Chronic Illness Therapists in Miami, FL
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience in a broad variety of settings to include child welfare, medical. military and hospice. I received my Bachelor’s degree at the College of Charleston and my Master’s degree at the University of South Carolina as part of the Child Welfare Leadership Project. I am passionate about advocating for clients and helping them process trauma and difficult life transitions and relationships.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience in a broad variety of settings to include child welfare, medical. military and hospice. I received my Bachelor’s degree at the College of Charleston and my Master’s degree at the University of South Carolina as part of the Child Welfare Leadership Project. I am passionate about advocating for clients and helping them process trauma and difficult life transitions and relationships.
I use an intersectional approach and evidence-based treatment strategies to promote wellness and well-being in therapy. I collaborate with my patients by using science and their own strengths to meet their specific needs.
I use an intersectional approach and evidence-based treatment strategies to promote wellness and well-being in therapy. I collaborate with my patients by using science and their own strengths to meet their specific needs.
Welcome to Grow Therapy My name is Tania Fernandez I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over twenty years of experience. I received my Masters from Barry University and have been practicing ever since. Take a moment to acknowledge you've taken the first step towards bettering your mental health because let's be honest - starting therapy can be empowering, confusing, or scary, all at the same time.
Welcome to Grow Therapy My name is Tania Fernandez I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over twenty years of experience. I received my Masters from Barry University and have been practicing ever since. Take a moment to acknowledge you've taken the first step towards bettering your mental health because let's be honest - starting therapy can be empowering, confusing, or scary, all at the same time.
When life feels overwhelming- whether from anxiety, a health condition, pregnancy or postpartum changes, chronic illness, cancer, or a major life transition-it's easy to feel stuck, scared, or disconnected from yourself.
I specialize in women's wellness, anxiety, chronic illness, perinatal mental health, menopause, and mind-body care. I offer therapy in English and Spanish using CBT, mind-body approaches, and emotional regulation skills to help you feel more connected, empowered, and able to navigate life's challenges with clarity and compassion.
When life feels overwhelming- whether from anxiety, a health condition, pregnancy or postpartum changes, chronic illness, cancer, or a major life transition-it's easy to feel stuck, scared, or disconnected from yourself.
I specialize in women's wellness, anxiety, chronic illness, perinatal mental health, menopause, and mind-body care. I offer therapy in English and Spanish using CBT, mind-body approaches, and emotional regulation skills to help you feel more connected, empowered, and able to navigate life's challenges with clarity and compassion.
Dr. Gaines has been in private practice as a clinical psychologist for over 30 years. She is able to bring a significant level of knowledge and experience to all psychotherapeutic endeavors.
Dr. Gaines has been in private practice as a clinical psychologist for over 30 years. She is able to bring a significant level of knowledge and experience to all psychotherapeutic endeavors.
Hi, I'm Beatrice. There's something powerful about being truly heard - not half-listened to while someone waits for their turn to talk, but genuinely understood. That feeling of being seen without judgment is rare, and it's exactly what I work to create in every session. I believe real growth happens when you feel safe enough to explore what's been weighing on you, without rushing or pretending. My role isn't to fix you - it's to help you recognize the strengths you already have and build on them. You're more capable than you realize, and sometimes all it takes is the right space to see it for yourself.
Hi, I'm Beatrice. There's something powerful about being truly heard - not half-listened to while someone waits for their turn to talk, but genuinely understood. That feeling of being seen without judgment is rare, and it's exactly what I work to create in every session. I believe real growth happens when you feel safe enough to explore what's been weighing on you, without rushing or pretending. My role isn't to fix you - it's to help you recognize the strengths you already have and build on them. You're more capable than you realize, and sometimes all it takes is the right space to see it for yourself.
Were you recently diagnosed with a chronic illness or coping with that of a loved one?
My therapeutic style can be described as collaborative, compassionate, nurturing, nonjudgmental, and genuine. I commonly use cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness-based stress reduction, and motivational enhancement to improve an individual’s ability to cope and adjust to life stressors.
Were you recently diagnosed with a chronic illness or coping with that of a loved one?
My therapeutic style can be described as collaborative, compassionate, nurturing, nonjudgmental, and genuine. I commonly use cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness-based stress reduction, and motivational enhancement to improve an individual’s ability to cope and adjust to life stressors.
As a second-generation immigrant and someone living with chronic illness, I know how painful it is to carry invisible struggles others don’t always see.
Do you often feel overwhelmed, stuck in your head, or like your brain is working against you? You’re not alone and you don’t have to figure it all out by yourself. I specialize in helping adults navigate ADHD, anxiety, and OCD, especially those who are used to masking, overthinking, and holding themselves to impossibly high standards. If you’ve been the “strong one” for too long, therapy can be a place where you finally focus on you.
As a second-generation immigrant and someone living with chronic illness, I know how painful it is to carry invisible struggles others don’t always see.
Do you often feel overwhelmed, stuck in your head, or like your brain is working against you? You’re not alone and you don’t have to figure it all out by yourself. I specialize in helping adults navigate ADHD, anxiety, and OCD, especially those who are used to masking, overthinking, and holding themselves to impossibly high standards. If you’ve been the “strong one” for too long, therapy can be a place where you finally focus on you.
Embody & Heal: Integrative Somatic Trauma Therapy
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS , SEP, RYT-500, PRYT, C-IAYT
Miami, FL 33156
I recognize the impact of trauma in my client's lives and seek to help them embark on a journey of healing and self-discovery. Many of the clients I support are dealing with the effects of past traumas, which may manifest as emotional distress, physical symptoms, or challenges in daily functioning. You may be seeking support for managing body-based distress and are open to exploring body-based tools for healing outside of cognitive therapy. Many of the modalities I use are based on the understanding that trauma is not only a psychological experience but also a physiological one, involving the body's nervous system.
I recognize the impact of trauma in my client's lives and seek to help them embark on a journey of healing and self-discovery. Many of the clients I support are dealing with the effects of past traumas, which may manifest as emotional distress, physical symptoms, or challenges in daily functioning. You may be seeking support for managing body-based distress and are open to exploring body-based tools for healing outside of cognitive therapy. Many of the modalities I use are based on the understanding that trauma is not only a psychological experience but also a physiological one, involving the body's nervous system.
My goal is to provide high-quality services to high-achieving clients, whose feelings of stress, overwhelm, and anxiety can get in the way of their success.
My goal is to provide high-quality services to high-achieving clients, whose feelings of stress, overwhelm, and anxiety can get in the way of their success.
I create a safe, nonjudgmental space for adults to explore their strengths and challenges holistically. My approach is body-based and inclusive, addressing how oppression and stress show up physically and emotionally. Using parts work, we’ll nurture all aspects of yourself—building self-awareness, resilience, and empowerment. Whether you're navigating short-term goals or seeking deeper healing, my focus is on supporting you with compassion and clarity. Let’s work together toward a more balanced, authentic life.
I create a safe, nonjudgmental space for adults to explore their strengths and challenges holistically. My approach is body-based and inclusive, addressing how oppression and stress show up physically and emotionally. Using parts work, we’ll nurture all aspects of yourself—building self-awareness, resilience, and empowerment. Whether you're navigating short-term goals or seeking deeper healing, my focus is on supporting you with compassion and clarity. Let’s work together toward a more balanced, authentic life.
Welcome! I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker dedicated to helping individuals find clarity, healing, and balance through genuine connection and understanding. My approach to therapy is simple yet powerful: I meet you where you are. Every person’s journey is unique, and my role is to create a safe, compassionate space where you can explore your thoughts and emotions freely—without judgment.
In our sessions, you can expect a conversational, down-to-earth style that focuses on building trust and collaboration. I believe that meaningful change happens when you feel truly seen and heard.
Welcome! I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker dedicated to helping individuals find clarity, healing, and balance through genuine connection and understanding. My approach to therapy is simple yet powerful: I meet you where you are. Every person’s journey is unique, and my role is to create a safe, compassionate space where you can explore your thoughts and emotions freely—without judgment.
In our sessions, you can expect a conversational, down-to-earth style that focuses on building trust and collaboration. I believe that meaningful change happens when you feel truly seen and heard.
After serving as a faculty member for the University of Miami, School of Medicine, and the Jackson Health System for over 20 years, I am happy to announce that I am continuing my professional journey through my private practice, providing bilingual (English / Spanish) psychological services to Florida residents via telehealth. I offer a compassionate approach to help my clients heal their emotional pain and change negative patterns to bring more enjoyment and success into their lives. In addition, I provide evidence-based interventions and holistic mind-body approaches to address the multifactorial aspects of emotional disorders.
After serving as a faculty member for the University of Miami, School of Medicine, and the Jackson Health System for over 20 years, I am happy to announce that I am continuing my professional journey through my private practice, providing bilingual (English / Spanish) psychological services to Florida residents via telehealth. I offer a compassionate approach to help my clients heal their emotional pain and change negative patterns to bring more enjoyment and success into their lives. In addition, I provide evidence-based interventions and holistic mind-body approaches to address the multifactorial aspects of emotional disorders.
Clients seek my help to navigate difficult relationships, adjust to life transitions, and cope with chronic illness.
Are you struggling to quiet your mind? Feeling low and can’t shake it off? Having a hard time communicating with those you love? Overwhelmed by your career? Shaken by a new diagnosis? Dating can feel like the wild west these days—are you feeling hopeless? Is your relationship at an all-time low? Do you want to be the best co-parents but have no idea how?
Clients seek my help to navigate difficult relationships, adjust to life transitions, and cope with chronic illness.
Are you struggling to quiet your mind? Feeling low and can’t shake it off? Having a hard time communicating with those you love? Overwhelmed by your career? Shaken by a new diagnosis? Dating can feel like the wild west these days—are you feeling hopeless? Is your relationship at an all-time low? Do you want to be the best co-parents but have no idea how?
Additionally, I provide therapy to work through goals around stress, depression, chronic illness/pain, burnout, unmasking, anxiety, and help clients through the complicated emotions surrounding late diagnosis.
Most of my clients come to me in a state of Autistic burnout, although they may not realize what it is at the time. Treating it as depression or anxiety can be counterproductive & only increases burnout symptoms. These clients are also typically seeking a late-diagnosis of ASD and figuring out the best way forward to meet needs that have been masked for years. As a neurodiverse-affirming therapist and diagnostician, I go through the diagnostic process with clients and afterwards we formulate therapeutic goals that are individualized for each person.
Additionally, I provide therapy to work through goals around stress, depression, chronic illness/pain, burnout, unmasking, anxiety, and help clients through the complicated emotions surrounding late diagnosis.
Most of my clients come to me in a state of Autistic burnout, although they may not realize what it is at the time. Treating it as depression or anxiety can be counterproductive & only increases burnout symptoms. These clients are also typically seeking a late-diagnosis of ASD and figuring out the best way forward to meet needs that have been masked for years. As a neurodiverse-affirming therapist and diagnostician, I go through the diagnostic process with clients and afterwards we formulate therapeutic goals that are individualized for each person.
Dr. Barreto is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with a background in Medical Psychology, Geriatrics, Trauma, and General Mental Health. In addition, she has extensive knowledge in treating military members, veterans, and their families. She completed her PhD in Medical and Clinical Psychology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham in 2012. Her practice blends neurobiological, interpersonal, and humanistic treatment modalities. Specializing in behavioral medicine, the mind-body connection is a central theme in her work. Dr. Barreto offers home visits to homebound and hospice patients.
Dr. Barreto is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with a background in Medical Psychology, Geriatrics, Trauma, and General Mental Health. In addition, she has extensive knowledge in treating military members, veterans, and their families. She completed her PhD in Medical and Clinical Psychology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham in 2012. Her practice blends neurobiological, interpersonal, and humanistic treatment modalities. Specializing in behavioral medicine, the mind-body connection is a central theme in her work. Dr. Barreto offers home visits to homebound and hospice patients.
Hi! I'm Dr. Lupianez. I am a licensed clinical psychologist in Florida. I completed my doctoral degree from Albizu University and have completed my internship at Jackson Memorial Hospital/University of Miami and the post-doctoral training at the Miami Veterans Affairs.
Hi! I'm Dr. Lupianez. I am a licensed clinical psychologist in Florida. I completed my doctoral degree from Albizu University and have completed my internship at Jackson Memorial Hospital/University of Miami and the post-doctoral training at the Miami Veterans Affairs.
I know that as a mother or father, you are often consumed by thoughts about whether or not you are doing this parenting thing "right." Parenthood comes with many joys but also with lots of worry and doubt. In addition to trying to be a good parent, you are also having to manage a household, provide financially and keep your marriage together. Sometimes it all just feels like too much. What if I were to tell you that there is a better way to manage your family. A way that serves the individual needs of each person in your home allowing you each to be seen, heard and supported in the process without burning out or feeling guilt.
I know that as a mother or father, you are often consumed by thoughts about whether or not you are doing this parenting thing "right." Parenthood comes with many joys but also with lots of worry and doubt. In addition to trying to be a good parent, you are also having to manage a household, provide financially and keep your marriage together. Sometimes it all just feels like too much. What if I were to tell you that there is a better way to manage your family. A way that serves the individual needs of each person in your home allowing you each to be seen, heard and supported in the process without burning out or feeling guilt.
I specialize in trauma, autism, and chronic illness.
You may be fed up with the ways that trauma, depression or anxiety, feeling that they rule your life. It can be a challenge to have hope when getting out of bed can be a task, or when family and friends don’t seem to understand. You might not even remember a time when things felt normal. And you’re ready for a change. You want to feel relief & start to enjoy life again. More than anything, you want to fall in love with yourself and to build better relationships with others. My goal is to help children, adults, couples & families to do just that.
I specialize in trauma, autism, and chronic illness.
You may be fed up with the ways that trauma, depression or anxiety, feeling that they rule your life. It can be a challenge to have hope when getting out of bed can be a task, or when family and friends don’t seem to understand. You might not even remember a time when things felt normal. And you’re ready for a change. You want to feel relief & start to enjoy life again. More than anything, you want to fall in love with yourself and to build better relationships with others. My goal is to help children, adults, couples & families to do just that.
Hi! I am a licensed clinical social worker working in Florida. I received my MSW from the University of Maryland and I have been practicing for more than thirty years. One of my priorities is to assist clients that are grieving a loss triggered by death, the end of a relationship, a serious medical diagnosis or other major life changes.
Hi! I am a licensed clinical social worker working in Florida. I received my MSW from the University of Maryland and I have been practicing for more than thirty years. One of my priorities is to assist clients that are grieving a loss triggered by death, the end of a relationship, a serious medical diagnosis or other major life changes.
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Chronic Illness Therapists
How does therapy for chronic illness work?
Many people living with a chronic illness may feel they cannot speak honestly about their experience out of embarrassment or fear of being a burden, or because those close to them do not understand, for example, that they may “look good” even if they do not feel good. Therapy sessions are an opportunity to speak openly with someone who knows their symptoms are not in their head and who can offer practical, proven suggestions for managing feelings of grief, shame, or fatigue, such as techniques to challenge unhelpful thoughts about symptoms and develop new ways to respond to them, such as distraction or calming breathing practices.
Can therapy help with physical symptoms of chronic illness?
Yes, especially if an individual with chronic illness has developed depression. People with depression are less likely to maintain their health treatment regimens or to take positive steps to manage physical symptoms when they arise, thereby potentially complicating their medical prognosis. Treatment of depression, through talk therapy, medication, or both, will often improve one’s physical state as it eases the emotional burden of illness.
What are the most effective treatment options for chronic illness?
No one living with a chronic illness, or their loved ones, should see depression as an unavoidable result of their condition. Instead, they should actively seek treatment. Research shows that people with depression are less likely to devote the required time and effort to maintaining or monitoring their health, and so therapy to limit the risk of depression can be vital for physical health as well. Therapeutic approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness-based stress reduction have been found to help individuals reduce stress and anxiety.
How long does therapy for chronic illness take?
There is no set timeline for therapy for people living with chronic illnesses, but many will see a therapist for a number of weeks or months, typically spanning at least 12 weekly sessions. Some people feel that they experience progress faster than others but even some who quickly feel improvement may continue with sessions for months or years. Some people may benefit from maintenance therapy if their symptoms change or they experience a decline in physical health. Others find that the skills learned in short-term therapy can be used on an ongoing basis, even after therapy has concluded.