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Hello and welcome! I understand the decision to go to therapy can be overwhelming, yet here you are. I use an integrative approach that is tailored to you. I've worked with various areas that include anxiety, panic, trauma, stress management, existential crises, pregnancy loss, relationships, attachment, life transitions, divorce, and occupational stressors/performance. I have training in CBT, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, DBT, and Gottman Couples Therapy that informs my approach.

Dual board-certified PMHNP & FNP with 25 years of nursing experience in women's health and obstetrics. I specialize in ADHD, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, PTSD, insomnia, and perinatal mental health — offering medication management and CBT therapy. You'll feel heard, understood, and clear on what's been driving how you feel.

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with a passion for promoting both physical and mental wellness.

With over a decade of experience in mental health care, I specialize in working with clients who carry complex trauma narratives. I hold a professional certification in Trauma & Resilience.

I received a Bachelor of Social Work in 2008 and a Master of Science in Psychology with a major in Mental Health Counseling in 2013.

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..

Jade is an EMDR (Eye movement Desensitization & Reprocessing) trained therapist. (EMDR is a therapy that enables people to heal from the symptoms and emotional distress that are the result of disturbing life experiences). She believes that we are all beautiful--some of us know it, some of us don't, and some of us know it too well.