Maria de la Alhambra Perez-Fernandez

I am board certified in the mental health and counseling field: Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor and a National Certified Counselor, EMDRIA Approved EMDR Therapist with 27 years of experience in the areas of aging, ADHD, physical and mental illness, grief, anxiety, depression, somatic preoccupation, career, weight loss, work-life balance, holistic wellness, Reiki, and coaching. She speaks English and Spanish. My specialties are but not limited: Coaching Relational Issues ADHD EAP Bereavement and grief Master Reiki: Energy healing therapy Anxiety and panic disorders LGBTQIA+ Women’s mental and physical health during perimenopause, menopause and post-menopause. Domestic abuse and violence Trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) EMDR Therapy Diverse on multiculturalism and Speak also Spanish Providing Telehealth (virtual counseling) in eight States: FL, MA, NY, CT, NJ, SD, NM and TX.

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a talking therapy that helps people change their thoughts and behaviors to manage problems. It's often used to treat depression and anxiety, but it can also help with other mental and physical health issues. CBT is based on the idea that thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are closely linked. During sessions, you work with a therapist to explore your thoughts and feelings, and agree on activities to do between sessions. CBT can be short-term, lasting 5 to 20 sessions. CBT can help you recognize unhelpful thought patterns and break down problems in a different way. CBT can help you learn to cope with and manage problems in your life.

EMDR

EMDR is a powerful, evidence-based approach that goes beyond surface-level healing to address the root of trauma and emotional distress. If you're looking to truly transform your life, EMDR offers a way to help them process and release what’s been holding them back, allowing for deep and lasting change. Imagine guiding you through a process that not only alleviates their symptoms but helps them reclaim your life. With EMDR, you’re not just managing trauma; you’re facilitating real, meaningful recovery.

I will always send you a reminder text the day before you have the appointment and you will have to confirm your attendance; otherwise the appointment will be cancel. That's important for me in order to plan my schedule for the next working day. PLEASE NOTE THAT I DON'T DO COURT RELATED ACTIVITIES SUCH AS A WITNESS EXPERT ROLE OR CUSTODY BATTLES. For clients that need to fill out the behavioral or mental health part of FMLA/SHORT OR LONG TERM DISABILITY DOCUMENTATION there's a fee of $150.00 that is not cover by your medical insurance. Payments accepted are credit cards, Cash app or Venmo. You will submit the payment first and then I will proceed to do the documentation. If you decided to pay for that service you will sign a release of information for the agency release your information including for your primary care physician or specialist that will need my information. However, keep in mind that for those cases the first point of contact will be your primary care physician because is the person that knows you more in-depth.

For clients that inquire about fill out documents for Emotional Support Animal (ESA) letter, there's an annual fee of $150.00 (membership) that will cover you for a whole year only. After that year is considered expire. This service is not cover through your medical insurance and is a membership based that will be renewal if you don't cancel before 5 days of the expiration date.