Therapists in 33146

Parents: when your child or teenager is suffering, your most pressing questions may include WHAT is happening to my child? WHY is this happening? HOW can I help them? I am here to provide answers, guidance, and concrete plans of action. I view YOU as the expert on your child and the leader of your child's treatment team. I will build a collaborative relationship with you based on mutual trust and respect, and I will empower you to guide your child to full and lasting recovery by providing education, coaching, and skills building.

I strive to bring enthusiasm, compassion, energy, and empathy to all situations. I am enthusiastic about improving others' quality of life - whether conducting an evaluation, utilizing empirically based interventions, spending a session simply talking about life, or scheduling an appointment, every interaction with a client is filled with hope and enthusiasm.

I'm a Licensed Psychologist with experience providing treatment to children, adolescents, young adults, and families. In addition to treating a variety of behavioral and emotional difficulties, I have specialized training working with the Latinx/Hispanic population and the LGBTQIA+ population. I provide treatment in both English and Spanish. My therapy primarily incorporates a family systems approach and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). In order to provide well-rounded care, I consider the whole person, including the experiences they have had in the past to inform the current challenges.

It is my goal to help children, adolescents and adults learn to cope and process current stressful issues and daily life events. My areas of specialty involve mental health issues associated with depression, anxiety/fears, Bipolar disorder, tics, psychosis, personality disorders, trauma and more. I also work in the areas of poor self esteem, adjustment disorders, anger management, behavioral issues associated with divorce of parents or other life changing events. I strive to incorporate the body and mind using a holistic approach into my sessions.

Trained at the Yale Center for Traumatic Stress and Recovery, I help young adults and families who are struggling in the wake of recent traumatic events, or stressful events that may have happened years ago. Clients I have helped on the path to recovery have experienced sexual, physical or emotional abuse, domestic, school or community violence, motor vehicle accidents, loss of a parent or important attachment figure, natural or man-made disasters, a stressful life change, and multiple or complex traumas. They may also suffer from symptoms of anxiety, depression, poor self-esteem, and have difficulties concentrating or sleeping.

Are you ready to embark on a transformative journey towards mental wellness and personal growth? I am here to guide and support you every step of the way. As a compassionate therapist, I am dedicated to helping individuals of all ages navigate the challenges of life while fostering lasting positive change. I am a Mental Health Counselor specializing in an integrative approach to therapy, tailored to meet your unique needs. I speak three languages (English, Portuguese, and Spanish) and treat diverse age groups, ensuring that children, adolescents, adults, and seniors receive the care they deserve.

I am a licensed psychologist who has experience providing services to children, adolescents, families, and young adults. In addition to treating anxiety, depression, adjustment disorders, relationship issues, and other psychiatric conditions, I have specialized training working with individuals who have chronic medical conditions. I also have experience conducting psychoeducational evaluations. Through my integrative approach, I tailor therapeutic treatments to meet the needs of those with whom I work. I make it a priority to create a warm and nurturing environment, where patients feel safe and where growth is possible.

We all experience challenging times where we feel overwhelmed, anxious, dissatisfied, exhausted, and stuck. Through a safe and supportive relationship, we will work together to build an understanding of your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to help you gain insight on both current and past experiences. Within this exploration, you will develop your emotional resources, alter unhelpful patterns, and increase feelings of self-acceptance and growth. Over time, you will learn new ways to approach problems you are facing and view them through a new lens.

My name is Iris Pitaluga. I am the co-owner of Alternatives Behavioral Group. We provide psychotherapy and substance abuse counseling for adults, children, couples, and families. We also provide SAP services to DOT employees. We serve clients in Miami and Boca Raton. I am available in Miami and my colleague is available in Boca. We are committed to provide optimal quality of services to help our clients reach emotional balance and maximum growth potential.

My intention as a therapist is to empower individuals be in tune with their deepest truths and to relate to life in a more authentic way. By providing a warm environment, I hope my clients feel safe to express what matters to them. My therapeutic approach is strongly influenced by more than 12 years of a dedicated meditation practice. I utilize mindfulness and somatic approaches in supporting people to become more aware of their thoughts, feelings, and body sensations. In doing so, I trust that our ability to welcome our experience creates possibilities for healing and ultimately to cultivate a "life worth living."

Entering into a relationship with a Licensed Mental Therapist is an important decision to make. We look for someone with the hope that we can feel better and live happier, more balanced lives. I believe that my role as a licensed mental health therapist is to assist you in reconnecting with strengths that you already possess, to help you in developing new skills and techniques that empower you and meet your goals. I have been in practice for over 16 years and have helped with individuals ranging from adults to children.

I provide individual therapy for children, adolescents, and young adults both in person and online. I also complete psychoeducational assessments, gifted testing, and ADHD and Autism assessments. I have experience in helping clients manage depression, anxiety, ADHD, and Autism Spectrum Disorder. I provide therapy for children and their families to help them overcome a variety of mental health challenges such as developmental or behavioral concerns, school, and social life adjustment, defiant or risky behavior, parenting concerns, dealing with daily stressors, adjusting to phase of life changes, relationships, and career concerns.

Often times in therapy, issues are addressed superficially only. This leads to a recurrence of episodes where the patient seems to improve but never really resolve their issues. A psychodynamic approach targets the roots of the problems, not simply the symptoms. My aim is the core, the starting point of it all, and from there work to resolve whatever else stems from that origin. My goal is for the patient to live a wholesome, functional, but above all, a meaningful life.

Life is a balance of holding on and letting go. We all experience times in our lives when we feel a bit out of balance. Whether it's in our relationships, work life, or general well-being, balance is essential for fulfillment and happiness. Anxiety, depression, anger, conflict, stress and other self-defeating issues create imbalances. Therapy helps to restore, and many times creates, the balance that is needed in all of our lives.

I am a licensed professional counselor (LPC) that specializes in helping patients overcome issues related to anxiety, depression, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), substance use disorders, family conflict and grief. I also have a special interest and experience helping adults, young adults, and high school students struggling with life transitions (college, adulthood etc.), performance and relationships. Whether working with adolescents, school-age children, or adults, I look forward to working with you and helping you and/or a loved one emerge from any life obstacles or issues.

Venezuelan-born, Miami-raised native with a passion for helping individuals, couples and families achieve health within themselves and in their relationships. I firmly believe that healthy individuals can produce healthy homes and healthy homes can produce healthy individuals but somewhere along the way, culture and our surroundings make an attempt to lead us astray, leading us far from what we want to build and who we want to be. Allow me to join you on your journey of redesigning your life, your relationships and let’s commit to flourishing in every aspect of it.

Taking the first step to seek therapy can be challenging, but it is also an act of bravery. You have been struggling for a while attempting to overcome these struggles on your own, but the truth is you don’t have to do it alone. As one of my favorite quotes says, “we don’t have to do all of it alone, we were never meant to” (Brene Brown). Throughout our therapy experience, we will work collaboratively to identify values and goals that are meaningful to you, potential self-doubting thoughts, or past circumstances hindering you from reaching those goals. But most importantly, I will listen to you.