Therapists in Miami Beach, FL

Busra Yasar
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSc, MHC
Verified
Verified
As a mental health therapist, I believe that therapy is a powerful tool for observing and understanding mental and emotional processes. Together, we'll identify patterns that may be holding you back and develop strategies to overcome challenges. Through our work together, you'll gain new insights into your patterns of thinking and behavior, learn new coping skills, and develop a greater sense of self-awareness. If you're looking to gain clarity about who you are and where you want to go in life, I'm here to help.

Maria Zayas-Bazan
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My office is located near beautiful and accessible Lincoln Road. My therapeutic philosophy is one of genuineness, empathy, and acceptance. I believe in creating a safe confidential space for patients to feel comfortable processing the challenges that are affecting their functioning whether it be difficulty coping with change, depression, anxiety, grief, pain management and health related issues. My professional belief system encompasses collaboration between myself and my patient focusing on inner strengths and empowerment. When you are ready to live the life you want to live, speaking to a highly trained and experienced impartial Psychologist can be invaluable.

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Melanie Ryan
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, MS, RMHCI
Verified
Verified
Would you benefit from having a safe, non-judgmental space to express and process your thoughts and emotions? Many times, our past experiences impact our ability to connect to others and appreciate the current moment. It can be helpful to read the previous chapters of our lives to gain an understanding of the present and provide direction for future chapters we aspire to write.

Adriana Weisz Rosen
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
I believe that therapy offers a unique opportunity for intensive emotional and intellectual growth so that one can be better equipped to lead a more productive and fulfilling life. Within the context of a respectful, empathic, safe, and warm relationship, an individual can begin to consider one's life from a different point of view by attaching new meaning to his/her past, exploring new avenues for reaching life goals, and decreasing painful feelings such as sadness and anxiety through self-acceptance and an increased ability to cope with life's stressors.

Step Forward ABA
Verified
Verified
In-home/in-school ABA therapy servicing South and Central Florida through my practice Step Forward. I specialize in behavioral problems including (not limited to): Aggression, tantrums, non-compliance, off-task behavior, out-of-seat behavior, and elopement. I also work with children who have difficulty focusing and completing school work. ABA is an evidence-based practice that focuses on behavioral modalities associated with ADHD, ADD, and Autism. I have experience working with children to develop social, communication, behavioral, and language skills, while reducing and replacing interfering behaviors with functional alternatives.

Shira Kalos
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, MHC
Verified
Verified
Sisters care counseling is here to help enhance confidence, communication skills, self-worth, family cohesiveness, and academic achievement. We will help teens and their families gain the skills needed to maintain healthy boundaries, improve stress tolerance, and enhance decision-making skills. Sisters care counseling offers a safe space for individuals to rediscover family balance and to develop the skills needed to grow into confident and healthy adults. Sisters care counseling also specializes in individual counseling for young adults and geriatrics.

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Brandy K. Biglow
Counselor, LMHC, NCC, QS, CCTP, DBH-C
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
We have all or at some point in time will experience a life-changing or even downright traumatic event. It doesn’t matter if it happened in your childhood or adulthood, it marks you. It changes you. It leads to feelings of burnout, poor self-care, irritability, depression, anxiety, sick and tired of being sick and tired, and more. Those changes can be difficult to work through alone. You are not alone (Sing it with me, I know the song popped into your head). Together we will learn what you need to live a life where you feel authentic, living according to your values so that you'll be present and fulfilled in your life.

Shevach Tamir
Registered Clinical Social Worker Intern
Verified
Verified
Life can be stressful and we can feel stuck at times. For this reason it is so important that clients have the opportunity to fully express themselves, and explore options with a therapist who is centered around the client's needs. I am very approachable and value really hearing my clients. With that we can be able to work together towards seeing a bright future and healthy evolution. My clients come to sessions feeling secure and comfortable. I come in with an open mind to help clients gain the tools that they need to lead a life that they never imagined possible.

Dr. Carolina Pataky
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, CST
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
Are you experiencing relationship or intimacy difficulties? Perhaps a break-up or a divorce? Experiencing an infidelity? Dating anxiety? Difficulty communicating? Perhaps you're in a sexless relationship? Relationship issues can leave you a little lost, disconnected, anxious or even depressed. Through various relationship stages we may encounter challenges that leave us feeling stuck, alone, or in unhealthy patterns. My work involves helping singles and couples navigate these challenges and recreating a vibrant relational narrative. Let's embark on a journey of self-discovery, healing, growth and connection.

Mary Laila Mahrou Sandrow
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I strive to provide my patient's with a safe environment where they can explore their unique issues and begin the process of change and healing. I see myself as a facilitator to help guide you toward reaching your goals and overcoming life obstacles.

Jill Simons-Smith
Counselor, MS, LMHC
The greek word 'Therepon' means comrade in a common struggle...As a psychotherapist, I believe it is important to acknowledge that the therapeutic process sometimes involves tolerating uncomfortable feelings, recalling complicated (unpleasant) memories, and facing fears. Your courage and commitment to working through issues should lead to meaningful insights needed to free you of distracting symptoms, improving your relationships with others, and enablling you to develop strengths for facing challenges in the future.
In the therapeutic search for self actualization the goals are to incorporate balance, order, harmony, simplicity, creativity, and humility into one's life.

Miriam Beigelman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MS, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Are you someone who is looking for a more productive, meaningful life? Do you want to build your self-esteem by learning to trust yourself more? Do you have relationships you want to strengthen and deepen? Are you going through a transition - possibly from adolescence to young adulthood or working full time to retirement? Are you facing challenges like depression, anxiety, social anxiety, panic attacks?

Darren Cefalu
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MCAP, IC&RC
Verified
Verified
It takes tremendous courage to seek out help. After taking that brave first step, you should be met with support and unconditional respect. I have been assisting clients as a mental health counselor for more than 20 years. Helping over a thousand individuals move through the darkness of addiction and mental health issues, my unique and innovative approach, concentrating on personal change, aids in developing the internal light and skills needed for growth. I serve as the Program Director at Recovery 112 which provides me with the opportunity to develop holistic programs to identify resources for complicated medical cases.

Silvia Schnopp
Counselor, MA, LMHC, LCP
Verified
Verified
You can't go back and change the beginning but you can start where you are and change the ending.” C.S Lewis. Do you no longer feel like yourself? Do you feel like you “know” what you “should” do to improve your life, but just can’t seem to be able to do it? Do you feel overwhelmed with anxiety and stress, unable to relax and concentrate? Do you feel like your past experiences prevent you from enjoying the present? If so, therapy may be a good option for you. While it can be daunting to start the process and seek help, it can truly be life-changing. Finding the right therapist for you is extremely important in this journey.

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Jenna Morhaim Gibb
SSP
Verified
Verified
Through working both in public and private school settings, my focus has consistently been geared towards conducting comprehensive psycho-educational assessments, providing recommendations, and assisting in designing individualized interventions with children, adolescents, and young adults. The comprehensive evaluation process involves assessment of cognitive, academic, processing, and socio-emotional functioning to assist in educational planning for individuals presenting with concerns, such as learning disabilities, intellectual deficiencies, giftedness, attention deficit disorder, and autistic spectrum disorder.

Dr. Sophia Brandstetter
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
My method is grounded in Psychodynamic and Relational Theory. We all will work together to understand your thoughts, emotions, early-life experiences, and beliefs to gain insight into your present-day problems and unhealthy patterns. I encourage you to speak freely about your desires and fears, so you can identify feelings and thoughts that you've pushed out of conscious awareness. As unconscious thoughts become conscious, you are better equipped to integrate new ways of acting, instead of remaining stuck in habitual ones. By practicing carefully and tactfully, we will take curative steps ahead.

Cary R. Shookoff, Ph.D., Psychologist, LLC
Psychologist, PhD, LLC
Verified
Verified
With a legitimate desire to experience your emotions, reveal your thoughts, and admit the consequences of your actions, you have all you need to achieve your therapeutic goals of change and healing. Emotional containment/expression, spontaneity, intellectual clarity, and behavior change are basic to of human nature. A subtle shift in one element can have profound consequences in restoring emotional equilibrium and improving quality of life I bring keen intuition and 40 years' treatment experience to guide you.

Ariane N Ladd
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
The evolving challenges of raising children involve the addition of new technology and an ever-increasing pressure to succeed. Keeping on top of these dynamics can at best overwhelm and at worst alienate those in even the most healthy families. Teens pass through a stage of fluctuating hormonal levels, while negotiating burgeoning independence, and navigating the waters of social media along with peer pressure. Meanwhile parents are dealing with keeping a household afloat, managing the family and their careers, while often having aging parents and/or dealing with grief over their loss. When teens and parents need a little help or mental health challenges require more effort for daily living than they should, learning new coping skills with or without medication can make a difference. Discovering what influences behaviors and learning ways to express what needs to be said can empower parents and their children to find more happiness and fulfillment in life. Sorting through these challenges and developing coping techniques that help organize and balance communication is my goal with all families and individuals.

Liza Samuel
Registered Clinical Social Worker Intern, MSW, RCSWI, EMDR
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
Imagine feeling loved, secure, and calm. Living a life you are excited about and that feels fulfilled. It may not feel possible today, but it is possible for everyone. I love my work because I get to witness people's greatest aha moments and transformations. It's magical. You can get there too. Picking who to trust can be the scariest part. My clients find improved sleep, mood, self-esteem, confidence, positive thoughts, anxiety reduction, and overall well-being. But for the magic to happen, we need a deep therapeutic connection, so please take me up on the free call. The end result is so worth it.

Sherry Palamara
Psychologist, PsyD, LMT
Verified
Verified
Dr. Palamara, has 40-years experience in Psychology focusing on managing Passionate-Intimate-Commitment relationships, balancing Mood/overcoming Jealousy, preventing Past Trauma/Abuse Memories from interfering with present relationships; Addictions, Stress, Burn-out, Grief, Parenting; ADHD, Learning Abilities, Memory, and Neuropsychology. Therapeutic focus includes: Eliminating unhealthy flow that causes narrow minded and repetitive patterns by Conquering draining emotions and restoring a healthy mind and body. Once the mind clears, positive templates can be created to strengthen the NEW psyche: contextualscience.org/
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What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In the United States, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counselor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counselors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
What type of therapist is right for me?
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist, psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
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What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.