Denise Levy, BSW specializes in the art and science of getting you out of your own way! Denise graduated from the University of West Florida with her degree in social work and is a Certified Life Coach & Professional MatchMaker. In addition to Life Coaching, Denise is the owner of MatchMaker Gulf Coast and works with singles nationally. Denise has the perfect combination of education, professional and personal experience and she offers life coaching based on mindfulness, positive psychology, and cognitive behavioral techniques.
Denise has spent the last 30 years of her life intentionally observing, learning, researching, and interacting with people from all walks of life. As a student of human behavior, she has invested numerous hours and certifications, and has worked with leading industry experts to create a coaching model that she knows works!
In addition to her Life Coaching Certification, Denise is also a Certified Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Practitioner adding to her skill set and Life Coaching toolbox. Denise is also a Trained Gottman Leader, and loves teaching The 7 Principles for Making Marriage Work program.
Denise currently serves on the Board of Directors for NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Emerald Coast. NAMI is a national non-profit mental health consumer advocacy organization. NAMI Emerald Coast is a local affiliate of National NAMI.
Denise is a proud member of NASW, the National Association of Social Workers.
Denise is also on staff as a Life Coach for The Bindu Institute.
Through NAMI and The Bindu Institute Denise is in the process of of obtaining facilitator training in efforts to start a free Family Support Group for parents of children suffering from depression. She is also attempting to bring NAMI's Ending the Silence program to local high schools in South Santa Rosa County.
Denise also acts as a Business Mentor to other coaches and matchmakers sharing her business knowledge and helping others in the industry build ethical and profitable practices.
Denise enjoyed hosting an informational and fun Live Video Series "All Things Dating & Relationships" featuring some of the leading experts in the field of date coaching and matchmaking. To access replays Click Here.
Denise has spent the last 30 years of her life intentionally observing, learning, researching, and interacting with people from all walks of life. As a student of human behavior, she has invested numerous hours and certifications, and has worked with leading industry experts to create a coaching model that she knows works!
In addition to her Life Coaching Certification, Denise is also a Certified Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Practitioner adding to her skill set and Life Coaching toolbox. Denise is also a Trained Gottman Leader, and loves teaching The 7 Principles for Making Marriage Work program.
Denise currently serves on the Board of Directors for NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Emerald Coast. NAMI is a national non-profit mental health consumer advocacy organization. NAMI Emerald Coast is a local affiliate of National NAMI.
Denise is a proud member of NASW, the National Association of Social Workers.
Denise is also on staff as a Life Coach for The Bindu Institute.
Through NAMI and The Bindu Institute Denise is in the process of of obtaining facilitator training in efforts to start a free Family Support Group for parents of children suffering from depression. She is also attempting to bring NAMI's Ending the Silence program to local high schools in South Santa Rosa County.
Denise also acts as a Business Mentor to other coaches and matchmakers sharing her business knowledge and helping others in the industry build ethical and profitable practices.
Denise enjoyed hosting an informational and fun Live Video Series "All Things Dating & Relationships" featuring some of the leading experts in the field of date coaching and matchmaking. To access replays Click Here.
Volunteer Experience
- Homeward Bound Program - Internship/Caseworker: Provided counseling, crisis intervention, and case management services to clients.
- Tri-Generational Mentor Program - Worked as mentor to at-risk teenagers on issues of self-esteem, problem solving and social skills.
- Educational Research Center for Child Development – Worked with 3 year old students using positive reinforcement, behavior modification techniques and administration of reward systems.
- Crisis Intervention/Suicide Prevention Telephone Counselor - 200 hours of volunteer experience as a telephone counselor; assisted staff with training program for new volunteers in crisis intervention techniques.
In addition to her volunteer efforts with NAMI and The Bindu Institute Denise (also know as Miss MatchMaker) and her matchmaking business MatchMaker Gulf Coast, has hosted numerous events in efforts to raise money for local charities.
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Painting with a Twist benefiting Alaqua Animal Refuge!
Sponsored Alaqua Animal Refuge and hosted a Singles Event at Painting with a Twist! We had a Wine Tasting & Social Hour courtesy of Twisted Grape before we started the painting! Many thanks to David Presnell & Painting with a Twist for donating one half of the ticket sales $367 to Alaqua Animal Refuge! |
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Miss MatchMaker's Spring Love: Cutest Couple, The Most Eligible Bachelor & The Most Eligible Bachelorette Contest & Sunset Social benefiting Children in Crisis!
We raised $1449 and 2 carts of food for Children in Crisis!
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Miss MatchMaker's Share the Love Food Drive: Benefiting Harvest House! We raised both money and food for Harvest House in Destin. Harvest House just celebrated their 30th year of serving our community and helping the less fortunate! |
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A Charitable Gala Benefiting Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis!
Black Tie Event: Celebrating Miss MatchMaker's 20th year of Making Love Happen!
It was an amazing evening benefiting Camp M.A.S.H. and celebrating the 20th Anniversary! Featured in the Northwest Florida Daily News. We raised a little over $2500 for the children of Camp Mash suffering from JRA.
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Charitable Ugly Christmas Sweater Party benefiting Harvest House! We raised both money and food for Harvest House in Destin. Harvest House just celebrated their 30th year of serving our community and helping the less fortunate! |
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Many thanks and much gratitude going out to our volunteer Event Coordinators Jeremiah Brewer & Alicia Alexander and all of the local businesses that helped with donations and event prizes. It takes a village!
