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Experienced and compassionate licensed mental health counselor with a strong ability to connect with individuals from diverse backgrounds. Skilled in providing high-quality care and implementing effective interventions for trauma, substance use, mental health disorders, and developmental disorders. Maintains a private practice in central Florida, focusing on: - Empowering clients to cultivate self-compassion and gain new perspectives on their circumstances and experiences. - Challenging maladaptive beliefs and behaviors to foster emotional healing and personal development. Fluent in both spoken and written Spanish.
During your first mental health counseling appointment with an expert and experienced therapist, you can expect the following: Introductions and Establishing Rapport, Go over the confidentiality policy, Go over Goals for therapy, Start the initial assessment, Exploration of Concerns, Discuss The Collaborative Planning, Addressing Questions, Setting Expectations and, start Building a Therapeutic Relationship.
I have an innate ability to understand and share feelings and provide effective support. I have the ability to fill the room and radiate presence. I have the ability to understand unique perspectives and encourage trust. O have the ability to convey information, exploring emotions, and facilitating insight and change. I establish trust immediately; I understand the main differences among cultures, and I remain present in the influence and impact of survival mechanisms. I have the ability to assess complex situations, identify key issues, and develop appropriate treatment plans which are crucial in helping clients overcome challenges. As a human being I deal with emotional and challenging situations requiring a strong mental health to be resilient, able to manage stress, and maintain my well-being. I am able to be open however attached to nothing as the only thing truthful is change. I understand and accept my own beliefs, biases, and reactions as important in maintaining objectivity, managing countertransference, and providing effective counseling. I engaged in more than 100 hours of certify training per year, when majority of Mental Health Professional nearly reach 20 hours every 2 years. These strengths, among others, contribute to my ability as a counselor to support my clients effectively, promote positive change, and facilitate the therapeutic process towards improved mental health and well-being.
My qualifications include Licensed Mental Health Provider (LMHC), Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), Board Certified Sex Therapist (CST), Clinical Hypnotherapist (CHT), Qualified Supervisor (QS), Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP), Master Certified Addiction Professional (MCAP), Certified HIV Counselor, EMDR Authorized Provider, Emotional Freedom Techniques Provider (EFT), Biofeedback and Neurofeedback Trainer & Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Provider.
Cash - $137 per session
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Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Lucent Health
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Medicare
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Surest (formerly Bind)
Tufts Health/Cigna
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UnitedHealthcare Complete Care (C-SNP)
UnitedHealthcare Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicare
The theory behind Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) posits that attempting to control painful emotions or psychological experiences is counterproductive; suppressing these feelings often results in increased distress. Instead of striving to change one's thoughts, ACT suggests alternative approaches such as mindful behavior, focusing on personal values, and committing to action. By altering their behavior and simultaneously accepting their psychological experiences, clients can ultimately transform their attitudes and emotional states.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes the importance of accepting situations while recognizing the necessity for change. It acknowledges the ever-changing nature of feelings, many of which are contradictory, without becoming entangled in them. Therapists guide patients to understand and accept that thought processes are inherently complex and messy. DBT integrates both scientific principles and practical application in its approach.
EMDR therapy shows that mental processes follow a similar sequence to physical healing. The brain's information processing system naturally strives toward mental health. However, if this system is disrupted or imbalanced by a traumatic event, the emotional wound can persist and cause significant suffering. Once this blockage is removed, the healing process can continue. As an EMDR therapist I use specific protocols and procedures to help clients activate their natural healing mechanisms.
Internal Family Systems (IFS) is a therapeutic approach that delves into the exploration and resolution of various sub-personalities or "families" existing within an individual's psyche. These sub-personalities encompass wounded aspects carrying emotional burdens like anger and shame, alongside protective parts striving to shield the individual from the distress of these wounded elements. Often, these internal factions clash with each other and with the individual's core Self – the embodiment of a person's intrinsic confidence, compassion, and wholeness. IFS endeavors to facilitate the healing of these wounded facets and reinstate psychological equilibrium and coherence by transforming the intricate interplay among the sub-personalities and the core Self. Through this process, the goal is to alleviate internal conflicts and foster a sense of inner harmony and integration within the individual.
Motivational interviewing is a therapeutic technique designed to assist individuals in overcoming conflicting emotions and uncertainties, ultimately uncovering the intrinsic drive required to modify their behaviors. This approach is pragmatic, empathetic, and brief, acknowledging the challenges inherent in navigating transformative life adjustments.