Meraki Behavioral
Counselor, LMHC, QS (he, him)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
1 Endorsed
Available both in-person and online
5979 Northwest 151st Street (Miami Lakes) Suite 120 Miami Lakes, FL 33014
Let's Connect (305) 677-8199
Meraki Behavioral Health strives for maximum level of care. We believe that each client entering our facility will be treated with respect and dignity. Our main goal is to elevate level of care for our clients, providing them with services needed, and implement continuum of care. We believe in team work and providing a cohesive treatment model for our clients to get individualized care. We are here for you, our clients come first.
Se habla Español.
We specialize in various age groups and diverse backgrounds and genders. Our clinical staff are highly trained in the areas of Depression, Anxiety, Mood disorders, Anger, Substance abuse problems, couples issues, grief and loss, complex trauma, and LGBTQIA+. We treat ages as young as 2 years old to 99 years age.
We understand that each person has their own needs, we are here for you. Our clinicians are here to attend to your individualized needs for treatment, dedicated to work side by side, and providing a holistic approach to therapy. Feel comfortable sharing and processing details about your current concerns in a caring/comfortable setting. Hablamos Español.
Take the first step to help. Call or Email Meraki Behavioral Health now - (305) 677-8199
Let's Connect (305) 677-8199
Finances
Fees
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
American Express, Cash, Check, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- Ambetter
- Anthem
- AvMed
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- Centene
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Florida Blue
- Humana
- Magellan
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Molina Healthcare
- Optum
- Oscar Health
- Staywell
- Sunshine Health
- TRICARE
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Uprise Health
- WellCare
- Wellpoint | Amerigroup
- Out of Network
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Florida / MH14862 Christian Vazquez
- In Practice for 14 years
- Attended Carlos Albizu University, Masters of Science in Psychology, Graduated 2012
- Membership with American Counseling Association 2025
- Certificate from The National Honor Society in Psychology (Psi Chi) 2007
Counselor: Christian Vazquez
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Anger Management
Expertise
- ADHD
- Behavioral Issues
- Bipolar Disorder
- Bisexual
- Body Image
- Child
- Coping Skills
- Domestic Abuse
- Domestic Violence
- Dual Diagnosis
- Education and Learning Disabilities
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Immigration Evaluations (Hardship Waivers, Asylum)
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Men's Issues
- Polyamory & ENM
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Stress
- Trauma and PTSD
- Veterans
Client Focus
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Family ,
Group
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Black and African American ,
Hispanic and Latino
I also speak
Spanish
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Family ,
Group
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Black and African American ,
Hispanic and Latino
I also speak
Spanish
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Art Therapy
- Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- EMDR
- Emotionally Focused
- Family / Marital
- Family Systems
- Interpersonal
- Intervention
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Multicultural
- Music Therapy
- Person-Centered
- Play Therapy
- Psychosocial Rehabilitation Life Skills Groups
- Reality Therapy
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Groups
Psychosocial Rehabilitation Life Skills Groups
Intended specifically for adult and geriatric population of clients. These groups are weekly 3 to 4 times per week. Each group is max of an hour and up to 4 in a day. These groups are psycho-educational where you will learn independent skills, life management skills, Social interaction skills, coping skills.
Expertise
Anger Management
Behavioral Issues
Geriatric and Seniors
Types of Therapy
Strength-Based
Age
Adults
Group Meets
Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri 9 A.M. - 1 P.M.
Location
Meraki Wellness & Healing, Inc.
5979 Northwest 151st Street
Miami Lakes, FL 33014
Email Christian Vazquez about this group or call - (305) 677-8199
Location
Primary Location
5979 Northwest 151st Street (Miami Lakes)
Suite 120
Miami Lakes, FL 33014
(305) 677-8199Email Us
Additional Location
Meraki Behavioral Health (Doral)
7950 Northwest 53rd Street
237
Miami, FL 33166
(305) 677-8199