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Hi, I'm Julie Mendizabal, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in Florida. I'm bilingual and offer therapy in both English and Spanish (ofrezco terapia en español).

I specialize in helping individuals and couples feel heard, understood, and empowered. Whether you're navigating anxiety, relationship struggles, or a life transition that's left you unsteady, I offer a compassionate, nonjudgmental space where you can explore what's happening and find lasting change. Starting therapy can feel like a big step, especially when you're already carrying so much — so if you're feeling uncertain, stuck, or simply know that something needs to change, you're not alone, and you don't have to face it on your own.

I specialize in working with anxiety, depression, perfectionism, identity exploration, and life transitions, particularly among high-performing women of color navigating the complex intersection of professional, cultural, spiritual, and familial expectations. Many of my clients are balancing achievement and ambition while quietly carrying the emotional weight of burnout, self-criticism, people-pleasing, or feeling disconnected from themselves beneath the roles they hold for others. I provide a space where clients can explore these experiences with honesty, depth, and compassion while honoring the influence of multiculturalism, intersectionality, and lived experience on mental health and identity development.

I’m Desiree, a dual board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Family Nurse Practitioner with over 11 years of healthcare experience. I provide psychiatric evaluations and medication management to adults in New Jersey. I work with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, mood changes, attention concerns, sleep difficulties, challenging life transitions and other psychiatric conditions.I provide psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and ongoing support while working together with each client to establish realistic and meaningful treatment goals. You may be feeling overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, unable to focus, or simply unlike yourself—and you may not know exactly why. You do not need to have everything figured out before reaching out. We can begin by talking about what you have been experiencing and work together to determine what support may be helpful.

I am a dual Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC) and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with over 16 years of healthcare experience and 10 years in advanced practice. My background in critical care, hospital medicine, primary care, and behavioral health allows me to provide comprehensive, whole-person care that addresses both mental and physical well-being.

I work with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, mood disorders, stress, trauma-related concerns, and other mental health challenges.

Have you ever... felt sad or unhappy, experienced loss; having problems with relationships ; behavioral issues with children. I specialize in Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Relationships, Parenting, Loss. I also provide confidentiality; non judgmental individual psychotherapy. I personalize therapy to work with the particular individual or couple to maximize your benefit. I work with people struggling with anxiety, depression and significant stress with a focus on enhancing personal development.

If you feel overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to move forward, you’re not alone.

’m a bilingual (Spanish-English) therapist with over 20 years of experience helping adults navigate anxiety, emotional challenges, and relationship stress. I also work with teens and children facing behavioral, academic, and emotional concerns.

I hold Master’s degrees in Social Work from NYU and in Clinical Psychology from the Psychiatric Hospital of Caracas. My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and practical—helping you gain clarity, build self-worth, and create healthier, more secure connections.

I believe meaningful change begins with connection. Let’s start there.

I believe in providing a safe, supportive space for individuals seeking growth, healing, and clarity. My approach is collaborative and grounded in genuine connection—I believe real change happens when you feel truly seen and understood. Whether you’re navigating stress, relationships, or major life transitions, we’ll work together to help you build the tools and confidence to move forward.

My journey began as a deeply personal quest for healing, shaped by significant challenges such as abandonment, neglect, and trauma. Overcoming hardships like poverty, familial substance abuse, and toxic relationships led me to a lifelong struggle with anxiety and feelings of isolation. In my search for relief, I explored countless self-help resources, pursued degrees in psychology, and experimented with therapeutic techniques, yet nothing seemed to offer lasting change.

Everything shifted for me about three years ago when I experienced a transformative moment that inspired the creation of the Blue Lotus Approach. This method has not only helped me heal but has also profoundly impacted my clients, guiding them toward self-awareness and resilience.

I have been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker providing therapy to adolescents, adults, seniors, couples, and families for 23 years. I understand that life has many challenges and maintaining our mental health through our struggles can lead to stability & emotional fulfillment. Reaching out for help during difficult times is courageous, so thank you for taking this first step.

Hi, I’m Lilian Emesue, a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based mental health care. I earned my graduate degree from Walden University and work with adults navigating concerns such as anxiety, depression, mood changes, stress, and life transitions.

I believe mental health care should feel safe, respectful, and personalized. My goal is to understand the whole person—not just a diagnosis—and partner with each client to develop a treatment plan that fits their individual needs, goals, and lifestyle. I strive to create a space where you feel heard, understood, and never judged.