I'm Francisco Almagro. M. D and Specialist in Psychiatry in Cuba. Practice of individual, couples and families therapies for more than 30 years. License of Mental Health from Florida State. Clinical Supervisor. Behavior Analyst (ABA). Experience working with children and adolescents. English-spanish. Offering my experience and knowledge to be on service to you. We will begin a journey, together, to improve your mental health and searching for solutions and alternatives to the your current situations. Thank you for your initial contact. Welcome aboard.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
During the first session, the client should expect a process of socialization and empathy that allows to explain what she/he want to achieve with the therapy. Rules, privacy and confidentiality will be discussed, as well as an unconditional acceptance of the client and their conflict.
What treatment methods and tools do you utilize?
My therapeutic style is eclectic. I use to practice my own techniques (Systemic Integrative Facilitation) with results after 3-4 sessions. SIF program uses several techniques that fit with the case and the current problem. SIF uses cognitive behavioral, narrative, conflict resolution and client-center techniques. To treat families and couples I usually proceed with the systemic-constructivist model.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
Couple and families in conflicts. Anxiety and depressive disorders. PTSD. Adjustment disorders.
Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.
Family's therapy , couples therapy , individual therapy , adult and adolescents therapy , group therapy