Trauma Therapists in South Miami, FL

South Miami, Fl

Monte Nido offers four in-person locations in Florida: two Adolescent Residential programs, one Adult Residential program, and one Day Treatment program serving both adolescents and adults. We also provide virtual IOP/PHP programming, available to individuals as young as age 10 across the state. Our three levels of care—Residential, Day Treatment, and Virtual IOP/PHP—are designed to support individuals on their eating disorder recovery journey. Using an outcome-backed approach, our programs focus on helping clients rebuild a healthy relationship with food and their bodies. Clients participate in both individual and group therapy while receiving expert clinical, medical, psychiatric, and nutritional care. In a judgment-free, supportive environment, we provide the tools and insight needed to understand the eating disorder and build the skills necessary for lasting recovery. Our compassionate and experienced Florida team is committed to guiding each client toward healing, self-acceptance, and long-term well-being. More

South Miami, Fl

Eccentric Therapy is a boutique private practice in South Miami founded by Dr. Coral Seco, a licensed mental health counselor with a mission to guide clients through self-discovery and healing. With deep roots in the Caribbean and Miami, Coral creates a compassionate space where healing meets individuality, helping individuals process grief, move beyond stuck places, and embrace authentic growth. With over 15 years of experience, Coral combines formal training—including EMDR certification and advanced work in Brainspotting—with heartfelt empathy to support trauma recovery and deep emotional transformation. Her integrative, holistic approach helps clients flourish mentally, physically, and spiritually. Services and Programs Individual therapy and life coaching Family therapy EMDR (certified provider) Brainspotting (Phase 2 completed; certification in progress) Concierge-style care (personalized and flexible) Ketamine-assisted therapy (coming soon) More

South Miami, FL

Caitlyn is a compassionate therapist who works with children, adolescents, and adults. She is passionate about helping clients navigate life's challenges and especially enjoys working with teens and young adults, supporting them as they navigate the unique challenges, growth, and transitions of these important developmental stages. Caitlyn works collaboratively with clients, helping them identify patterns, develop coping strategies, and uncover their strengths, with a goal to empower her clients to gain insight, build resilience, and make meaningful changes that enhance their overall well-being. More

South Miami, FL

Naomi-Care Counseling is a solo mental health practice founded by Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Naomi S. Rosenkranz, who brings specialized expertise in perinatal mental health and advanced training in Gottman Couples Counseling. The practice is dedicated to supporting individuals, couples, and families through life's most challenging transitions, with a particular focus on maternal mental health, pregnancy and infant loss, and relationship wellness. Operating throughout Florida via telehealth services, Naomi-Care Counseling offers personalized care with free consultations to ensure the right therapeutic fit for each client's unique needs. More

South Miami, FL

Christina Marie Nunez, LCSW is a therapist who shows up with authenticity, empathy, and a healthy dose of humor. Her style is warm, real, and collaborative — helping clients feel safe while doing meaningful work — and she always tailors treatment to the person, not the diagnosis. She has worked across private practice, intensive outpatient, managed care, and federal healthcare settings, including several years with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, where she provided psychotherapy and psychosocial rehabilitation to veterans with complex behavioral health needs. These experiences shape a therapeutic style that is grounded, human, and rooted in the belief that resilience grows when we feel supported, understood, and free to be ourselves. More

South Miami, FL

Melissa (Missy) Longman has extensive experience working with individuals, couples, teens, and the elderly. She utilizes a supportive, person-centered approach to help clients strengthen their coping skills and live optimally, and believes that trust and safety are the cornerstones of a successful therapeutic relationship. Missy is trained in trauma-informed EMDR therapy, which has been extensively researched and proven to be helpful in the treatment of PTSD, anxiety, OCD, depression, and other distressing mental health concerns. More

South Miami, FL

Sasha Dimitrjevitch is particularly passionate about supporting couples, new parents, and families navigating life transitions. As a wife and mother of three, she brings both professional expertise and personal insight to her work with parents. She is also a Department of Children and Families (DCF) Approved Provider for the Florida Education and Family Stabilization Course, a fully online, court-mandated course designed to support divorcing parents and educate them on the impact of divorce on children. More

South Miami, FL

Kristina Encalada is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with advanced graduate training and extensive clinical experience in the treatment of complex mental health conditions. Kristina understands that no two people are the same, and care is grounded in truly listening, taking the time to understand each person's story, and creating personalized treatment plans that feel collaborative, respectful, and empowering. Clinical expertise includes evidence-based medication management and advanced psychiatric treatments such as ketamine therapy, long-acting injectable medications, Medication-Assisted Treatment, and Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation. More

South Miami, FL

Jackie Patton is passionate about helping her clients understand their strengths and discover new tools to navigate their challenges. She previously served as a research assistant at Sheppard Pratt — the largest private psychiatric hospital in the U.S. — where she led support groups for patients on the eating disorder unit and assisted in the publication of treatment-related research. She uses techniques like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify negative patterns and reframe unhelpful narratives, and her clinical work is rooted in her research background as she strives to provide evidence-based care. More

South Miami, FL

Rachel Richard is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Reiki Practitioner originally from New Jersey who relocated to Miami in 2008. Her career has spanned a diverse population, including pre-teens, incarcerated juveniles, behavioral management residential programs, couples, severely mentally ill clients in psychiatric units, and incarcerated adults in the Dade County system. Rachel is a veteran of creating safe space for her clients to work towards their goals, fostering a supportive and trusting environment where a patient can communicate their feelings wholeheartedly. Her work is grounded in the belief that "being in alignment with your true authentic self is key to creating a peaceful life," and during sessions clients are encouraged to be completely honest with what they feel, deeply value, and desire — practices that guide them to becoming their best self and creating a harmonious life. More

South Miami, FL

Dr. Carina L. Massa is a bilingual Licensed Psychologist specializing in the treatment of psychological disorders in children, adolescents, and adults, including mood disorders (anxiety and depression), behavioral problems, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorders, personality disorders, and developmental delays. Dr. Massa provides both individual and family based therapy to promote growth in the areas of emotional regulation, self-esteem, and relationships. She is skilled in supporting patients as they process issues related to trauma and family conflict and acquire positive coping methods. Dr. Massa has had extensive experience providing psychotherapeutic services to children and families of diverse cultural backgrounds in Miami, Florida. She utilizes an integrative approach in her treatment in order to address the individual needs of each patient and family. Dr. Massa graduated with a doctorate from Nova Southeastern University's Clinical Psychology program. She completed her predoctoral internship and postdoctoral fellowship at the Institute for Child and Family Health in Miami, Florida, a community health center. This setting provided training in the cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), child-centered play therapy, psychodynamic therapy and interpersonal therapy. During these two years, Dr. Massa conducted comprehensive psychological evaluations to pre-school through high school-aged students. She also provided individual psychotherapy to children and adolescents and conducted group therapy sessions following an evidence-based model for at-risk boys and their families. Prior to entering private practice, Dr. Massa continued her work at the Institute for Child and Family Health as an Outpatient Coordinator and a Clinical Supervisor. Dr. Massa currently works out of the South Miami office. More

South Miami, FL

Julia Martinez, M.S., LMHC, is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and earned her Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Florida International University. She completed her training at Pediatric Psychology Associates, where she co-facilitated social skills groups, consulted in a headache clinic alongside neurology providers, and provided CBT for anxiety and chronic pain. She later served as a Clinical Assessment Therapist at Kristi House, offering trauma-focused evaluations and evidence-based therapy for children and adolescents with abuse and complex trauma histories. Julia is a certified Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapist. Ms. Martinez also provides services at the Nicklaus Children's Pediatric Specialists (NCPS) multispecialty medical group practice. Ms. Martinez specializes in working with teens and young adults with anxiety, trauma, depression, and social-emotional challenges. She also works with individuals with autism and developmental disorders. Part of her practice is providing sexual education and support to teens and young adults. She offers individual therapy in-person at the South Miami office and via telehealth. More