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Originally from New York, I hold a masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and a BA in Neuroscience. I worked at the Omega Institute for Holistic Studies for thirteen years alongside world-class health and wellness experts, which brings depth to my work as a psychotherapist. I studied Buddhism and have practiced yoga and meditation for over 20 years. Clients describe me calm, warm and resourceful. Client testimonials can be found on my website.

Hi! I'm a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner offering comprehensive psychiatric care across Florida and Ohio. My approach combines evidence-based medication management with lifestyle medicine principles backed by modern science. I specialize in ADHD, depression, anxiety, insomnia, and addiction. I believe you deserve to feel like yourself again, and I'm here to help make that possible.

(For patients located in Ohio, I do not currently prescribe Schedule II controlled medications.)

Hi, I’m a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in New York and Florida with over a decade of experience supporting adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions. I specialize in helping high-achieving individuals manage burnout, build emotional resilience, and reconnect with their sense of purpose. My approach is collaborative, evidence-based, and tailored to your unique needs, drawing from CBT, mindfulness, and trauma-informed care. Whether you're looking for short-term support or long-term healing, I’m here to walk alongside you with compassion and clarity.

My areas of expertise are family, social and interpersonal conflict, parenting, depression, anxiety, sexual identity concerns, academic challenges, anger issues, low self-confidence, esteem and past traumatic experiences. Other areas of expertise include intimate partner violence, LGBTQ, women's issues, grief, romantic relationship issues and stress.

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. Over the past 10 years I have worked as a Substance Abuse Counselor, Group Facilitator, Counseling families, Individuals, The Sheltered Homeless population, First Responders, and the geriatric population. I have also worked with children who are in the foster care system. I have experience in anxiety, depression, self-esteem, trauma/PTSD, Behavior issues, and other areas as well.

Admitting life is too much, is hard. Reaching out for help takes courage and is the first step toward change. I provide an environment of honesty, integrity, compassion, and acceptance where you can tell your story openly and formulate a plan for how best to move forward. If you're ready, I'm here to support you every step of the way. I'm a LMHC and have worked in mental health for over 15 yrs. I see adults and teens looking to better understand themselves and ultimately improve their lives.

Clients should know that I’m down-to-earth, non-judgmental, and a genuine person. I believe therapy works best when you feel safe enough to be real—no masks, no pressure, no shame. I bring warmth and care into the room, along with a sense of humor when it’s helpful, because healing doesn’t always have to feel heavy to be meaningful.

I’m also solution-focused and collaborative. That means we’ll spend time understanding what’s going on, but we won’t get stuck there. We’ll work together to identify practical tools, coping strategies, and small, realistic steps that can help you feel better in your day-to-day life. Above all, I care deeply about meeting you where you are and supporting you in a way that feels respectful, empowering, and aligned with your goals. If you do not see your insurance provider listed and you are interested in private pay, please email me at [email protected] or find me on Psychology today under Nicole McCray and send me a message.

Hi/Hola, I am Maria E. Lizardi, a licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in Florida and licensed Psychologist in Puerto Rico. I have been working in the mental health field since 2009 with children, teens, and adults. I have experience in Florida as a Clinical Mental Health Counselor and as a licensed Psychologist in Puerto Rico. As a bilingual counselor. An empathetic and supportive style creates a safe space for growth, healing, and self-discovery. I have a passion for empowering individuals to achieve mental wellness.