Licensed to practice in Florida and accepts 14 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Depression, Life Transitions and 3 more.
New to Grow
Hello, I'm Ricardo, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who works with adults and couples experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, and major life transitions. I especially enjoy helping people who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or uncertain about what comes next in their lives. My approach is warm, honest, and practical. We'll work together to understand the thoughts, emotions, and patterns that may be holding you back while developing strategies you can use in your everyday life. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, depression, a difficult relationship, low self-esteem, or adjusting to a major change, therapy can help you better understand what you're experiencing and begin moving forward. I want therapy to be a place where you can speak openly and feel understood without fear of judgment. At the same time, I want our work together to help you make real changes in your life, strengthen your relationships, and feel better equipped to handle challenges when they arise.
Our first session is a chance for us to get to know one another and understand what brings you to therapy. We'll talk about what's been going on in your life, some of your personal history, the concerns you're experiencing now, and what you'd like to get out of therapy. I know starting therapy can feel intimidating, especially if you've never been in counseling before. You don't need to know exactly what to say or have everything figured out. My job is to help guide the conversation and create a space where you can speak openly and feel comfortable. By the end of our first few sessions, we'll have a clearer understanding of what you'd like to work on and how therapy can help. We'll take things one step at a time and adjust our work together as your needs and goals evolve.
Clients often describe me as approachable, genuine, and easy to talk to. I bring warmth and empathy into the therapy room, but I'm also willing to ask difficult questions and help you look at situations from a different perspective. I believe therapy works best when what we discuss during sessions begins to make a difference in your everyday life. I help clients recognize unhealthy thinking patterns, understand their emotional reactions, improve communication, and develop healthier ways of responding to stress and relationship difficulties. I particularly enjoy working with adults who want to better understand themselves but also want practical tools they can use outside of therapy. You can expect me to listen, offer honest feedback, celebrate your progress, and help you keep moving toward the life you want.
I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients recognize how their thoughts affect their emotions and behaviors. Together, we identify unhelpful thinking patterns, challenge beliefs that may be keeping them stuck, and develop healthier ways of responding to life's challenges. My goal is to help clients build practical skills they can use outside of therapy to reduce anxiety, improve mood, and feel more confident in their daily lives.
I use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients stop struggling against difficult thoughts and emotions and instead learn how to respond to them in healthier ways. Together, we focus on accepting what cannot be controlled while taking meaningful action toward the life they want to build. This approach helps clients become more resilient and stay connected to their values, even during stressful times.
I use Adlerian therapy to help clients better understand how their life experiences, relationships, and beliefs have shaped the way they see themselves and the world. Together, we explore patterns that may no longer be serving them while identifying personal strengths, building self-confidence, and creating a greater sense of purpose. My goal is to help clients feel empowered to make meaningful and lasting changes in their lives.
I believe that every person deserves a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space to be heard. My role is to help clients better understand themselves, process difficult emotions, and discover their own strengths. I work collaboratively with clients, helping them build confidence, gain insight, and move toward the life they want to create.