Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
1981
What is your primary product or service?
To provide grief & traumatic loss counseling to individuals who have experienced a death or serious illness, or to victims of crime due to homicide, Dui, hit & run, physical or sexual assault, or robbery.
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
I have been a licensed mental health counselor and executive director of The LIFE Center, for 32 years, with specific training in trauma and grief counseling. I am certified in EMDR and offer other brief trauma reduction therapies.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
Specific to our primary service and mission to help people heal through the devastating trauma of sudden death of a loved one and/or victim of crime through a VOCA grant provided by the State of Florida, Attorney General's office.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
One main office in Tampa.
Provide detailed directions to your location
6811 N. Central Ave. Tampa, Fla. 33604
Sligh exit I-275, go west 1 block to Central Ave. Turn Left at first street Elm. The LIFE Center is at the corner of Elm & Central. Park on the side of the house.
What type of payments do you accept?
Cash or check only.
$50.00 donation for individual sessions; $75.00 for family sessions; $20.00 for group counseling.
Which areas do you service?
All counties. Majority of clients come from Hillsborough, Pasco & Pinellas
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
Sheryle Baker is Executive Director of The LIFE Center, 501c3 non-profit organization
What are your hours of operation?
10 - 8 PM
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
You helped me through the most difficult time of my life (we hear this often).
The grief that I felt went from overwhelming to something manageable that I could live with.
What is your favorite quote or Bible verse?
We teach best what we most need to learn. (Richard Bach)