| Office: |
Life Wellness Center
3119 Coral Way
Suite 200
Coral Gables, FL 33145
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| Phone: |
(305) 525-3629
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| E-mail: |
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| Profession: |
Psychologist
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| Services: |
Psychotherapy/Counseling
Career Evaluations and Counseling
Coaching
Consultation Services to Employers
Neuropsychological Testing
Psychoeducational Evaluations
Psychological Evaluations
Psychological Testing
Worker's Compensation Evaluations
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| Practice Description: |
Are you feeling sad, irritable, experiencing sleep difficulties, suffering from headaches, stomach and muscle aches? Are you experiencing high levels of stress due to economic difficulties? Do you find yourself ruminating with negative and self-limiting thoughts about your current and future life conditions, and financial matters at times to the point of despair? Do you find it difficult to make decisions about personal and professional issues, and that those close to you do not understand what you are going through? Do you wish to avoid taking medications unless absolutely necessary? Well, you are not alone. I can help. My goal is to help clients understand their strengths, virtues, and options, allowing them to live a healthier and fulfilling life.
The science of psychotherapy (using evidence-based treatment approaches) and mindfulness training (to develop greater personal awareness), serve to promote emotional and physical health. As you begin to view life with joy and optimism, realizing how to achieve your personal and professional goals, your family and professional lives will improve too. For me, the process of helping others through psychology involves a trusting and caring relationship in which persons may explore their thoughts, beliefs, feelings, and behaviors in a safe environment, characterized by empathy and positive regard, while knowing that one's
confidentiality will be protected.
My training and experience has provided me with a rich background in understanding the complexities and dimensions that impact human behavior, enabling me to tailor my services to the unique needs of the individual client. I also have particular expertise in the area of clinical neuropsychology, which is the science of brain behavior relationships. To compliment this foundation, I obtained a postdoctoral master's degree in clinical psychopharmacology, the branch of pharmacology which studies the actions and effects of psychoactive medications and substances. In addition, for a number of years I served as a professor and clinical supervisor for an accredited doctoral program of the American Psychological Association.
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Practice Specialties or Interests:
(Strengths are
in bold text) |
Depression
Anxiety Disorders/Phobias
Relationship Issues
ADHD
Adjustment Disorder
Anger Management
Bipolar Disorder
Brain Injury
Co-dependency
Cognitive Disorders
Ethnic/Cultural Issues
Impaired Professionals
Learning Disabilities
Life Transitions
Men's Issues
OCD
Oppositional Defiant Disorder
Pain Management
Parenting Issues
Personal Growth
PTSD
Self-esteem
Spirituality
Stress Management
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| Age Specialties: |
Children
Adolescents
Adults
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| Session Formats: |
Individual
Couples
Family
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| Treatment Approaches: |
Cognitive/Cognitive-Behavioral
Eclectic
Existential/Humanistic
Multicultural
Neuropsychology
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
Positive Psychology
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| Demographic Specialties: |
African American
Asian American
Latino American
Pacific Islander
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| Additional Languages: |
Spanish
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| Education: |
Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology
Carlos Albizu University, 1994
M.S. Clinical Psychopharmacology
Nova Southeastern University, 2001
M.S. Special Education
Florida State University, 1983
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| License #: |
PY5490 |
| License State: |
Florida |
| Professional Affiliations: |
 | American Psychological Association | | Florida Psychological Association | | National Register of Health Service Providers in Psychology |
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| Fee Schedule: |
Sliding scale fee accepted |
| Accepted Insurance: |
Aetna
Humana
Medicare
United Behavioral Health (UBH)
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| Insurance and Billing Instructions: |
If I am not on your insurance panel, I will help you to recover any reimbursement benefits you are entitled to. |
| Driving Directions: |
From North Miami
1. Merge onto I-95 SOUTH toward Downtown Miami
2. I-95 South becomes US-1/S. DIXIE HWY.
3. Turn RIGHT onto SW 27nd Ave.
4. Turn LEFT onto SW 22ND ST/CORAL WAY
5. End at 3119 Coral Way, Coral Gables, FL
From South Miami
1. Take US-1/S. DIXIE HWY. NORTH to Downtown Miami
2. Turn LEFT onto SW 27nd Ave.
3. Turn LEFT onto SW 22ND ST/CORAL WAY
4. End at 3119 Coral Way, Coral Gables, FL
From FL 836
1. Merge onto FL-836 E heading toward the airport.
2. Merge onto NW 27TH AVE.
3. Turn RIGHT onto SW 22ND ST/CORAL WAY.
4. End at 3119 Coral Way, Coral Gables, FL.
PARKING DIRECTIONS
At 3119 you will see a parking lot next to RICKY’S BAKERY. Park in the lot and walk past Ricky’s Bakery until you see Europa Hair Studio and Spa (2 storefronts down). Next to the beauty salon, you will see a door with 3119. Enter through the door and proceed up the steps which lead to our second floor suite, located immediately to the right on the second floor. Should you need elevator access, please call ahead of time to make arrangements.
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Additional Information
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| Accepting New Clients: Yes |
| Sliding Fee Scale: Yes |
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