Hi! I am Dr. Katia Arroyo-Carrion and go by Dr. A (because of the whole rolling your r's situation). I am a bilingual (English & Spanish) licensed clinical psychologist in Florida. I specialize in treating trauma-related disorders by teaching you about the purpose of symptoms and the importance of working toward regaining control of your life. I also treat co-occurring disorders that often accompany trauma-related disorders such as depression, anxiety, disordered eating, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. Trauma can be caused by diverse situations including violence or accidents, medical trauma - serious health problems, intimate partner violence, natural disorders, death of a loved one, combat or military sexual trauma, sexual abuse/assault, harassment, childhood abuse or neglect, and woman's issues (in the case of abortion). For this reason, I offer an individualized, client-centered, and research-based approach to psychotherapy. Together, we will work on establishing a therapeutic relationship that will allow you to evaluate your needs and develop goals that align with your identity and expectations. In our first sessions, we will work on developing a partnership that will allow YOU to be in control and address presenting difficulties. You don’t need to provide me with details of your traumatic event(s) until you are comfortable. I can work at your pace and we can focus on developing coping skills, processing distressing emotions, or improving your relationships until you are ready and willing to participate in evidence-based therapy. No matter what stage of the process you are in, I will be here supporting you throughout your journey.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
In our first session together, we start by identifying your needs and challenges you are facing. We develop an individualized treatment plan that will assist you accomplish your goals and celebrate your successes throughout your journey. I offer an approach rooted in warmth, empathy, and respect for your unique experiences so you can move forward and feel supported at every moment.
What treatment methods and tools do you utilize?
I have completed professional training that allows me to use the following approaches and methods in our sessions: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PE), Enhanced Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Eating Disorders (E-CBT), Exposure with Response Prevention (ERP), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Written Exposure Therapy (WET), Skills Training in Affective and Interpersonal Regulation (STAIR), Trauma-Informed Guilt Reduction Therapy (TriGR), and Image Rehearsal Therapy for Nightmares (IRT).
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
I am passionate about helping people accomplish the life they envision. My approach is compassionate, empathetic, and respectful. Building a trusting therapeutic relationship is of the utmost importance, the relationship is everything. I want to make sure you feel like an active, collaborative partner in this process. YOU can come as you are, no need to sugarcoat your words and you can curse if you want to! I will meet you where you are and together, we will focus sessions on making sure your needs are met. My goal is for you to look forward to our time together. We will take the time needed to develop the therapeutic relationship and make sure that YOU feel understood, validated, and supported.