I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist who, for over 10 years, has been helping people make the changes they need in order to live the life they want. I strongly believe that anyone can benefit from individualized services that promote positive change, improved communication, higher self-esteem, broader self-awareness, and greater intimacy in daily life. I am a compassionate therapist and thorough professional who focuses on providing psychological services that improve people's overall quality of life and that enhance and maintain physical and mental health.
By fostering a strong and respectful alliance with my clients, I am able to provide a safe and stable environment where understanding, change and growth can happen. My areas of interest include issues pertaining to difficulty with relationships, low self-esteem and poor self0efficacy, infertility, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and other anxiety-related disorders, depression, marital discord, extra-marital affairs, divorce, parenting, bereavement and adjustment due to loss, chronic pain management, end of life issues, and situational stressors. In addition, I have interests in facilitating groups in relaxation skills, smoking cessation, anger management, pain management and healthy thinking. I have experience with counseling, psychotherapy, and psychoanalysis with adults and adolescents on an individual basis or as part of comprehensive couples and family treatment using various therapeutic approaches including psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, existential, and family systems. My therapeutic approach is eclectic as I look to meet my client's needs through all the tools at my disposal.
I earned a Doctorate of Psychology and a Masters in Mental health Counseling from Nova Southeastern University in South Florida, and my APA internship at the Harvard Medical School/ VA Boston Healthcare System included training in outpatient mental health, substance abuse, and neuropsychology. I am fully bilingual (English/Spanish), and have evening hours available.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder
FL Psychologist PY9128
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Super understanding, and caring! Truly feel like they care about my well being and recovery! Also understanding of timing and when to make appointments. Grateful to have found someone who is willing to work with me through certain issues.
Written on Oct 18, 2016 after therapy with Clara for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety