Eating Disorders Therapists in Coconut Grove, FL

Helping people to live more balanced and healthy lives is my passion. I specialize in the treatment of eating disorders, anxiety disorders, borderline personality disorder, and depression, utilizing DBT, CBT, ACT, and mindfulness in my approach. I am intensively trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). My approach to therapy involves collaborating with the client to create a fulfilling and value driven life. I enjoy helping people to improve self-awareness, face fears, and increase feelings of mastery and contentment.

I am the co-director of the Miami Counseling & Resource Center, a multidisciplinary mental health practice in Coral Gables. I provide individual, couples and family therapy for a variety of presenting problems, life struggles and relationship issues. I grew up in Miami, and I have a great love for and familiarity with South Florida and the multi-cultural and ethnic diversity that make it such a colorful place to live and work. I am very enthusiastic about my work with clients from all walks of life, and I hope that I can be of help to you, too!

Clients seeking treatment typically find that their coping skills which had previously worked, are no longer working. I help individuals and couples regain resilience and strength, which may have been lost during challenging and trying times as well as during major life transitions. My strengths lie in providing pre-surgical evaluations as well as counseling for individuals undergoing Bariatric Surgery for weight loss. As a service to my clients, my office will handle insurance billing for you. Privacy and confidentiality are of utmost importance. Therapy takes place in a quiet, safe, and peaceful environment.

Feeling overwhelmed & trapped is exhausting & harmful to your confidence, health & productivity. Are you doubting your competence, overreacting, or having difficulty focusing and making healthy decisions? Reaching out for professional help shows you still have hope, a desire for better life and many personal strengths. We will explore life and relationship patterns that impact you today in an emotionally safe & contained setting. You CAN expand your coping, resiliency, acceptance and mindfulness skills at any age while reducing the self-numbing activities that have too many negative consequences.

I am an experienced licensed psychologist and marriage and family therapist providing psychotherapy to individuals, couples and families for a wide range of clinical issues including depression, anxiety, life transitions, and eating disorders. Clinically, my approach is warm, direct and outcome driven. I am very interested in who you are as an individual as well as within the context of your family and other environments. With this in mind, my initial therapeutic goal is to meet you where you are, identify clinical goals and foster an open and collaborative therapeutic relationship in which we work together towards your goals.

I help my clients deal with depression, anxiety, trauma/abuse/PTSD, grief and loss, eating disorders, conflict in their relationships, and life changes & transitions. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, a Board Certified Dance/Movement Therapist, an EMDR therapist, and a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. I have over 25 years experience in blending verbal therapies such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) and trauma focused therapies such as EMDR with the expressive arts (dance/movement, art, music, writing). I look forward to offering you an effective and personalized approach!

I'm a concierge psychologist in New York and Miami specializing in in cognitive-behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy for adults with over 18 years of licensed experience. Currently, I offer only remote sessions for individual and group therapy. In January 2023, my office in Coconut Grove Miami will open for in-person sessions. I work with clients to optimize their potential and life satisfaction. I specialize in evidence-based approaches to change patterns in thinking, behavior and emotional responding that cause distress.

Are you a young professional, college student, or millennial struggling with the pressures of everyday life while also battling intrusive thoughts, obsessions and compulsions, or past traumas? Do you lay in bed thinking about all the choices you made today or worrying about other people’s opinions? Or maybe you're trying juggle excelling in your career, maintaining friendships, attending countless social events, and navigating the complexities of dating apps. Wouldn't it be amazing to finally have the energy to accomplish your goals and stop feeling stuck all the time? It doesn't have to be this hard. With therapy, I can help you.

I am a psychoanalyst and psychologist specializing in talk therapy for people who want to live freer, more fulfilling lives. Together we can help you overcome long-standing obstacles and achieve long-desired goals. My approach combines contemporary psychoanalytic principles to help us make sense of your struggles and pragmatic, solution-focused approaches for working through them. We will explore your unconscious patterns of thought, feeling, and behavior and the significance of your present-day choices and realities. My goal is to strengthen your self-awareness and use it to make real, significant improvements in your life.

I combine my knowledge in nutritional psychology and as a health psychologist to guide my clients in gaining mind-body wellness. If you are experiencing stress, anxiety, low mood, health issues, chronic pain, insomnia, addiction, emotional sequelae after injury or medical diagnoses, I can help. If your goal is to use more than just talk therapy and want to actually heal both your mind and body through nutrition, relaxation training, guidance/support, and lifestyle changes, you’re in the right place! ​ As a licensed psychologist and a yoga instructor, I have developed a holistic approach to mental health and treatment.

Counseling, consultant and mentor over thirty years of relevant experience with Educational Facilities, Corporations and Organizations on personal and professional development. Bilingual with multicultural perspective and ease for intercultural communication. B.A. in Early Childhood Education and Masters in Psychology from Colombia, and Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy in USA. Extensive experience in providing children, individual, family, marriage and group therapy, serving as a resource for government agencies and community groups. Experience as supervisor, international speaker, school and University teacher. Practice with Cancer patients and their families, grieving, children with academic challenges, career orientation, assessing individual's needs, couples in relational problems, and diagnosis.

As a marriage and family therapist, my goal is to assist you individually,as a couple, and/or as a family to move forward towards a healthy, happy, and balanced life. In a boutique private practice setting, I counsel children, adolescents, adults, and elders contending with various life challenges. Sensitivity, compassion, confidentiality, and comprehensive care to every individual is of highlighted importance.

Are you ready to prioritize your own well-being and explore the best version of yourself? Have been experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, or relationship issues? Perhaps you are facing problems involving your family, your partner, or your employment, and you are struggling to cope? You are not alone, and I am here to help.

I am passionate about helping individuals navigate the challenges they face and supporting their mental and emotional well-being. I have a deep understanding of the unique needs and developmental stages of children and young adults, allowing me to provide effective and compassionate care. One of my primary goals is to create a safe and supportive environment where you can feel comfortable expressing your thoughts and emotions. I believe in the power of building a strong therapeutic alliance. I offer individual therapy, group therapy and psychological evaluations.

I'm a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who graduated in 2006 with my Bachelor’s degree in Communications, and in 2013 received my Master’s degree, with honors, in Mental Health Counseling. I have received the prestigious recognition from the National Board for Certified Counselors to be a National Certified Counselor and Subject Matter Expert for the National Clinical Mental Health Counseling Examination. I'm also the current recipient of the 2023 Healthcare Champion Emerging Leader Award by the South Florida Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. Additionally, I'm certified as a Level II TEAM-CBT Therapist.