About Us

Tyon Hall, PhD, LMFT is Director of The Center for Physician Well-Being, a licensed psychotherapist, and an Executive and Physician Development Coach. With 20+ years leading work across healthcare, nonprofit, and federal systems, she specializes in physician performance, burnout mitigation, and organizational culture change. Dr. Hall partners with healthcare leaders, physicians, and APPs using evidence-based, whole-person strategies to strengthen leadership capacity and sustainable well-being.

Megan Dowdell is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor providing individual therapy. She holds bachelor’s degrees in Psychology and Criminology from the University of Florida and a master’s in Mental Health Counseling with a Play Therapy Certificate from the University of Central Florida. She specializes in co‑occurring mental health and addiction, trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, and loss. Megan has worked with domestic violence survivors, served as a mental health first responder after the Pulse tragedy, is EMDR certified for PTSD, and practices a holistic, person‑centered approach.

Alexandra is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with a master’s degree from Rollins College and over 15 years of experience providing individual and group therapy. She specializes in trauma treatment and is EMDR and CISM trained. Her work includes supporting veterans and responding to the Pulse tragedy in 2016. As GME Wellness Manager, she develops programs that foster physician resilience, well-being, and connection to purpose.

Natasha is a Registered Mental Health Counseling Intern and a graduate of the University of Central Florida with a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She uses Existential Therapy, DBT, ACT, and Narrative Therapy, and specializes in anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, minority mental health, and existential concerns. With a client‑centered, collaborative approach, Natasha provides a safe space for self‑exploration and growth, supporting clients in building resilience, insight, and emotional well‑being.

Elizabeth “Liz” Varela holds a bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Management from Towson University. She began her career at Mercy Hospital in Baltimore, advancing from intern to Practice Manager within three years. Raised in a large Filipino family, Liz developed a lifelong passion for planning meaningful events. Her interest in mental health was shaped by the loss of her brother, a Navy servicemember, in 2012. Today, as a Physician Culture Specialist at The Center of Physician Well-Being, she blends event planning and mental health advocacy to support physicians and their families.