Raquel Lumia is a dedicated therapist with over 15 years of experience working with clients who face both mental illness and substance abuse issues. She specializes in supporting individuals who may feel beyond the scope of traditional therapy, particularly those struggling with psychosis, borderline personality disorders, anger management issues, and trauma. Raquel also has expertise in sex trafficking and works compassionately with offenders, maintaining a non-judgmental stance in her therapeutic practice. She creates a healing environment that welcomes all individuals, understanding that everyone deserves care and support. With a commitment to engaging with her clients on an honest and empathetic level, Raquel believes that there is no issue too significant for therapy to address. Her multi-faceted approach includes modalities such as Trauma-Focused therapy, EMDR, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and many more, ensuring that every client receives personalized care tailored to their unique needs.

Dr. Scott Costanza is a compassionate psychologist dedicated to guiding individuals through the overwhelming pace and stress of modern life. With a focus on ages ranging from teens to elders, Dr. Costanza addresses pressing issues such as anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges. He believes in the transformative power of therapy, helping clients understand the intricate ways these challenges impact their emotional well-being. Clients frequently find success in achieving personal and professional goals, enhancing their interpersonal relationships, and gaining clarity about how their past informs their present. By tailoring his therapeutic approach to each individual's unique needs, Dr. Costanza skillfully integrates traditional psychodynamic therapy with cognitive-behavioral techniques. This eclectic method aims to foster deep insight, ultimately facilitating meaningful and lasting behavioral change.

Karen Ponder (Baroody) is a highly experienced clinical social worker and therapist, with over two decades of clinical practice in South Florida, Northern Virginia, and Washington, D.C. Using a humanistic client-centered approach, she actively supports her clients seeking transformative change in their lives. Her extensive training and depth of understanding in human behavior and development reflect the high quality of her work with both adults and adolescents. By fostering a comfortable and safe environment, Karen helps clients navigate personal and professional challenges with resilience. She believes in normalizing counseling not only as a means of treatment but also as an educational tool for clients to achieve emotional balance and mental clarity. Karen specializes in addressing relational, behavioral, and emotional issues, and her clinical expertise encompasses the various social and emotional needs of her diverse clientele, which includes men’s mental health, professionals, executives, families, and teens. Renowned for her direct and compassionate approach, Karen remains sensitive to the unique needs of each client. Emphasizing that healing is not a one-size-fits-all journey, she actively collaborates with her clients through a therapeutic-coaching modality, ensuring that they adapt their strategies when previous methods no longer yield results.

Michelle Mankoff is a licensed marriage and family therapist who holds a master's degree in counseling education from the University of Miami. Her areas of specialization encompass the treatment of anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, adoption-related matters, infertility, emotional challenges, and issues faced by adolescents and young adults. She is adept at providing counseling for sexual abuse, divorce, and relationship problems. Michelle's primary focus is on delivering professional counseling that aims to restore emotional and mental stability. Her approach fosters genuine, trusting relationships with clients and emphasizes collaborative work towards their goals. Specializing in couples, family, and individual counseling, she utilizes cognitive, behavioral, and solution-focused therapies to empower clients to explore various outcomes to their challenges. Michelle effectively addresses depression, anxiety, intimacy and infidelity issues, PTSD, along with many others. Through warmth, understanding, acceptance, and a deep respect for individuality, Michelle’s practice distinguishes itself by helping clients develop stronger coping mechanisms and move forward in their lives.

Pamela Markham views therapy as a proactive and empowering tool that enables individuals to cultivate a more fulfilling and productive life. She believes that therapy should be understood not as an indication of mental illness but as a vital aspect of mental health. Through her approach, she helps clients gain insights into themselves and their relationships, fostering positive changes while addressing concerns like addiction or self-defeating behaviors that hinder their desired life paths. Pamela approaches therapy as a partnership between therapist and client, emphasizing the client’s active involvement in their growth and healing. With over 20 years of experience as a licensed social worker and clinical psychologist, her clinical training is rooted in psychodynamic methods with a strong focus on client-centered work. She employs a diverse array of psychological models, and as a certified chemical addiction professional (LCAP), she specializes in addiction recovery utilizing a 12-step framework. Her background is not limited to therapy; she has also worked in education, previously holding a teaching license in New York and collaborating closely with both parents and their children.

Katherine Mazza is a licensed psychotherapist in New York and Florida, specializing in Couples Counseling. As a trained Gottman Method Couples Therapist, she assists individuals and couples facing challenges such as disconnection, lack of desire and intimacy, negative communication patterns, infidelity, and various traumas. When resentment or complacency threatens a relationship, Katherine has the expertise to guide couples towards reconnection and healing. With over 12 years of experience in private practice and several mental health facilities, she effectively helps couples identify their relationship needs and move purposefully towards their goals. Katherine also provides individual therapy addressing a wide range of issues including anxiety, depression, family conflict, and more. Her background in mindfulness-based practices and emotionally focused therapy allows her to foster a safe and nurturing environment for clients to explore their feelings and work through difficulties. Katherine is dedicated to helping her clients eliminate struggle and find peace and fulfillment in their lives.

For those who feel trapped in a life story that doesn't reflect their dreams, Erin Mcnamee offers a path to healing and renewal. Many individuals hope to have fulfilling relationships, joyful families, and personal success but instead find themselves burdened with pain and feelings of inadequacy. They've tried various means—alcohol, food, work, or other methods of control—yet these often lead to greater despair. Erin understands that something must shift, but the journey can seem daunting. With her guidance, however, clients will discover that a vibrant life filled with presence and confidence is not only possible, but close at hand. In the safe space of the therapy room, there will be no avoidance of difficult emotions or past traumas; instead, together, they will confront these challenges directly to uncover the root of their struggles. Through an integrative approach that includes techniques such as Internal Family Systems (IFS), EMDR, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Erin equips her clients with new coping skills for a healthier future. The life that clients envision is waiting to be claimed—it's time to embark on that journey together.

Nohemi Medrano, LMHC, is a compassionate therapist dedicated to supporting teens and adults navigating life's complexities. With a profound understanding of trauma and PTSD, anxiety, and life transitions, she provides a safe space for individuals to explore their emotions and foster healing. Nohemi is particularly skilled in addressing issues related to domestic violence, grief, LGBTQ+ experiences, and family conflict, offering culturally sensitive therapy tailored to the unique challenges faced by first-generation Latinx individuals. Using evidence-based modalities such as EMDR, the Gottman Method, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), she effectively aids clients through various formats, including individual, couples, and family therapy. Nohemi's commitment to understanding her clients from a holistic perspective allows her to create impactful therapeutic relationships that empower individuals to navigate their journeys toward wellness.

Dr. Michael Cristiano is a dedicated psychologist with a depth of understanding and a warm, empowering approach. With decades of experience in clinical psychology, Dr. Cristiano employs both cognitive and behavioral methods to enhance the lives of teens, adults, and elders facing various challenges. He understands that the science of psychology is essential in discerning human nature, and he applies effective therapies to alleviate emotional distress and improve overall functioning. Specializing in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Solution-Focused Therapy (SFBT), he offers targeted and brief interventions that yield significant and lasting benefits.<br /> <br /> Dr. Cristiano's expertise encompasses a wide range of issues including mood disorders, trauma, PTSD, anger management, bereavement, and relationship concerns. He is passionate about helping those facing anxiety, stress management, issues of life meaning and purpose, sexual issues, and LGBTQ matters. His practice is underpinned by a culturally sensitive approach, integrating techniques from various modalities such as emotional, relational, and person-centered therapies to create a safe and supportive environment for his clients. <br /> <br /> Driven by a lifelong commitment to personal and professional growth, Dr. Cristiano's mission is to facilitate healing and personal development in individuals and families, making him an invaluable resource in the pursuit of emotional well-being.

Amy Milin is a dedicated Clinical Social Worker and Therapist with a passion for helping teens and adults navigate their emotional journeys. For individuals feeling depressed or anxious, struggling with personal or professional relationships, or experiencing a sense of being stuck, Amy fosters a safe and supportive environment where healing and transformation can thrive. Her approach is diverse and flexible, utilizing various therapeutic styles, including Experiential Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Family Systems, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, among others. Each client's experience is honored, and Amy tailors her methods to align with their unique goals for personal growth. Acknowledging the daunting nature of therapy for some, her warm and genuine demeanor is instrumental in putting clients at ease, allowing them to explore their paths toward mental wellness. With a commitment to providing the necessary tools for lasting change, Amy is dedicated to guiding individuals and families on their journeys toward fulfillment and joy.

Ananda Nelson, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, is dedicated to guiding individuals who feel lost, hopeless, or burdened by subconscious patterns that create stress and sadness. Clients seeking her support are often well-functioning individuals who are ready to embark on a journey of healing, awakening, and transformation. Ananda's clients strive to experience ease, joy, love, and fulfillment, tapping into their personal power and most authentic selves. They are motivated to live lives imbued with purpose and meaning while letting go of limiting beliefs and unhealthy patterns. Specializing in unique forms of Psycho-Spiritual Counseling and Integrative & Holistic Mental Health, Ananda employs transformative modalities such as Neuro Emotional Technique (NET), Contact Reflex Analysis (CRA), Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT Tapping), as well as Meditation and Mindfulness practices, alongside energy work. With a compassionate and gentle approach, Ananda serves as a dedicated guide, helping clients rediscover their truth. Each being possesses the inherent ability to transform their life, and with Ananda’s support, they can take that pivotal first step toward living fully.

Dr. Anna Owens understands that transitions can bring about significant changes in an individual's life, often leading to heightened anxiety, stress, and fear. As a skilled Counselor, she utilizes a solution-focused approach that aims to foster goal-oriented sessions, helping clients achieve the results they desire. Dr. Owens collaborates with clients to explore and address various aspects of their lives, facilitating small adjustments that can lead to a more fulfilling daily existence. Through her compassionate counseling, individuals can share their stories within a safe, confidential, and healing environment. Her personal practice and research interests encompass life transitions, anxiety relief, living with depression, the academic needs of secondary and post-secondary students, adolescent self-harm, and social and emotional learning interventions both at home and in school. With advanced knowledge in exceptional student education, including gifted placement, IEPs, 504 accommodations, and Response to Intervention (RtI), Dr. Owens has spent years as a Certified School Counselor in Palm Beach and a mental health provider. She has successfully supported thousands of students, parents, teachers, and educational stakeholders, enabling her to guide clients toward achieving a balanced life across home, work, and school.

Abbe Polsyn is a licensed clinical psychologist with more than 20 years of experience specializing in psychotherapy for adults, including elders aged 65 and above. Recognizing that psychotherapy is a collaborative journey, Abbe emphasizes curiosity, self-exploration, attunement, and mutual regard in the therapeutic process. Understanding the importance of a good fit, Abbe begins with a conversation to allow prospective clients to express their needs while addressing any questions about therapy and her approach. She offers individual, family, and couples' psychotherapy, focusing on various challenges, including relationship issues, life transitions, and self-esteem concerns. Abbe believes in the potential benefits of psychotherapy for everyone, treating each individual as unique. Her holistic approach prioritizes the care of the mind, body, and spirit, guiding clients compassionately through challenges to facilitate personal growth. By addressing everyday stressors alongside deeper emotional struggles, Abbe fosters a supportive environment where meaningful progress can thrive.