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If you’re feeling overwhelmed, anxious, down, or just not quite like yourself, you don’t have to keep pushing through it alone. Many of the people I work with are doing well on the outside but quietly struggling with anxiety, depression, low motivation, mood changes, or feeling emotionally drained.

I’m a psychiatric nurse practitioner who provides personalized care for depression, anxiety, and other mental health concerns. I take the time to understand what you’re experiencing and work with you to find a treatment approach that fits your needs and your life.

My goal is to help you feel better, feel more balanced, and get back to feeling like yourself.

I offer telehealth throughout Florida and in-person visits in Homestead.

Elizabeth Lerner received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Speech Communications and Sociology from the University of Miami in 1993 and earned her Master’s Degree in Social Work from Florida International University in 1995. She became licensed in 1998 and is a qualified supervisor for those seeking Florida licensure.

"Are you "powering through" your day only to feel completely exhausted and disconnected when it’s over?

Burnout starts with exhaustion, but it rarely stops there. Left unchecked, it can lead to a deep sense of isolation, leaving you feeling like no one truly understands the weight you’re carrying. This often spirals into depression, anxiety and substance abuse, making it even harder to manage the demands of ADHD or the habits—like substance use—that we sometimes use to cope.

Before becoming a therapist, I practiced family law for 20 years. My experience taught me how to ask the hard questions in a way that is respectful and caring. I know from experience that professionals often feel they have to keep up a "mask" of competency, even when they are struggling internally. In our work together, we drop the mask and embrace reality.

If we can improve self-honesty and communication, we can develop the insight needed to stop the cycle of isolation and support positive and lasting change.

Hello there! Taking the first step toward therapy isn’t always easy, and I honor the strength it takes to begin. As a bilingual (English/Spanish) therapist at The Hope and Healing Project, I create a safe, supportive space where you feel truly seen, heard, and valued. I believe you already carry many of the strengths needed for meaningful change. Together, we’ll uncover them, deepen self-understanding, and build confidence. My hope is that you leave each session with new insight, lighter energy, greater connection and joy, and a genuine sense of being understood.

Maybe it started as anxiety, the kind that sits in your chest before you've even opened your eyes in the morning. Or maybe it was something that happened a long time ago that you thought you'd moved past, until you noticed it showing up in your relationships, your drinking, your sleep, your ability to just feel okay on a regular Tuesday. A lot of people who find their way to therapy aren't in crisis. They're just tired of carrying something that's gotten heavier than it used to be, and tired of the ways they've been managing it. If that's where you are, whether you're sorting through anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, or a complicated relationship with alcohol or substances, you're not unusual. And you're not out of options..

I’m a Board‐Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with 20+ years of healthcare experience, providing compassionate, evidence‐based care for adults navigating ADHD, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, sleep disorders, and substance use disorders.

I trained at the University of South Alabama and have worked in outpatient clinics, hospitals, memory care, and correctional settings. These experiences help me understand how mental health challenges impact daily functioning and overall quality of life.

My approach is trauma‐informed, culturally responsive, and solution‐focused. I take time to understand your story and create a treatment plan that aligns with your goals, values, and lived experiences.

My passion is helping people heal and regain a sense of stability, confidence, and hope. You don’t have to navigate this alone — I’m here to support you every step of the way.

I am Dr. Patrick Fisher, a licensed and nationally certified counselor with over 20 years of experience in counseling psychology, leadership, and clinical practice. I provide experienced, high-level therapeutic support for individuals and families across the lifespan.

I specialize in working with clients on issues from all aspects of life with expertise in Anxiety, Depression, and Stress, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Healing from Trauma and Crisis, Adolescents and Family Support, and Spiritual and Ethical Values.

Feeling misunderstood can be deeply lonely, and you don’t have to work through that alone. I help individuals and couples navigate trauma, relationship challenges, and patterns that feel hard to change, even when you know better. Together, we’ll slow things down, make sense of what you’re feeling, and build healthier ways of relating to yourself and the people you care about.

Whether you are feeling down, depleted, or in pain; if you’re wondering whether you are good enough, or having difficulties finding the motivation to start your day, psychotherapy is an effective way of rediscovering yourself. It allows you to get to the root of your symptoms and find the answers you are looking for in order to create a more fulfilling sense of self. As individuals, we all experience depression, anxiety, trauma in our lives, often more than once. You do not have to go through these issues alone.

Whether you are experiencing difficulties as an individual, with friends, family members, or your partner, Cecilia Bichara, LCSW uses a combination of psychodynamic practices that are individually tailored to meet your needs. She provides individual, couple, and family therapy in a safe nonjudgmental space and can help you in this very personal journey.

Todos pasamos por momentos difíciles de depresión, ansiedad, trauma y más de una vez, los cuales causan angustias, baja autoestima, y afecta nuestra percepción del mundo, de los demás, y de nosotros mismos. Con mi experiencia en terapia individual,de pareja y familiar en un ambiente de aceptación y confidencialidad, puedo ayudarlo/a en este proceso personal.

My specialties include trauma, relationships, supervision, and medical issues. I will help you be more conscious of your thoughts, emotions, and body and thus reach your potential.

My previous education in biology and neuropsychology has provided me with knowledge that is invaluable, especially during trauma work. Because I find both Eastern and Western psychological practices useful, I integrate many tools and therapies into the sessions and tailor treatment to each individual.