Marlynn Pharnes is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Pastoral Counselor. Although Marlynn works with people of all ages, she has focused on working with children throughout her career. Marlynn has worked within community based organizations, schools, and churches. Her current practice has a high focus on adoptive children and their families. Marlynn also trains other therapists in Adoption Competency through a program with St. Petersburg College that is endorsed and promoted by the State of Florida.