Hello! My name is Miriam Rodriguez. I am a bilingual Mental Health Counselor, Certified Addictions Professional, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional and Trauma-Focus Cognitive Behavioral Therapist in the state of Florida, with more than 12 years experience in the Behavioral Health field. I take pride in ensuring a safe, confidential, and nurturing environment that will allow you the space for intra-personal exploration so that you may reach your fullest potential. Do you feel stuck in a negative, unhealthy loop? Are you having difficulty coping with daily life stressors? Whether you're dealing with overwhelm, relationship issues, addictions or cycles of anxiety and depression, I'm here to help. Reduction of symptoms is not enough.. you have to look for the root of the problem and HEAL & RECOVER from it. Are you ready..? Call me and start your healing process. I use a holistic approach to provide individualized care to my clients.
In our first session / intake assessment, we will start with a brief introductions, then dive into the specific challenges you are facing, and gathering information about presenting symptoms. This will help me create an individualize treatment plan for us to work through in follow-up sessions. Establishing rapport .
I have extensive experience working with clients dealing with depression, anxiety, addictions, low self-esteem, trauma / PTSD and anger Management. My main focus is on creating a safe therapeutic environment for clients to use, for the purpose of building upon strengths and implementing positive change in their lives. I am empathic, compassionate, and non-judgmental with all of my clients.
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a form of psychological treatment that has been demonstrated to be effective for a range of problems including depression, anxiety disorders, alcohol and drug use problems, marital problems, eating disorders, and severe mental illness. CBT focuses on readjusting the patterns of thinking or behavior that led to the client’s difficulties. Therapist does this by exploring the patient’s thoughts, images, beliefs, attitudes, and relationships. Once you have identified the relationship between your problems, behavior, and thoughts, you can begin to learn healthy ways to cope and manage your thoughts and emotions
Motivational interviewing (MI) is a counseling method that helps clients resolve ambivalent feelings and insecurities to find the internal motivation they need to change their behavior. It is a practical, empathetic, and short-term process that takes into consideration how difficult it is to make life changes.
I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional and Trauma-Focus Cognitive Behavioral Therapist in the state of Florida, with more than 14 years experience helping clients overcome trauma-related symptoms and experiences that may have happened in the past but are still affecting their present.
I focused on improving the relationship between individuals by helping them resolve interpersonal issues and modify maladaptive patterns of interactions, thereby fostering the healthy psychosocial growth of all parties.