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Inessa Freylekhman

Inessa Freylekhman

Miami Beach, FL
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Inessa Freylekhman is a dedicated Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) who brings warmth and insight to her practice, enriching the lives of those she serves. With expertise in addressing Anxiety, Relationship Issues, and Self-Esteem, Inessa is adept at supporting individuals through various life stages, including preteens, children aged 6 to 10, teens, and adults. Her therapeutic approach is as diverse as her clientele, utilizing techniques from Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), Somatic therapy, Positive Psychology, and Trauma-Focused methods, among others. Emphasizing a holistic perspective, she integrates various modalities, such as Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) and Family Systems therapy, to customize her treatment to each client's unique journey. Inessa strongly believes in the power of empathy, collaboration, and personal growth within the therapeutic process, ensuring that her clients feel supported and understood every step of the way.
Specialties
Anxiety Relationship Stress
Leyla Gomez

Leyla Gomez

Miami Beach, FL
Leyla Gomez brings over thirty years of dedicated experience to her practice, assisting individuals, couples, and families on their journey towards a healthier emotional life. Her primary focus includes enhancing communication skills, alleviating anxiety and depressive symptoms, and navigating the complexities of mental health disorders. As a Florida Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with certifications in New York and New Jersey, Leyla is well-equipped to support her clients. Additionally, she holds a certification from The National Academy of Certified Social Workers (ACSW). A proud graduate of Fordham University in New York City in 1987, she has been practicing in Florida since 1993. Leyla is culturally sensitive and fully bilingual in both English and Spanish, making her services accessible to a diverse clientele. Miami's dynamic and transient population often faces unique challenges related to adjustment and acculturation, and Leyla is committed to helping her patients navigate these complexities with compassion and expertise.
Ana Gouvea

Ana Gouvea

Miami Beach, FL
Counselor, LMHC
Ana Gouvea is a highly qualified Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with a Ph.D. in Linguistics. She possesses certifications in Trauma treatment and Mindfulness for stress and anxiety management, specifically through Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), targeting both children and teens. Ana has extensive experience in addressing issues such as trauma, PTSD, anxiety, panic attacks, depression, domestic violence, grief, abuse, ADHD, anger issues, self-esteem, and stress management. Her practice emphasizes culturally-sensitive counseling techniques, ensuring that services are accessible in various languages for individuals, couples, and families. Ana is dedicated to promoting self-growth, balance, empowerment, quality of life, and overall well-being in her clients. Bringing a rich background as a linguist, professor, and researcher, she has developed a notable research program studying language development in bilingual toddlers during her time at FIU, supported by funding from the NICHD. In her therapeutic practice, Ana focuses on clients' strengths and effectively employs techniques like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma Focused CBT, MBSR, and Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MCBT) to guide clients towards improving their lives, achieving their goals, and enhancing their happiness. Additionally, she offers an array of workshops and support groups that cater to needs associated with grief, anxiety, mindfulness, and stress.
Specialties
ADHD Anxiety Depression Domestic Violence General Mental Health Grief Mindfulness PTSD/Trauma Panic Attacks
Vanina Kala Waizmann

Vanina Kala Waizmann

Miami Beach, FL
PHD, MS
Dr. Vanina Kala Waizmann is a compassionate and skilled therapist dedicated to guiding individuals, couples, and groups through their healing journeys. With a PhD and MS, her extensive knowledge and training span various therapeutic modalities, including Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), and Hypnotherapy, allowing her to adopt an eclectic and integrative approach to therapy. Dr. Kala Waizmann specializes in addressing complex challenges, including codependency, anxiety, and personality disorders, through techniques that are culturally sensitive and tailored to each unique individual. With a warm, person-centered approach, she provides a safe space for exploration, encouraging growth and self-discovery. Whether working with teens, adults, or elders, her aim is to empower clients to reclaim their narratives and foster healthier relationships with themselves and others, ultimately guiding them towards a more fulfilling life.
Specialties
Anxiety
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Muriel Medina

Muriel Medina

Miami Beach, FL
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Muriel Medina, LCSW, is a dedicated Clinical Social Worker and Therapist who specializes in supporting individuals, couples, and families facing challenges such as depression, anxiety, and ADHD. With a rich background in evidence-based practices, she offers therapy services that incorporate Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Interpersonal Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Muriel understands that many may feel emotionally stuck, navigating feelings of sadness, irritability, anger, financial loss, unresolved trauma, or the grief of losing a loved one. She is committed to reminding clients that they are not alone, and that there is hope for positive change. Her approach focuses on co-creating a personalized treatment plan, tailored to align with clients' unique perspectives and goals. With over nine years of experience in the field, Muriel thrives on empowering her clients to identify their personal issues and utilize effective therapeutic techniques to achieve their treatment objectives. As clients embark on this transformative journey, Muriel provides the guiding support necessary to navigate their emotional landscapes and build a brighter, more fulfilling future.
Specialties
ADHD Anxiety Depression Financial Stress Grief PTSD/Trauma Relationship Stress
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Dr. Sophia Brandstetter

Dr. Sophia Brandstetter

Miami Beach, FL
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Dr. Sophia Brandstetter is a licensed psychotherapist with extensive training in psychoanalysis, psychodynamic, and relational theory. In her practice, she guides teens, adults, and elders as they uncover early-life experiences, traumatic events, and the complexities of relationship dynamics that have influenced their life journeys. Dr. Brandstetter approaches these topics intellectually, facilitating emotional unraveling to help clients gain insight into their perspectives of the world and tackle present-day challenges. Understanding that the compulsion to repeat old behaviors is a common human experience, she fosters a collaborative journey that paves the way for shifting these patterns and forming new ones. Through self-discovery, clients can take curative steps that align with their true selves. Dr. Brandstetter offers a welcoming space where individuals can meet her wherever they are in their process of introspection and connection, ensuring there is no pressure and no set agenda. Clients have the complete freedom to show up as they are on any given day. For those interested in exploring Psychedelic Integration, including Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy, Dr. Brandstetter provides thoughtful guidance in this area as well.
Specialties
PTSD/Trauma Relationship Stress

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