Photo of Mark Gruber, Counselor in 33177, FL
Mark Gruber
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Miami, FL 33177
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Certified Addiction Professional, and Qualified Supervisor. I have over 20 years of counseling experience working with diverse populations including at-risk youth, and juvenile delinquents, and over the past several years, I have worked mostly in adult substance abuse treatment. I also identify with and specialize in working with LGBT persons. I am skilled at treating anxiety, depression, family of origin issues, and career and relationship issues as well.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Certified Addiction Professional, and Qualified Supervisor. I have over 20 years of counseling experience working with diverse populations including at-risk youth, and juvenile delinquents, and over the past several years, I have worked mostly in adult substance abuse treatment. I also identify with and specialize in working with LGBT persons. I am skilled at treating anxiety, depression, family of origin issues, and career and relationship issues as well.
(786) 882-8707 View (786) 882-8707
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Stephanie Barshay
Counselor, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Miami, FL 33177
I am a licensed mental health counselor in Florida with over 15 years of experience. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns, including addictions (drugs, alcohol, gambling, eating, shopping, and hoarding), depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, trauma, children and adolescents in foster care, OCD, and eating disorders. I am a qualified supervisor for therapists, have treated professionals with substance abuse disorders to maintain their licensure, and was employed as a psycho-forensic evaluator for the Public Defender's Office in Delaware.
I am a licensed mental health counselor in Florida with over 15 years of experience. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns, including addictions (drugs, alcohol, gambling, eating, shopping, and hoarding), depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, trauma, children and adolescents in foster care, OCD, and eating disorders. I am a qualified supervisor for therapists, have treated professionals with substance abuse disorders to maintain their licensure, and was employed as a psycho-forensic evaluator for the Public Defender's Office in Delaware.
(305) 686-5497 View (305) 686-5497
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Angel Lopez
Counselor, LMHC, CTP, MCAP, NCC, QS
Verified Verified
Miami, FL 33177  (Online Only)
Hi There! My name is Angel Lopez and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida, a Certified Telehealth Practitioner, National Certified Counselor, Master Certified Addiction Professional, and a Qualified Supervisor. My counseling style is interactive, strength-based, and collaborative. I believe in the therapeutic relationship and building good rapport with my clients to create a safe space to have open dialogues about their concerns, and generate active solutions to improve overall level of functioning in daily living. I believe in treating everyone with respect and compassion, while also keeping a good sense of humor.
Hi There! My name is Angel Lopez and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida, a Certified Telehealth Practitioner, National Certified Counselor, Master Certified Addiction Professional, and a Qualified Supervisor. My counseling style is interactive, strength-based, and collaborative. I believe in the therapeutic relationship and building good rapport with my clients to create a safe space to have open dialogues about their concerns, and generate active solutions to improve overall level of functioning in daily living. I believe in treating everyone with respect and compassion, while also keeping a good sense of humor.
(786) 422-9615 View (786) 422-9615
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Mental Health of Miami, Inc
Counselor, PhD, LMHC, RMHCI, RMFTI
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Miami, FL 33177  (Online Only)
The ideal client would be someone who is willing to work on themselves and take measures to overcome their obstacles to improve their lives.
The ideal client would be someone who is willing to work on themselves and take measures to overcome their obstacles to improve their lives.
(305) 424-2162 View (305) 424-2162
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Carlos Pildain
Marriage & Family Therapist, ThD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Miami, FL 33177
I provide individual services, mental health therapy, family therapy, parent support, and comprehensive case management services in English and Spanish, including primary health and social services referrals if needed. In our sessions, we can address a wide range of issues such as anxiety, blended family issues, trauma, loss, communication, identity development, sexual concerns, and relationship stress. I believe in providing a safe environment where people feel comfortable to openly ask intimate questions to a professional in the field while getting answers without shame, guilt, or fear of being judged.
I provide individual services, mental health therapy, family therapy, parent support, and comprehensive case management services in English and Spanish, including primary health and social services referrals if needed. In our sessions, we can address a wide range of issues such as anxiety, blended family issues, trauma, loss, communication, identity development, sexual concerns, and relationship stress. I believe in providing a safe environment where people feel comfortable to openly ask intimate questions to a professional in the field while getting answers without shame, guilt, or fear of being judged.
(305) 449-9358 View (305) 449-9358
Photo of Nestor Castellon, Counselor in 33177, FL
Nestor Castellon
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Miami, FL 33177
I am a Licensed Mental Health Therapist/Counselor that has been working since 2016 with a variety of clients dealing with Depression, Anxiety, Panic, Bipolar, Sleep Disorders, ADHD, Moderate to Severe Mental Illness, Substance Abuse, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Maladaptive Child Behaviors, and Trauma. I also provide behavioral parent training to parents with children who struggle with ADHD and Oppositional Defiance.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Therapist/Counselor that has been working since 2016 with a variety of clients dealing with Depression, Anxiety, Panic, Bipolar, Sleep Disorders, ADHD, Moderate to Severe Mental Illness, Substance Abuse, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Maladaptive Child Behaviors, and Trauma. I also provide behavioral parent training to parents with children who struggle with ADHD and Oppositional Defiance.
(786) 977-4732 View (786) 977-4732
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Phylice Kessler
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Quail Heights, FL 33177
Phylice Kessler MH 20602 Phylice has more than 25 years of experience and uses her expertise to help others heal and transform. She creates individualized treatment plans utilizing cognitive behavioral therapy, DBT, EMDR, acceptance and commitment therapy, solution-focused therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, meditation, positive psychology, and yoga. Phylice has an integrative approach and uses her counseling education and life-coaching skills to help her patients reach attainable goals. I typically work with individuals struggling with anxiety and depression. Many are unhappy with their current lives.
Phylice Kessler MH 20602 Phylice has more than 25 years of experience and uses her expertise to help others heal and transform. She creates individualized treatment plans utilizing cognitive behavioral therapy, DBT, EMDR, acceptance and commitment therapy, solution-focused therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, meditation, positive psychology, and yoga. Phylice has an integrative approach and uses her counseling education and life-coaching skills to help her patients reach attainable goals. I typically work with individuals struggling with anxiety and depression. Many are unhappy with their current lives.
(786) 882-6325 View (786) 882-6325
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Marlene Mary Kastrinos
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Miami, FL 33177
Marlene Mary Kastrinos is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Florida who has been practicing since 1997. She has a PhD in Chemical Dependency and counsels adults with this issue. Marlene is open minded, caring, a good listener, uses what she hears to ask questions, looks for issues in her discussions, and asks about client's goals. She is solution focused and utilizes motivational interviewing. Based on what Marlene hears from her client, they will work on the issues together. Her techniques have been proven to be very helpful. She believes it is imperative to focus on the client and make them a part of the therapeutic process.
Marlene Mary Kastrinos is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Florida who has been practicing since 1997. She has a PhD in Chemical Dependency and counsels adults with this issue. Marlene is open minded, caring, a good listener, uses what she hears to ask questions, looks for issues in her discussions, and asks about client's goals. She is solution focused and utilizes motivational interviewing. Based on what Marlene hears from her client, they will work on the issues together. Her techniques have been proven to be very helpful. She believes it is imperative to focus on the client and make them a part of the therapeutic process.
(786) 610-6595 View (786) 610-6595
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Paul Layden
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Miami, FL 33177
Dr. Paul Layden is a Psychologist in Florida who has been practicing since 1984. He earned a B.A. at SUNY Plattsburgh in Psychology, an M. A. at Nova Southeastern University in Clinical Psychology, and a Ph.D. at Nova Southeastern University in Clinical Psychology. Dr. Layden offers outstanding presentation, communication, and team management skills. He is a high-energy, results-oriented leader with a strong therapeutic measures background. Dr. Layden offers quality therapeutic intervention to all ages, whether it be though tradition psychotherapy, psychological testing. He offers CBT, and DBT for most clients.
Dr. Paul Layden is a Psychologist in Florida who has been practicing since 1984. He earned a B.A. at SUNY Plattsburgh in Psychology, an M. A. at Nova Southeastern University in Clinical Psychology, and a Ph.D. at Nova Southeastern University in Clinical Psychology. Dr. Layden offers outstanding presentation, communication, and team management skills. He is a high-energy, results-oriented leader with a strong therapeutic measures background. Dr. Layden offers quality therapeutic intervention to all ages, whether it be though tradition psychotherapy, psychological testing. He offers CBT, and DBT for most clients.
(786) 876-6817 View (786) 876-6817
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Lisa Marben
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Miami, FL 33177  (Online Only)
Do you always have to be the strong one? Do you feel like you are the caretaker? The hero? The rescuer? The one who everyone turns to, but has no one to turn to themselves? Do you witness the unimaginable and have to “carry on” to save the next life? You are not alone. I help clients learn how to live with their experiences, set and hold appropriate boundaries, build healthy relationships, gain stability, and learn skills to manage their emotions in a healthy way. I provide a safe and supportive place for those who feel they can’t talk about their experiences because no one else can understand.
Do you always have to be the strong one? Do you feel like you are the caretaker? The hero? The rescuer? The one who everyone turns to, but has no one to turn to themselves? Do you witness the unimaginable and have to “carry on” to save the next life? You are not alone. I help clients learn how to live with their experiences, set and hold appropriate boundaries, build healthy relationships, gain stability, and learn skills to manage their emotions in a healthy way. I provide a safe and supportive place for those who feel they can’t talk about their experiences because no one else can understand.
(904) 600-4772 View (904) 600-4772
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Lisandra Rodriguez
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, RMHCI
Verified Verified
Miami, FL 33177
Lisandra B. Rodriguez is a Registered Mental Health Clinical Intern in Florida who has been practicing since 2022. She has an MS in Psychology Mental Health Counseling from Carlos Albizu University and is pursuing a Doctor of Behavioral Health at Freed Hardeman University. During her tenure as a registered intern, Lisandra received feedback to be an empath. When she meets with a patient/client Lisandra is genuinely present with them for the time they are with her, as she understands all possible factors associated with their presenting needs.
Lisandra B. Rodriguez is a Registered Mental Health Clinical Intern in Florida who has been practicing since 2022. She has an MS in Psychology Mental Health Counseling from Carlos Albizu University and is pursuing a Doctor of Behavioral Health at Freed Hardeman University. During her tenure as a registered intern, Lisandra received feedback to be an empath. When she meets with a patient/client Lisandra is genuinely present with them for the time they are with her, as she understands all possible factors associated with their presenting needs.
(855) 489-1082 View (855) 489-1082
Alcohol Use Therapists

Are there specific medications for alcohol use?

There are oral medications approved to treat alcohol use disorder—such as disulfiram, acamprosate, and naltrexone, which also comes in an injectable form. These medications do help people reduce their drinking as well as avoid the problem of relapse. Naltrexone helps reduce cravings, disulfiram can make a person feel sick when they drink, and acamprosate may help ease symptoms like poor sleep and anxious feelings.

How do alcohol recovery or rehabilitation programs work?

In inpatient programs, individuals live in a facility with other patients in recovery; in outpatient programs,individuals live at home. These facilities are staffed with healthcare professionals including physicians, nurses, psychologists, counselors, and psychotherapists. Staff can also include people who have recovered themselves, serving as mentors and guides. These programs may use abstinence, harm reduction, detoxification, psychotherapy, and other tools for recovery.

How do 12-step programs combined with psychotherapy work?

Members of 12-step programs help each other reach abstinence and work to maintain it. These programs promote complete change in the individual’s emotional, mental, physical, and even spiritual perspectives. Some programs require that new members attend 90 meetings in 90 days. Many people do attend these programs in conjunction with their work in psychotherapy; the combination of therapy along with 12-step can be extremely effective.

How does harm reduction combined with psychotherapy work?

According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, harm reduction prevents death, injury, disease, overdose, and substance misuse. People who choose harm reduction for alcohol use reduce the amount of alcohol they intake. It is not abstinence-based like a 12-step program, but combining harm reduction with psychotherapy proves to be effective for many people.