Jo-Ann H. Bird, Ph.D., LMHC, CCBT, Dip. ABS is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Board Certified Clinical Sexologist, Certified Cognitive-Behavioral Therapist, Hypnotherapist, National Certified Counselor, and relationship expert providing counseling and coaching services for adults in the Tampa Bay area. She received her Doctorate from The American Academy of Clinical Sexologists at Maimonides University, Masters Degree in Mental Health Counseling from Nova Southeastern University and a Bachelors degree in Psychology from the University of South Florida.

Dr. Bird's coach training is from The Institute for Life Coach Training. She is a Diplomate and Supervisor of the American Board of Sexology and a Qualified Supervisor with the State of Florida. Dr. Bird also serves as an Adjunct Professor of Psychology at Hillsborough Community College.

•          Board Certified Clinical Sexologist
•          Certified Sex Therapist
•          Certified Cognitive-Behavioral Therapist 
•      Hypnotherapist 
•          National Certified Counselor   
•          Clinical Member of the Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers (ATSA)
•          Diplomat and Supervisor with The American Board of Sexology (ABS)
•          Member of the American Mental Health Counselors Association (AMHCA)
•         Member of the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT)
•          Member of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy
•          Member of the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis (ASCH)
•          Member of the Florida Mental Health Counselors Association (FMHCA)
•          Member of the National Association of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (NACBT)
•          National Board for Certified Counselors, Inc. (NBCC)

Dr. Bird tailors services to the specific needs of her client(s) using such treatment methods as Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy [Rational Living Therapy (RLT), Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Cognitive Interpersonal Therapy (CIT)], Sex Therapy, Hypnotherapy or an integrative approach. Dr. Bird provides psycho-educational presentations to local organizations on a variety of topics. She has an outstanding ability to create a safe environment allowing people to openly discuss intimate issues.