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I am an EMDR certified therapist (with 20 years of clinical mental health experience) in providing care to adult and adolescent clients with varied presenting issues. I currently serve adult professionals and their families struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, first responder care, including services to medical professionals, individuals who struggles with postpartum depression/anxiety, work stressors as well as holistic integrative health and wellness coaching. I practice from an integrative/eclectic model, with emphasis in EMDR, DBT, Cognitive behavioral (CBT) and Mindfulness Based approaches (MBCT), Motivational interviewing (MI), and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT).

I completed my graduate degree in clinical psychology with a concentration in mental health counseling. During my graduate degree, I completed an internship at a sexual assault treatment center, which included specialty rotations providing counseling to survivals of sexual assault, working in crisis intervention, engaging children through play therapy, and providing counseling to child and adult survivors of abuse. I also completed clinical work at Women in Distress and extensive advance training in perinatal mood and anxiety disorders with Postpartum Support International (PSI). In my work, I pride myself on providing holistic compassionate care to adult professionals and addressing all aspects of an individual's life (including biological, psychosocial, physical and spiritual health). In addition to my mental health licensure, I also hold a Registered Nurse degree with specialty in psych nursing and medical case management (CCM). I have worked in the behavioral health field since 2006 (in both outpatient clinic and inpatient medical and psychiatric unit).

Life can feel overwhelming when anxiety, depression, OCD, behavioral challenges, or illness affect you or your child. You don't have to face these challenges alone. As a licensed psychologist with more than 20 years of experience, I have helped children, adolescents, and adults develop practical skills, overcome obstacles, and move toward more meaningful, fulfilling lives.

Aleth is a client centered, goal oriented, strengths based Clinical Therapist. Aleth's strongest attribute is her ability to engage even the most resistant clients. Her ability to gain trust and build fast rapport an environment where clients feel uplifted, supported and understood. Aleth has over 20 years of experience in the mental health and substance abuse fields, finding great joy in helping people progress and live healthy and happy lives.

Finding the right therapist is an important step, and I know it can feel a little intimidating. My hope is that by learning a little about me, you will feel more comfortable before we meet for the first time. I earned my Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) from Albizu University in Miami, Fl and have been working for over 9 years in the mental health field. Throughout my career, I have worked with individuals facing a wide range of emotional and life challenges in hospitals, inpatient facilities, and private practice. I specialize in helping adults who are struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, relationship issues, trauma, eating disorders, grief, perimenopause, and other health and women's mental health concerns.

My therapeutic style is personalized because I don't believe once approach fits all. I integrate evidence-based treatments, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), mindfulness based interventions, and trauma informed techniques. Together, we will work together to identify patterns that may be keeping you stuck while developing practical skills you can use outside of our session.

I’m a Licensed Mental Health Counselor based in Florida. My goal is to help you feel more fulfilled, empowered, and at peace in your daily life. I work with clients using practical, evidence-based, and solution-focused methods to support personal growth and healing. I also offer Christian Counseling for those who want to incorporate their faith into the therapy process.