TAMPA, Fla. — A child therapist is going outside her practice to help more children have a merry holiday.

Dominique Mickler works with children at Ellie Mental Health in St. Petersburg.

But she's collecting toys and money for kids she has never seen. Mickler said she wants to bring smiles to more young faces over the holidays.

What You Need To Know

  • Therapist Dominique Mickler will be collecting toys until Sunday, Dec. 22

  • Contact Ellie Mental Health in St. Peten to donate

  • Mickler says she will deliver gifts to One More Child charity in Bradenton on Monday

"I've been able to help so many kids who sit on my couch," Mickler said. "But what about the kids who don't sit on my couch or don't know that my couch exists? I wanted to touch as many lives as I can. That has always been my purpose in life."

Mickler started the toy drive four years ago. The first year, she spent her own money to buy more than a hundred toys. This year, after the two hurricanes, Mickler wanted to help even more. She is excited about all the support.

"It's going really great," Mickler said. "Every year, it grows. I'm surprise every time people want to help."

Mickler will be collecting toys and financial donations until Sunday, Dec. 22.

If you want to help, just reach out to Ellie Mental Health in St. Pete. The number is (727) 513-2962.

Mickler plans to deliver the gifts to the "One More Child" charity in Bradenton on Monday.