Miriam Menendez

Miriam Menendez is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and certified Psychoanalyst with over 30 years of experience, including 20 years dedicated to her private practice. She skillfully treats and assesses patients across various age groups, including preteens, teens, and adults, who are struggling with issues such as ADHD, anxiety, depression, and addiction recovery. Miriam provides a safe, confidential environment, facilitating an open space for patients to express their emotions, thoughts, and past traumas. Her approach encourages exploration of the barriers that prevent individuals from achieving a happy, healthy mindset. With her additional certification as a family therapist, she effectively addresses the unique spectrum of challenges families face. Miriam possesses extensive expertise in assisting couples and families, and she stands out as one of the few therapists in Miami trained and certified in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, which employs an attachment-based approach to mend emotional bonds in distressed relationships. Before establishing her private practice, she served in prominent positions at Columbia-Presbyterian Hospital in New York City and the University of Miami's Behavioral Health Services. Currently, Miriam serves on the Board of Directors of the Attention Deficit Disorder Association and extends her commitment to the field by volunteering for various professional and public organizations.