Cheryl is the Executive Director of Axis Adoption & Consulting Services.  She has been working in the field of Human Services for the past 18 years, the last twelve of which have been in the Tampa Bay area.  Her experiences have included: child care work in group home settings, child welfare case management, community agency counseling, child welfare administration, private practice in adoption, consultation, college teaching, substituting in the K-12 system, and working with adults with developmental disabilities.  Her research and clinical practice has been focused on attachment issues in children, particularly those who have been adopted or are in foster care.  

Cheryl is a native of Cleveland, Ohio.  She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and Physical Education from Baldwin-Wallace College.  She received her Master of Education degree in Community Agency Counseling from Cleveland State University.   After moving to Florida, Cheryl received her Doctor of Education degree in Counseling Psychology from the University of Sarasota (now Argosy University).  She is licensed in Florida and Ohio as a mental health counselor.  Cheryl is a member of the Florida Adoption Council.  She is married with two sons and keeps busy supporting them in their various interests and activities.  She also enjoys spending time exploring Florida’s beaches and attractions with her family.   

 

 

Tracy Stodart received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from the University of Tampa, and her Master's of Science degree in Mental Health Counseling from Nova Southeastern University. She has held a Florida State license in Mental Health Counseling since 1999. Tracy has spent the past twenty-one years working with children and families in the foster care system, and has expertise in the areas of grief and loss issues, childhood trauma related to abuse issues, and training and support to caregivers. Since joining the Axis team in 2005, she has working primarily with domestic and international adoptive applicants, providing adoption training, home study assessments, and post-placement supervision services. She also conducts birth parent interviews and offers supportive services.

 Tracy's approach to children's issues is based upon a developmental model, and believes that each child has strengths that can be nurtured and enhanced through a meaningful adult connection. She is the proud parent of a twelve year old son and a ten year old daughter, and is often amazed, and humbled, by their individuality, humor, and love of life.