Welcome to Virtually CALM where we have built a place for rapid recovery and restoration of your mental health.

Virtually CALM, LLC was created by a team of genuine professionals with decades of experience in mental well-being who set out with one simple mission:

Treat People Better

Telehealth Services

Conditions And Treatments

Virtually CALM is a provider of online behavioral health treatment. We have developed a telehealth program that delivers treatment and medications directly to our clients in the privacy of their own homes at times that are convenient for them. Our methodology reduces the stigma that sometimes makes people feel ashamed of needing help and prevents them from getting it. The privacy, ease and convenience of our treatment is unmatched and the technology we use to deliver our services is very simple to use.

Treatments

Mental Health Therapy

A form of treatment that helps people understand and overcome a wide variety of emotional challenges. Therapy helps people identify triggers and develop coping skills.  Common treatment topics are dealing with traumatic events, coping with life’s difficulties, medical illnesses, grief and loss.  Therapy may be conducted individually, or with couples, families, and/or support groups.  Therapy may be used alone or in conjunction with psychiatric medication.

Psychiatric Therapy

A form of treatment that is based on the field of medicine that diagnoses, treats, and manages mental disorders. Psychiatry lies at the intersection of neurology and psychology, in that psychiatric practitioners engage their medical training to understand and treat mental illnesses while employing psychological principles and techniques in their practice.  Psychiatric treatment often involves the prescribing of medications such as anti-anxiety, anti-depression, insomnia, stimulant and mood-stabilizing medications when medically necessary.  Medications are only prescribed when the patient and practitioner mutually agree it is a preferred course of action.

Appointment Types

Practitioner Types

“In my 30+ years of operating behavioral health programs, it still amazes me that mental health is often an afterthought.  That has to change.  Your mental health is as important as your heartbeat.  Nurture it as if your life depends on it, because it truly does…”

Amy-Erin Blakely

Founder / CEO

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Our Difference

Life is hard enough; particularly if something traumatic has happened that weighs us down and leaves us without the mental stability to thrive.  We are facing a mental health epidemic like never before and Virtually CALM is grateful to be part of the solution.  

Innovation

Our realization and implementation of new ideas, products, services and processes help us to generate unique systems that create value and improve upon telehealth invention for better usage. We have constructed behavioral health models that disrupt old ideas and processes, making them obsolete.

Culture

At Virtually CALM, we have built an organic culture of caring. Caring for each other, our clients and our communities. We believe that enveloping people with support, compassion and kindness is the pinnacle of success and mental well-being. We rise by helping others.

Technology

Virtually CALM staff have been operating telehealth behavioral treatment for over 11 years and understand the importance of investing in reliable and integrated technology. Our systems allow for seamless, speedy, best-in-class self-service tools that are accessible to clients, investors, and consumers. Our technological processes break down communication barriers and foster collaborative care for all involved.

How It Works

Virtually CALM has a patient portal that allows clients to schedule their own appointments and communicate with their practitioners. When the appointment is scheduled, clients will receive additional information via text or email and then connect to their practitioners by clicking on their unique link from any phone, tablet or smart device. Virtually CALM also has friendly and patient telehealth support administrators who will educate and assist our clients in getting set up for their treatment sessions before they occur.

US States of Practice

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Law Firms & Attorneys

Virtually CALM specializes in personal injury and employment law and can provide no wait access to behavioral health services, including: neurological, neuro behavioral, psychiatric, mental health evaluations and treatment.

Our online treatment provides:

Personal Injury Clients

For Workers’ Compensation Claimants and Case Managers

Mental injuries primarily include PTSDdepression, anxiety and somatic symptom disorders. We will treat clients even if they do not have a formal mental health diagnosis. With a care centered collaboration team, our highly skilled therapists provide work-focussed cognitive behavioral therapy (W-CBT) while our expert psychiatrists can provide the mental health diagnosis, treatment plan and impairment rating – all of which are frequently required in workers’ compensation jurisdictions. We promote successful return to work and mental well being

Virtually CALM cares for clients who have suffered:

Partner With Us

Virtually CALM understands the power in partnerships.  We partner with other behavioral health organizations, primary care practices, healthcare consortiums, hospitals, law firms, private networks, healthcare systems, and foundations. 

This Is Us

Founder & CEO

Chief Operating Officer

Chief Innovation Officer

Chief Strategy / Marketing Officer

Chief Psychologist

Chief Clinical Officer

Chief Financial Officer

Medical Director

This Is Us

Founder & CEO

Chief Operating Officer

Chief Innovation Officer

Chief Strategy / Marketing Officer

Chief Psychologist

Chief Clinical Officer

Chief Financial Officer

Medical Director

Contact Us

We partner with Medicopy for all medical records processing. Please contact them at  (866) 587-6274 OR you may submit your medical records request online:
Patients: To request medical records please visit MediCopy.net/Patients
Third-Party Requesters: To request medical records please visit MediCopy.net/ThirdPartyRequesters

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Amy-Erin Blakely

Founder & CEO

Amy has over 30 years of experience in mental health, psychiatric and substance misuse treatment as well as services for the intellectually and developmentally challenged.  Amy has vast experience in healthcare operations and business start-ups and has managed budgets in excess of $85 million with over 900 employees, including the oversight of in-patient psychiatric hospitals, residential treatment, group care facilities, intensive outpatient, and mainstream outpatient programs.  Amy is recognized for her leadership and keen business skills and specializes in building strong operational models to ensure organizational sustainability.  Amy is an expert in telehealth systems for over 11 years and has researched and participated in telehealth program design at a national level.  Amy led a former 501c-3 organization in becoming Florida’s premier provider of telepsychiatry and telebehavioral health, operating all treatment services virtually, ultimately providing well over 1 million telehealth services.  She is also President/Owner of Blakely & Associates, LLC, an emerging business investment and consulting firm.  Amy holds a BA in Psychology from Stetson University and an MBA specializing in Health Care Management from the University of Phoenix.

Mindi Rogers

Chief Operating Officer

Mindi started her career in the acute care hospital setting where she held leadership roles in health information management.  She then moved into behavioral healthcare administration where she has worked for over 27 years.  Mindi has broad bandwidth in the integration of multiple departments across the units she has managed, primarily in information management, mental health and psychiatric programs.  She has effectively led organizational operations and managed regulatory compliance at multiple companies.  Mindi is an expert in leading organizations in acquiring and proficiently maintaining national accreditations including the Joint Commission and the Counsel on Accreditation.  In 2012, Mindi became immersed in the delivery of healthcare services via telehealth and played an integral role in developing and launching an organization-wide telehealth movement.  Mindi has managed both teams of employees and companywide customer service which included client management and doctor/provider relationships.  Mindi grew up in Brevard County, Florida, and graduated from the University of Central Florida with a degree and certification in Health Information Management.  Outside of the healthcare industry, Mindi has also been the Owner & CEO for multiple companies in the produce and culinary industries.

Candace Hamiel

Chief Innovation Officer

Candace began her career as an entrepreneur and quickly emerged as a business leader in the retail industry.  Candace then began working in the social service field with teen girls with mental and emotional challenges.  She then took an interest in bettering the child welfare system in the State of Florida as a Dependency Case Manager for abused and neglected children.  Candace has expertise as a Clinical Therapist providing various therapies and treatment strategies.  Candace began working in the telehealth vertical for behavioral health in 2017 wherein she was an operational leader.  Candace has vast experience and knowledge in the development of operational workflows and technical aspects for the provision of telehealth services.  Candace’s expertise lies in her strong entrepreneurial innovation, graphic design, and her technical and customer service skills.  Candace has a BA degree in Psychology from The Florida Institute of Technology and a MS degree in Psychology from Keiser University in Ft. Lauderdale, FL.

Kasey Born

Chief Strategy / Marketing Officer

Kasey Born is a seasoned healthcare executive with more than 25 years of experience driving growth, innovation, and operational strategy across the healthcare and insurance landscape. With a strong background in sales, operations, and system design, he began his career in the Medicare space, holding key positions with organizations such as WellCare and Physicians United Plan. He later served in senior leadership roles at Allstate, where he helped expand enrollment and innovation within the company’s workplace benefits division. Throughout his career, Kasey has been recognized for developing scalable solutions, optimizing complex systems, and leading high-performing regional and national teams. In 2019, Kasey transitioned into the rapidly evolving telehealth sector as a partner in a national telemedicine company, focusing on virtual enrollment systems and digital care platforms. He played a pivotal role in launching university-based telehealth programs across the country and advancing initiatives that broadened access to virtual care. Recognizing the growing demand for accessible behavioral health services, Kasey joined Virtually CALM, an organization dedicated to trauma-informed mental health care delivered through a virtual platform. With extensive experience in personal injury and workers’ compensation, Virtually CALM provides clinically grounded care through a robust national network of psychiatric and mental health professionals. Known for cultivating mission-driven partnerships, fostering collaboration, and championing innovation that aligns systems with the people they’re designed to serve, Kasey remains committed to eliminating barriers, expanding access, and redefining the role of behavioral health in trauma recovery and whole-person care.

Dr. Melissa Bailey

Chief Psychologist

Dr. Bailey is a licensed clinical psychologist with over 25 years of experience throughout the United States. She earned her doctorate from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology at Chicago and has dedicated her career to improving the mental health and well-being of individuals, families, and communities. Her areas of expertise are neuropsychology,  trauma-informed treatment, first responder evaluation and treatment, worker’s compensation, and forensic evaluations. Dr. Bailey also has extensive experience conducting Fit for Duty evaluations, serving on crisis response teams, and providing public speaking on a range of mental health topics. Licensed to practice in 43 states, Dr. Bailey offers expert clinical diagnoses and personalized therapy recommendations. Her professional focus lies in Health Psychology and in working with public systems and agencies to meet the needs of diverse populations.

Mario Arias

Chief Clinical Officer

Mario has 19 years of experience in behavioral health treatment and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in multiple states throughout the US.  He also holds a Master’s Level Certification as an Addiction Professional in the State of Florida.  Mario has vast experience in clinical behavioral treatment and management and has worked in both private and public sectors, primarily in New York and Florida. After graduating from Herbert H. Lehman College with a MS degree in Social Work, Mario spent 16 years working in New York City, where he provided treatment for the chronically homeless, substance use, severely mentally ill, and aging populations. He then moved to Central Florida, where he continued his valuable work in the Orlando and Tampa areas. Throughout his career, Mario has provided Executive Leadership, including the NYC Homeless Outreach Program, Supportive Housing Residential Programs, Homeless Shelters, Adult and Adolescent Residential Substance use Treatment Programs, and Medication Assisted Treatment Programs. His focus has always been on providing measurable quality clinical care, building quality teams, meeting program targets, and leading organizations in successful growth and expansion. He grew up in NYC and currently lives in Missouri where he is the President/Owner of Spark Your Life, LLC.

Donna Mackenzie

Chief Financial Officer

Strategic, passionate, entrepreneurial, and respected financial leader focused on navigating companies during periods of high-growth and change bringing her financial, business, technical and operational expertise to drive solutions and take advantage of opportunities and challenges. Donna has navigated through periods of high growth from startup up to over $50M in revenue. She has led multiple capital raises with over $100M in venture, debt, and public financings, often in very difficult times. Specializing in positioning companies for transactions, Donna has led many successful sell transactions to private equity and strategic acquisition. She has been the point for due diligence and negotiations for numerous financings, mergers, and acquisitions (M&A) on both the buy and sell-side, public offerings, and reverse mergers (SPACs). She is the founder of GroupLM3, an advisory practice focused on SMB companies providing hands-on services developing and executing growth strategies, navigating the complexities of growth and preparation for financing and exit transactions. Donna is a CPA licensed in the State of Florida.

Dr. Kazi Ahmad​

Medical Director

Dr. Kazi Ahmad completed his psychiatry residency at Mercer University School of Medicine in Macon, Georgia, where he served as Chief Resident and received the Psychiatry Resident of the Year award in 1998. He has three decades of experience in inpatient and outpatient clinical settings across the United States, New Zealand, Canada, and Pakistan. He has vast experience with a broad range of psychiatric conditions, including PTSD, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, OCD, ADHD, personality disorders, and substance use disorders.  Dr. Ahmad provides culturally sensitive, inclusive care and is experienced in supporting individuals and families who have suffered severe trauma from accidents/injuries.  He also is well-versed in the treatment of first responders, those high-stress occupations, and injured workers.  He completed a fellowship in Addiction Psychiatry at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio. Dr. Ahmad is tri-lingual and speaks Hindi and Urdu.

Dr. Michael Coupland

Medical Director

Dr. Michael Coupland is a Registered Psychologist and has practiced as a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor for 40+ years. He co-
founded three national Disability Evaluations companies that have performed over 750,000 evaluations and treatment for personal
injury, disability and workers’ compensation cases. He is the developer of the AssessAbility Functional Medicine Evaluation and
Functional Psychological Evaluation systems. He is author of the COPE with Pain and COPE with Trauma programs and
Supervised Withdrawal of Opioids Program (SWOP) for chronic pain intervention and retired as Medical Director for a national
network of psychologists and psychiatrists and addiction medicine providers for the COPE and SWOP programs. He is a chapter
author of the AMA 6th Ed. Guidelines companion text Guides to the Evaluation of Functional Ability and author of Psychosocial
Interventions for Chronic Pain Management, The International Journal of Industrial Accident Boards and Commissions; Fall 2009.
He was honored in 2014 with the Top 50 People in Workers Compensation award from the SEAK organization. Michael has
personally performed 1,500 medical legal evaluations and testified in ~75 legal proceedings.