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I believe in starting where my client is at! I began my journey of becoming a therapist by attending The University of Florida and studying Psychology. I went on to receive my Master's in Social Work from Barry University. I’ve been licensed as a psychotherapist since 1997. In the beginning of my career, I specialized in children and adolescents dealing with ADD, Oppositional Defiant Disorder and other related issues. Since starting in private practice in 2005, I have treated adolescents and adults specializing in eating disorders, marital issues, divorce/blended families, depression/anxiety and adolescent behavior disorders.

My name is Ana Luz R. Rashad and I am a couples and family therapist. I provide customized solution centered counseling to patients and families who are seeking to alleviate familial issues. I work with the whole family as well as with subsystems and individuals within the family. I specialize in supporting patients to develop coping mechanisms through self-awareness and improved communication.

I believe that all people Make Sense, Deserve Respect, and are Sacred. I am a Certified Imago Relationship Therapist and an Internationally Certified Addiction Professional. I have been in private practice since 1988. I specialize in Relationship Therapy and Communication Skills with Couples and Families. Unlike traditional "tattle tale" therapy, I get the couple talking to one another so that both can be accurately heard and validated , with mutually agreed upon solutions resulting. I taught these skills at the UN to groups as diverse as the Hutu and Tutsi peoples of Rwanda.

I am a licensed,clinical social worker with over 25 years experience working with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. My primary objective is to comprehensively assess whatever concerns are being presented by my patients and to quickly and compassionately alleviate any emotional discomfort. I provide therapy based on the belief that if an individual is making a commitment to themselves to get support, they deserve the full focus and availability of their therapist. My patients tell me that they appreciate my accessibility and my way of making them feel like they are my only patient and priority.

Is your relationship lacking joy and desire? Maybe you've somehow slipped from lovers to roommates. Maybe you fight constantly about the same old things. Maybe you avoid each other at all costs. Maybe you're not dating each other anymore, let alone having sex regularly. And maybe you're ready for a change. You know your relationship is worth saving, but you've tried everything imaginable to no avail. Relationships are tough.

If you are struggling with emotional, interpersonal, and addiction issues or trying to manage the effects of a traumatic event just to make it through the day, it can be difficulty to navigate your life at times. These things can have you feeling lost and defeated and may change the way we see ourselves and the world around us. It can leave us feeling helpless and hopeless. Our sense of spirituality and our relationships suffer the consequences of our mental health and decrease our quality of life. If any of this sounds familiar to you, it may be time to reach out.

Many individuals know the pain of being misunderstood, and as a result they may find it difficult to share their experience with others or to ask for help. Whatever your current struggle, be it anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, the effects of trauma or other life transitions, you are deserving of understanding. Here, I offer an invitation for a therapeutic relationship that is based in exactly that. I am a firm believer that when one feels safe and seen, they can begin to address challenges with more competence, view themselves with more compassion, and access their potential.

I am committed to clients well-being and to helping them find the life they love living. My clients know that I care, that I am there for them, that I know who they are and where they want to be.They count on me to have the "insight," training and experience to get them there. It is an honor to be a part of my clients' lives and to see them become confident and happy with the person they are and to feel "joy." My favorite client comments are "I can do this" and "I love my life!"

Making the decision to go to therapy important. I have 30 years of experience working with adults, adolescents and families. I offer evening appointments to accommodate today's busy schedules. Areas of focus include working with adults, young adults and couples struggling with relationship difficulties, self worth and self esteem issues, depression and anxiety. I also work with families who are experiencing conflict. I am direct and straightforward, yet compassionate in my approach with a focus establishing a collaborative relationship and achieving goals.

Are you struggling with difficult relationship issues, family and life concerns and need a safe place to process and heal? Are you tired of your pain interfering with your present functioning? Is the dysfunction and trauma that you survived negatively influencing you? Let me help you with your journey of healing and self discovery in the comfort of a validating safe environment. I am a compassionate and caring therapist who uses many therapeutic modalities including EMDR Therapy, Accelerated Resolution Therapy, Cognitive-Behavioral, strength-based, and solution focused approach to help clients gain awareness, healing, and hope.

As a parent, you want to make sure that your child or teenager is able to cope with different life events in healthy ways. You have worked really hard on instilling strong core values and beliefs in your child or teenager but it just hasn't seemed to make the changes or provided them with the information you had hoped. I'm here to tell you that you aren't alone in this journey. Learning to connect and communicate with your child or teenager is the first step and through the guidance and support of a therapist such as myself, your whole family will have the opportunity to make positive changes.

The paralysis from anxiety and the fogginess from depression are real. It is very difficult to break free of these feelings, once they've taken hold of us. I believe that we can recover from these feelings. I want to be a part of that change by helping to overcome barriers. Therefore, I work with teens & adults who have trauma, mood disorders, anxiety, dual diagnosis & and several other mental health concerns. If you have been struggling and want to improve your life. I can help. I can offer you the tools you need to understand the problem and yourself in a new way.

You deserve to have the opportunity to change, to reach your goals in all aspects of your life and be the person that you want to be, and yet sometimes there can be barriers to making such positive change. I enjoy working with teenagers, adults and the elder population and believe in empowering the people I work with to accomplish their own goals, understand their triggers and use positive coping skills when dealing with adverse situations in their life.

Even in the best of times, life transitions can feel overwhelming. Anxiety may feel unmanageable, or depressive symptoms may have you feeling "stuck." Our past experiences shape who we are and how we interact with the world, and those patterns may not serve us anymore. All parents struggle from time to time, and teens are under more pressure than ever these days, making coping as a teen or a parent of a teen difficult at times. The past years with COVID may have changed your perspective on life, or altered your priorities.

Do you want healing in your relationships and within yourself? Are your emotions taking over so much that you are unable to be present in your work, home, and relationships? I am here to assist you in healing your generational wounds that are holding you back from the life you really want. You have tried meditation and other activities to distract you, but there is still something missing in your life. As a therapist, my ultimate goal is for you to have a healing experience through somatic work and EMDR (Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing) so you can live a healed and fulfilled life.

Through relationships and connection, healing is possible. As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, I know how impactful it is to have someone that can listen and provide emotional support. I am dedicated to supporting people on their journey to mental and emotional wellness, as I believe that everyone has the power and ability to overcome challenges in life. I use a trauma-informed approach as I know the importance of feeling understood and accepted. That is the first step in promoting a positive sense of self-worth to help you gain peace and acceptance within.

I am a clinical psychologist who specializes in working with children, teens and young adults. I have experience with a variety of presenting concerns including Autism Spectrum diagnoses, trauma, severe emotional disturbances, mood disorders, psychotic disorders, bullying, oppositional concerns and adjustment disorders. I believe establishing and maintaining a trusting therapeutic relationship is essential for growth. I take an approach that combines play therapy, psychodynamic therapy, family systems and behavior management strategies to gauge a client's current functioning and utilize their strengths to help promote growth.

Kimberly Mallia is a School Psychologist, College Professor, and Private Practitioner. BA Human Development, Master's Psychology, and Specialist degree in School Psychology. Kimberly is a Nationally Certified School Psychologist. She is also a professor at the University of Phoenix. She has experience as a sixth grade Science teacher. Kimberly is an educational specialist in the areas of Response to Intervention, which is a multi-tier approach: the early identification and support of students with learning and behavioral needs. Ms. Mallia assesses learning style, personal strengths, and personal weaknesses. Kimberly provides counseling within a Behavioral-Cognitive and Positive Psychology structure.

Young, enthusiastic therapist who specializes with children and adolescents!! Are you feeling down lately? overwhelmed? stressed? or even blue? We all have been there, even myself from time to time. It does not make you or I any different. It is about learning what to do during those times to feel better. My goal is to provide high quality therapy in a supportive, caring, professional and positive environment. I want my clients to overcome their anxieties, fears and negative feelings about themselves. I work towards teaching my clients coping methods that they can utilize from day to day.