Our Story

Founded in 2021, during a time when the gap between mental health needs and available care was widening in her hometown of Stuart, Blue Heron Psychology was born from the shared vision of psychologist Dr. Olivia Carelli and her husband, clinical social worker Lee Sloan. Committed to increasing access to quality therapeutic services within the community, the practice steadily grew. Today, with three additional therapists and under the clinical direction of Dr. Carelli, client’s needs are thoughtfully explored and conceptualized in regular team consultations. Guided by our mission—to use compassionate, evidence-based psychotherapy to enhance mental health and improve quality of life—we remain dedicated to providing individualized care and welcome consultations to discuss how we can best support your needs.

Why a Blue Heron?

We chose the Blue Heron to represent our therapy group because of its symbolism of tranquility, patience, self-reflection, and resilience. Blue Herons are known for their quiet stillness—standing gracefully and observing before taking action—an image that mirrors the mindful patience we strive to embody as therapists. The calm presence of the Blue Heron reflects the environment we aim to create for our clients: a space of safety, reflection, and growth.

As a team, we’ve witnessed how therapy can transform entire family systems, creating ripples of healing that extend far beyond the therapy room and across generations. Watching a Blue Heron take flight reminds us of mindfulness, gratitude, transformation, and freedom, all qualities we hope to foster in every client we encounter.