Meet Our Founder
Dr. LaDonna Butler is the Founder and CEO of The Well for Life, LLC, a wellness center located in St. Petersburg, Fl. She also serves as an Infant-Family Mental Health Consultant at the University of South Florida St. Petersburg – Family Studies Center. She earned her Bachelor & Masters degrees from Springfield College and completed her Doctorate in Counselor Education and Supervision at Argosy University, Sarasota, FL.
Dr. Butler’s work focuses on Trauma-Informed, Culturally Responsive Interventions that highlight the strengths and resiliency of individuals in the context of relationships. Her work integrates, Trauma Intervention Services, Infant/Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation, and leveraging comprehensive communal supports to strengthen healthy relationships and overall sense of well-being.
Dr. Butler serves on various boards and committees. She recently accepted the role as vice-chair of the Healthy Start Coalition and is the chair of the Minority Mental Health Conference in St. Petersburg, Fl. She previously served on the Domestic Violence Task Force and Pinellas County Sexual Assault Response Team.
Dr. Butler is most honored to be the mother of five of the most beautiful and brilliant children; Imari, Kira, Mason, Oren, and Quinci. She is most loved by her husband, Minister Ulas D. Butler, who serves as Co-Founder and Spiritual Guide for The Well for Life, LLC.
