance customer service
-        Increase team work
-        Accelerate productivity
Does your staff need continuing education credits?  Are you looking for training tailored specifically for your
program?  Call Melinda Masters today at (941) 321-0895 or email mmasters@mentalhealthstrategies.net

Need Consulting and Support?
Melinda Masters consults with individual professionals and agencies in a variety of areas.  
-        Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM-IV-TR) issues
-        The business of mental health
-        Customer service improvement
-        Clinical supervision of staff
-        Sexuality (harassment, health, education, groups, abuse/assault, development, treatment)
-        Not-or-profit audit preparation
-        Any area of client/human service worker concern


Contact Melinda Masters, LCSW for any of the following:
Florida Parenting Plan    Parent Coordination    Child Custody Investigation and Evaluation     CEU seminars    

Couples Sex Therapy     Juvenile Sex Offender Therapy       Agency Consulting and Support


                  Mental Health Strategies


Mental Health Strategies, Inc.
PO Box 48481
Sarasota, FL 34230
(941) 321-0895 Phone
(866) 366-8974 Fax