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Hi, my name is Deirys and I am looking forward to assisting you on your healing journey. I am a bilingual English/Spanish speaking clinician. I have 10 years of experience in working with children, adolescents and adults. I specialize in areas such as trauma, abuse, domestic violence, stress and anxiety, depression, adjustment/transitional issues, work related stressors, relationships and family.

Rachel Clarke is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) with 20 years of experience caring for individuals across the lifespan. Originally from the Caribbean and now proudly serving the Florida & New York community, Rachel brings a culturally sensitive, compassionate approach to mental health care.

Rachel is the founder of You First Mental Health, where the belief is simple but powerful: your mental wellness comes first. She creates a warm, nonjudgmental space where clients can feel safe to be themselves while receiving high-quality, evidence-based care.

Whether you're navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, insomnia, or just feeling overwhelmed by life, Rachel works with you to understand your needs and develop a personalized treatment plan. She believes in collaborative care, you are the expert in your experience, and she’s here to help guide and support you every step of the way.

Rachel holds a Master’s degree in Nursing from Walden University and her undergraduate degree from Florida International University. She is licensed in the state of Florida & New York and sees patients via telehealth.

Specialties:

Anxiety & Stress

Depression & Mood Disorders

ADHD (Adult & Adolescent)

Insomnia & Sleep Concerns

Life Transitions & Burnout

Why patients choose Rachel:

✅ Warm, culturally aware care

✅ Collaborative, nonjudgmental approach

✅ Focus on the whole person not just the symptoms

✅ Flexible telehealth scheduling

✅ Safe space for underserved voices

If you’re ready to prioritize your mental health and work with someone who sees all of you. Rachel is here to help you take that first step. You First Mental Health is Your First Step to a Healthier Mind

Have you ever wondered why your life doesn't feel like you thought it would? Like you want it to? Maybe you've lost touch with you are, or maybe you never had the opportunity to figure it out. You're sick of feeling anxious, unfulfilled, and on autopilot in your life and relationships and you want it to change. To be more enjoyable. More aligned. I get it. I am here to help you navigate your current struggles with compassion and without judgment to hopefully get you to where you're feeling good, and feeling like your authentic self. I've helped hundreds of clients from diverse backgrounds, and would be honored to hear your story.

Growing up, I was the youngest child to two married migrants from the little island of Barbados in the Caribbean Sea. My happy story quickly changed to being the last daughter to a divorced, single mom, raising three children on her own in Brooklyn, NY.

We bounced around a lot. Our home was an open door. Our family was tight. But this also meant I had tons of extended family. The love was real but so were the emotions.

My identity was ever-changing. I was often interested in a bunch of things. It was so hard to figure out what I wanted to be in life. I struggled in college. It took me longer than my friends to graduate. But I found my purpose.

The issues plaguing the Black community today were essentially the reason why I became a Social Worker. What led me to my career as a therapist was the consistent wall I couldn’t get past when looking for a therapist of my own.

My criteria:

Black.

Young.

Female.

Authentic.

Down to Earth.

Tell it like it is attitude.

Basically, I was looking for myself! I never found her until way after I was already deep into my career as a psychotherapist. I often think back to those days where I felt stuck, anxious, overwhelmed, and confused about my next steps in life.

This is why being a therapist is so important to me. More importantly, being a Black therapist. I want to be that person someone is looking for and I pray our spirits connect in a way that we can get down to business and work together to evoke change.

I’m the therapist that moves at your pace. I listen. I ask a whole lot of questions. I push you to seek clarity and to also acknowledge your limitations, behaviors, and thoughts that may not be working for you. We talk about growth. We take things one step at a time. We explore future goals and plans to get there. We work ish out!

And in all that we acknowledge trauma. We overcome anxiety. We rise above depression. We figure out career and life paths. We sleep better. We communicate better. We ultimately feel better and most importantly treat ourselves better.

This is therapy. In a nutshell. Sounds super easy but this ish is hard work.

Growing up in a culture where mental health was often stigmatized, I saw how difficult it could be for people to openly talk about their struggles or ask for support. Those experiences shaped my passion for therapy and inspired me to help create a space where people feel comfortable, supported, and understood without fear of judgment.

In my work, I’ve had the opportunity to support individuals from diverse backgrounds who are navigating a range of life challenges. These experiences have strengthened my belief in meeting each person with empathy, patience, and respect for where they are in their journey, while helping them build on their strengths and move toward meaningful change.

Jackie Verdura is passionate about creating safe, supportive spaces where people feel heard and valued. With a focus on practical solutions and empathy, Jackie helps individuals navigate challenges with confidence and care. Jackie believes mental health is a journey best taken together, and works to make every interaction approachable and uplifting

I am an ANCC certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) and DNP with graduate degrees from Molloy University. I have experience working with adolescents and adults facing various complex mental health issues in multiple settings.I approach each patient as a unique individual and tailor care accordingly. My style is all about challenging and empowering my patients while focusing on their needs. I help my patients achieve their highest level of functioning by providing thoughtful, patient‐centered treatment grounded in clinical excellence and collaborative care. I value a coordinated team structure where psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, therapists, and wellness providers work together on a unified treatment plan so patients can focus on getting better rather than navigating fragmented systems