Therapists in South Miami, FL

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.

Feeling overwhelmed, disorganized, worried, anxious, depressed or having relationship problems? Suffering from a chronic medical condition? Facing uncertainty? I can help. We can work together at transcending adversity, defining your goals, developing your personal resources, and realizing your potential. As a health psychologist with extensive research and clinical training, I favor a positive approach to understanding your unique life history and assisting you in mastering the most effective strategies to promote your health, life satisfaction, and personal growth. Do not hesitate to call me to find out how I can help you achieve measurable results.

I offer video or in-person sessions. Trained at Princeton, University of Miami, and University of Texas--in practice over 30 years. Board certified in clinical psychology by the American Board of Professional Psychology--a credential obtained by only 5% of all psychologists in the nation. I was President (for 2020) of the Florida Psychological Association, and past Training Director at Citrus Health Network mental health center. I'm trained to treat borderline and narcissistic personality disorders, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, relationship conflicts, school/work underachievement, autism/Asperger's disorders, and ADHD.

I am a licensed psychologist who specializes in psychotherapy and assessment/evaluation with children, teens, adults, and families. I work with clients of all ages, from toddlers to older adults, with diverse diagnoses and life stressors, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, parent-child and peer-based relationship difficulties, grief and loss, divorce and family transitions, disruptive behaviors, learning difficulties, and identity development. I pride myself on standing side-by-side with my clients as they move towards brighter futures by implementing small changes that lead to contented, calm, and complete lives.

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.

Maybe you or someone in your family needs someone to really hear you or see your point of view or just feel what you mean. If that's the case, I'm someone you might want to know. The best part of therapy is being safe to talk and express how you feel, but that can be the hardest part too. That's why we might draw, sculpt, sing, move, write, or share stories, movies, and song lyrics.

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.

Marital woes? Problem teens? Child behavior problems? The blues? For the past 30 plus years I have offered my good humor, warmth, along with psychodynamic and cognitive and behavioral techniques, to achieve results oriented, solution focused, treatment of CHILDREN, ADOLESCENTS, and their PARENTS who are experiencing BEHAVIORAL or EMOTIONAL problems. I work well with HIGH CONFLICT FAMILIES - both PRE AND POST DIVORCE – as well as individually with children and teens and their parents to address and overcome behavioral and emotional problems. On a case by case basis LATE AFTERNOONS, EVENINGS and SATURDAY appointments are available.

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.

Cristina Pomo-Sansac is a licensed psychotherapist born in Argentina trained extensively in Psychodynamic and Multi Systemic Approaches. Specialized in areas of relationships, family, couples and adolescents of multicultural descents and various orientations. Cristina Pomo-Sansac, LCSW therapist in Miami utilizes a psychodynamic, systemic and cognitive-behavioral approach in an environment that is nurturing, contained and safe. "Psychotherapy refers to a therapeutic treatment or interaction between a qualified trained professional and a client, patient, family, couple or group. Psychotherapy aims to increase the individual sense of his or her own sense of well being and improve mental health."

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.

Are you feeling overwhelmed or having difficulty coping with a life change? I am passionate about helping my clients find their inner strength and work towards achieving their goals. I believe that everyone has the capacity for growth and that every experience has something valuable to teach us. My approach includes building confidence and trust within the therapeutic relationship and empowering my clients to utilize and build upon their natural coping strategies throughout the process of self-discovery and change. I can help you find your inner strength and use it to make long-lasting changes towards a healthier, happier you.

Are you facing a challenging transition and feel stuck? I know that facing a painful life event can be stressful and disheartening. As a Certified Grief Counselor, Thanatologist, and Professional Certified Life Coach, I have specialized in the area of grief transformation and personal growth. I created a methodology that has been presented in 100+ seminars nationwide to mental health professionals to use with their clients. In working together, you will learn these tools to help you transform your loss and transform your life. if you want to learn more about this system please visit: www.ligiahouben.com

I am a clinical psychologist with over 20 years experience in the field. I believe that a supportive yet engaging therapeutic environment can help us process and identify patterns in our lives, both positive and negaitve. By building on our strengths, we can better overcome challenges and change the patterns that we want. I provide pschoeducational, neuropsychological and psychological testiting for all ages, focussing on generating individualized and realistic treatment recommendations. In parenting education, I focus on non-coercive strategies derived from neuropsychology, social psychology and learning theories to maximise parenting skills while minimizing family stress.

Educated at Brandeis University and the University of Miami, and trained in the State of Connecticut mental health system, I am a licensed psychologist who has been in private practice in Miami for over 30 years. I particularly enjoy working with young adults as they transition from adolescence into adulthood and I am well trained to treat depression, anxiety, bipolar and other mood disorders, relationship conflicts, borderline personality disorder, school or work underachievement, and ADD.

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'm a bilingual/bi-cultural (English/ Spanish) counselor with 25 years of experience working with individuals, groups, and families addressing life challenges: depression, anxiety, anger management, panic disorder, trauma, PTSD, career challenges, parenting difficulties, chronic low self-esteem, family relations and relationship difficulties. Because therapy should not last a life time, we address issues outside your awareness which interfere with your ability to succeed in life. Then, we focus in building your capacity to address life with a healthier approach. I bring a wealth of experience and knowledge acquired through my practice, teaching at various universities and numerous trainings including intercultural knowledge.

Anxiety, depression, and OCD are interfering with all parts your life - social, school, work, & family. Constant worries & nervousness pile up &become overwhelming & hard to handle. Anxiety is even affecting your sleep, eating, & relationships. Withdrawing isn't working; it just leaves you feeling lonely & like you've missed out on opportunities. Interacting with others feels challenging due to fears of embarrassment, difficulties being assertive, or poor social skills. You're frustrated, exhausted, & feeling hopeless. Can you imagine gaining new skills to overcome these daily difficulties? It's possible & I'd like to help you.

I support clients to help discover their natural strengths and gifts in order to develop better coping skills, overcome challenges and traumas, and promote healing, self-confidence, and enthusiasm in their relationships, work, and life choices. My scheduling priority is for current and former clients with minimal availability for new clients.