Parenting Therapists in South Miami, FL

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 25 years of clinical experience working with children, families, and couples. As a psychotherapist, I believe in assisting clients to better their relationship with others, to understand and achieve a life that is meaningful and fulfilling. At times we react to life's adversities with fear and anger, burying our joy and hope. Through therapeutic support, I help my clients learn to recognize healthy ways to react to life's trials and take control in order to move forward and seek self-actualization and gratification.

My goal is to help people to understand themselves more fully, in order to alleviate suffering and self-defeating behavior and to enable them to experience greater satisfaction in their lives. A supportive, confidential therapy environment is essential for accomplishing this.

I have over 25 years experience treating depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties and many other issues. If you are struggling with these problems or feel you are not reaching your potential, the kind of therapy I do can help. I will work with you to identify and understand the underlying issues holding you back. Many times, we have thoughts and feelings which inhibit us from reaching our goals and create emotional pain and suffering. My goal is to get to the root of your difficulties so you can experience lasting change, make better choices and live a richer life.

I enjoy helping my clients to solve life's puzzles. I strive to partner with my clients in understanding their feelings, thoughts, and behaviors in order to help them achieve their desired life plan. I have been a licensed psychotherapist for more than 25 years. I have worked with a wide variety of relationship couple issues both marital and pre-marital. I have helped many couples to improve their level of marital satisfaction and to heal their trust issues. I also have worked extensively with patients struggling with depression, anxiety, childhood sexual abuse grief, career choices,infidelity, and self-worth issues.

It is my goal to help children, adolescents and adults learn to cope and process current stressful issues and daily life events. My areas of specialty involve mental health issues associated with depression, anxiety/fears, Bipolar disorder, tics, psychosis, personality disorders, trauma and more. I also work in the areas of poor self esteem, adjustment disorders, anger management, behavioral issues associated with divorce of parents or other life changing events. I strive to incorporate the body and mind using a holistic approach into my sessions.

I look forward to working with individuals and families struggling with anxiety, depression, excessive worries and various other psychosocial problems. My preferred method of intervention includes the use of Cognitive Behavioral Techniques, Positive Psychology, and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy. I will work to help you heal and persevere towards a more fulfilling life. I draw upon over 30 years of experience working within the Criminal Justice system and years of experience working with a wide variety of mental health issues. I believe a genuine and caring therapeutic alliance is necessary to achieve positive results.

If you are stuck in the same relationship pattern and don't know how to change it, I can help. As a couples therapist my goal is to give you the clarity to see your part in a negative situation. Once you each see your part change can happen. Through my experience and ongoing training I have been able to help many people get through very difficult circumstances.

I provide Cognitive Behavior Therapy including Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for the treatment of OCD & anxiety. This approach helps you identify triggers (like negative intrusive thoughts or stressful situations) which create discomfort. This anxiety leads to behaviors such as avoidance or compulsions. CBT/ACT helps you break this ruminative cycle. I can also help you learn healthier coping strategies to be more effective interpersonally, more efficient with your time, appropriately regulate mood swings, tolerate painful emotions and decrease self-sabotaging behaviors.

Are you depressed, anxious or fearful? Do you have relationship issues? Do you want to feel better and be happy? Through therapy, I help my clients learn how to enjoy their lives instead of just "hanging in there". I help people with depression, anxiety or fears, relationship issues, divorce, loss or grief, trauma, low self esteem and more. I want to help you feel better and live a happier life. I am not the right therapist for patients who are under the age of 12. If you are struggling and want to feel better, I may be the therapist for you. I am a licensed mental health counselor. I'm fluent in English & Spanish.

You may be here because you’re feeling down, stuck, or lost. Maybe you're trapped in a web of worry, struggling with irritability or anger, or feeling depressed or numb. Whether you’ve faced a life-changing event or you're struggling with daily stresses that pile up, I want you to know that you’re not alone. You’re in the right place, and therapy can help. I welcome adults, teens, children, and families for therapy in my office in South Miami. For adults, I also offer online therapy (you may have heard the term "teletherapy") using video conference, so if you live elsewhere in Florida or have a busy schedule, help is still in reach.

As a licensed psychologist, I can help you become aware of your obstacles and move through them. Personal growth often requires recovering from past hurt and learning how to behave differently. This is a process that requires a trusting, nonjudgmental relationship. In treatment, my overarching goal is to provide a warm and supportive environment for you to explore your inner self and make lasting change. Although the prospect of change can feel daunting, most people find therapy to be tremendously helpful. Often the process requires setting new boundaries and prioritizing the self in the face of demanding schedules.

Work, school, children, parents, dating, partners, marriage ... all create joy and stress in our lives. And there's more .... friends, body image, aging, sex ... and the list goes on. How we respond to our stressors is intimately connected to who we are and what our life experiences have been. Your therapy needs to be as unique as you are and that is what I specialize in. I believe in using many modalities to help my patients create a therapeutic plan that works best for them.

I am a psychoanalyst and psychotherapist specializing in talk therapy. My clients often come to me feeling angry, depressed and disappointed with their relationships, careers and their lives and are at a loss as to how to live a fulfilling life. Working together with clients within a supportive relationship, I help them articulate their feelings more authentically and uncover unconscious conflicts that get in the way of living life with vitality. I have found that when people truly engage in the process of therapy, they can experience healing, acceptance of themselves, stress reduction, personal growth, and increased fulfillment.

It takes a lot of courage to start looking for a therapist. You or your loved one might be experiencing a pain that you don't know how to overcome. Whether it is sadness that won't go away, fear, or simply a tough time dealing with life's issues, its time to work on it. That's what brought you here. You realize it might be a phase, but maybe it hasn't improved even after talking to friends and family about it. It's hard to carry this on your own, and you are ready for change. You might not be sure how, or with whom, but you are ready. So proud of you and your courage.

Throughout our therapy, I will walk alongside you, and try to understand the direction you want to take in your life, while helping you develop insight into what may be impeding you from your goals. We will begin by exploring your narrative through a casual conversation, and then catering treatment to your goals by strengthening the areas in your life where you shine, and working through the areas of your life that have been met with suffering. This may include mindfulness techniques in order to establish a sense of equilibrium, learning how to have healthier boundaries, and enhancing communication within your relationships.

I am dedicated to making a positive impact on those struggling with mental health issues. I specialize in working with diverse populations, including high-risk children, families, couples, and individuals facing conditions such as: schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety and substance abuse. Throughout my career, I have immersed myself in various therapy settings, from residential and partial hospitalization programs to intensive outpatient and standard outpatient care. My systemic approach enables me to grasp the complexities of my clients' lives, guiding them through challenges and facilitating meaningful solutions.

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist focused on providing individual, family and couples counseling. Specialized in the treatment of trauma as well as depression, anxiety, stress management, and working with the LGBTQ+ community (adolescents, adults and couples). The ideal client is motivated in accomplishing their treatment plan goals and is always willing to learn new things to benefit their personal growth. It has been rewarding in working with survivors of sexual trauma because they are strong willed in overcoming their issues related to their trauma in order to heal themselves mentally, emotionally and spiritually.

You are the most important part of your treatment, and it begins with a foundation of trust. Depression, anxiety, relationship stress, challenges with academic or professional growth... there are endless reasons to seek therapy. In sessions, I prioritize the development of a connection that feels comfortable and safe for you. Each person is unique, together we will find a way to customize the various evidence-based treatment tools so that they work in a way that affirms who you are.

I work in a way that emphasizes a deep understanding of oneself. Therapy is a place that gives you the freedom to think and feel. Your thoughts and feelings will be explored in a safe and empathetic manner. You will gain a greater understanding of your inner self and the filters through which you perceive people around you and the world. You will also comprehend why you think and act the way you do. Maladaptive patterns will be identified; change can then occur. I've been in practice with adults, couples, adolescents, and children as a registered mental health intern.