Her distinguished career spanning decades, Maureen “Midge” Lansat is a sought-after keynote speaker, educator, and consultant in the fields of mental health, personal growth, and relational dynamics. She earned her Master’s degree in Counseling from the University of Alabama in 1975 and became a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida in 1996.

Midge’s expertise includes Imago Relational Therapy, Family Systems, Personality Styles, and Boundaries, making her a dynamic speaker for businesses, nonprofits, and professional organizations. She also supervises psychotherapists working toward state licensure, leveraging her extensive education and post-graduate training to shape the next generation of mental health professionals.

As an author of The Essentials of Personal Growth, Midge brings profound insights into family and couples therapy, addiction, trauma, and child therapy. Whether guiding organizations or individuals, her engaging approach and depth of knowledge inspire lasting transformation and meaningful change.

Maureen “Midge” Lansat is the founder and director of the Healing and Creative Arts Center, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to a comprehensive and integrative approach to healing. The center operates on the belief that true transformation occurs through the synergy of medical arts (medicine and psychotherapy), creative arts (artistic expression), and nutritional science (nutrition and wellness). This umbrella organization encompasses Midge’s extensive outreach efforts, providing individuals and communities with a well-rounded path to healing and personal growth.

In addition to her extensive Family Systems training, Midge is a Florida Supreme Court-approved Family Mediator, an esteemed designation that certifies her expertise in conflict resolution, mediation processes and techniques, psychological challenges related to separation and divorce, and the unique needs of children in the context of co-parenting and custody agreements. Her ability to navigate complex family dynamics and guide individuals toward resolution has made her a trusted expert in the field.

Beyond her professional work, Midge is deeply devoted to her family as a wife, mother of three, one son-in-law and one daughter-in-law and proud grandmother of five. However, her impact extends far beyond her immediate family—she is often regarded as a mother to many through her leadership, counseling, and mentorship. Her compassionate approach and unwavering dedication continue to uplift countless lives, making her a true force for healing and transformation.