Psychoanalytic Therapists in Miami, FL

One or more of these issues may be affecting you: Depression, Stress and Anxiety, Love and Intimacy, Sexual Dysfunctions, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Low Self Esteem/Lack of Self Confidence, Low Self Image, Relationship Concerns, Guilt, Loneliness. I offer you a confidential and safe place to explore and process what is emotionally affecting you. Let's Talk! I can Help!

I specialize in Rumination-Focused ERP for OCD. This approach to ERP focuses on treating compulsive rumination, and provides a highly systematic yet gentler approach to exposure therapy. RF-ERP can be helpful to patients who have not made significant progress in other types of treatment, including individuals with Pure O or Sensorimotor OCD.

Hello! My name is Jessica Bonaventura. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over 7 years of clinical experience providing therapy for various individuals with addiction, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and borderline personality disorder, among many other mental health diagnoses. I enjoy using a mixture of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, solution-focused therapy, person-centered therapy, DBT, and a psychoanalytic approach to help clients understand how their past has affected their present. I believe in encouraging my clients to apply their creativity in a less directive-based therapeutic approach.

People come to me for help with a range of difficulties: Some have problems with relationships, work or school; others are reacting to stress or going through a difficult period in their lives. Many are troubled by anxiety, depression or other unhappy feelings, or feel blocked from being effective and comfortable at work or at home. Often they have tried treatment before, without success. I collaborate with each person to evaluate his or her needs carefully, and tailor therapy to that individual. For some people brief therapy is best, for others it takes longer.

Renata Teixeira Da Silva is a multicultural psychotherapist, able to assist patients in four languages English/Portuguese/French/Spanish, working with children, adolescents and adults with proven results. She has psychoanalytic trainings in several countries and have worked with the Miami-Dade schools, providing mental health treatment to students and their families. Renata also helped individuals presenting addictions, psychotic disorders, depression and anxiety, through the development of their higher self-esteem and impulse control.

I am a Clinical Psychologist and have experience working with adults, adolescents, groups, couples, and families. I completed internship and post doctoral training in Health Psychology at The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. I completed an additional postdoc in psychodynamic/psychoanalytic insight oriented psychotherapy and am a Board member wit the Southeast Florida Association for Psychoanalytic Psychology (SEFAPP). I have experience with a broad range of mental health difficulties and have specialized in multiple treatment approaches in order to provide optimal treatment and care.

I was born in Buenos Aires,the capital city of psychoanalysis. My fascination with it led me to a group that followed the teachings of French psychoanayst Jaques Lacan. I am a member of WAP (World Association of Psychoanalisis).

I help professional men who feel depressed and anxious because they have experienced trauma. Men who are having relationship difficulties and feel uncertain about what they want in their lives. Who struggle with their sexuality and do not know where they fit in? Their lives are not working because they feel stuck and unable to attain their life goals. By exploring in-depth the function of their depression and anxiety we can understand the underline issues and challenge those cognitive distortions. So, the change not only happens cognitively but also with bodily awareness.

Do you find yourself constantly anxious? Are you tired of feeling fearful over things that you cannot control? Is this affecting your life, career, and relationships? Have you tried everything you could think of on your own and still feel anxious or depressed? If so, I would be honored to help you overcome this.

Derived from the two ancient Greek words psyche (“spirit” or “soul”) and therapeia (“healing”), psychotherapy is literally defined as “healing of the soul.” Trauma, loss, and other difficult experiences can cause us to lose touch with our innermost selves, leading to suffering, feelings of isolation and disconnection. Depression, anxiety, loneliness, relationship problems, and lack of purpose often result from difficulty knowing and understanding ourselves. My process of psychotherapy is aimed at helping you reconnect with the most authentic aspects of yourself that have become lost over time.

Over the past century, the landscape of psychoanalysis has undergone profound transformations. Since the era of Freud, the field has embraced innovation, birthing a myriad of analytic approaches that refine and expand upon classical psychoanalytic principles. Among these, modern psychoanalysis stands out as a pivotal evolution, offering a gentler, more adaptable approach to understanding and treating the complexities of the human psyche.

I am a clinical psychologist and psychoanalyst, I studied at the Central University of Venezuela, my postgraduate studies at the Centro de Salud Mental del Este el Peñon and psychoanalytic training at the Venezuelan Association of Psychoanalysis (ASOVEP). I am an active member of the IPA (International Psychoanalytical Association) and the APA (American Psychoanalytical Association). My clinical practice dates back to my second year of graduate school. I work with children, adolescents and adults.

My diverse education and training in Mental Health Counseling & Marriage and Family Therapy allows me to treat a wide variety of mental health issues and life crisis. I specialize in treating clients suffering from emotional abuse, domestic violence, trauma, and PTSD as well as depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, and co-dependency. I believe that each one of us is capable to achieve our greatest self, and the only person you should try to be better than, is the person you were yesterday.

Are you feeling sad, depressed, overwhelmed or anxious? Are you aware of the voice that is telling you that nothing you do is good enough? Are you ready to let go of all that negative self talk? I provide my clients with the latest methods to facilitate a meaningful life. Together we will use methods to understand and remove obstacles and limiting beliefs that prevent you from living your life to your full potential. Are you ready for relief? Call me today for a free consultation.

Do you feel you have it all/have enough, but do not feel satisfied, content, happy, or at peace? Do you want to find meaning and purpose in your life? Do you want to examine the root causes of your emotional suffering instead of putting a bandaid on your symptoms? If so, I invite you to schedule a 20-minute consultation with me to begin exploring your transformation. I can help you to learn to trust yourself, discern what you have and don't have control/responsibility over, and find your center/ true north, which you can utilize to make decisions more effectively and flow through life's ups and downs with more ease.

I work with adults, groups, adolescents, couples and families. In addition I consult with organizations on conflict-management, strategic planning and trauma concerns. I have a doctorate in psychology from Columbia University, as well as post-doctoral certificates in Psychotherapy and Psychoanalysis, Group Psychotherapy, and the Supervision of the Psychoanalytic Process from the Postgraduate Center for Mental Health. I am the former President of the American Group Psychotherapy Association and a member of the American Psychological Association. I am a licensed psychologist in New York, New Jersey, and Florida. I am Certified by the American Board of Professional Psychology

How do you choose a therapist? Most people agree that more important than anything else is the rapport and relationship you develop. I offer a free phone consultation so we can discuss your individual needs and you can get a feel for how your sessions will be. You can make the changes that will positively affect your life. We will focus on your strengths and support you through these changes.

I help patients live freer, more fulfilling lives and believe in the work I do to get patients there. I have a Bachelor's in Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania, a Master's in Social Work from New York University and a Certificate in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy from the Contemporary Freudian Society. Prior to moving back home to Miami, I practiced in New York City for several years.

Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in Florida (MH15337) and Connecticut (LPC6847). An experienced professional with extensive background in the areas of psychology, psychoanalysis and education. Bachelor and Master in Psychology from the National University of Rosario, Argentina. Master in Mental Health & Clinical Psychoanalysis, Instituto de Neurociencias y Salud Mental de Barcelona & Leon University, Spain. Psychoanalyst certified and member of the National Association for the Advancement of Psychoanalysis (NAAP, NY). Licensed in Psychology, Mat. 2296, Colegio de Psicólogos de Santa Fe, Argentina.