MEET OUR TEAM
We believe in YOU and your capacity to create a better life.
Are you just plain tired of worrying and worrying about worrying?
You’re overwhelmed by thoughts and emotions and are ready for help.
You’re tired of feeling disconnected from the ones you love.
You want to create a better life but aren’t sure you can do it on your own.
Even though things may feel a bit hopeless right now, it’s important to recognize you’re not in this alone.
We’re here to help you.
Creating a meaningful life—one where you’re able to feel calm, connected, and confident—is not natural or easy for everyone. Like many others, you’ve probably already tried different strategies to get a handle on things but find yourself repeating the same patterns despite desperately wanting to change.
Rest assured that with willingness, a good therapeutic relationship, and the right strategies, it Is possible!
Everyone can change and create a life they’re excited about living!
Licensed Psychologist
Founder & Clinical Supervisor
DBT-LBC, Certified Clinician
Qualified Supervisor
DR. MARIBEL GONZALEZ
“Some people find their calling. Mine found me at 17, in my first Psychology class and I never looked back”
The opportunity to help others- especially those who are in deep emotional pain- was something Maribel could not pass on. Since then, she’s dedicated her life to helping teens, young adults, and families modify their mindset, change their behavior, and manage their emotions so they can create a life that's meaningful and purposeful one where they can achieve their goals and build healthy, lasting relationships.
Working with teens and their families is her passion, mainly because teens so often feel misunderstood, disconnected, and unseen during a time in their lives that’s so critical for healthy social and emotional development.
Her personal experience as a mother of three boys, combined with her twenty years of clinical work, has shown her the profound impact that effective, skillful support can have. That journey led her to neurofeedback: a powerful, non-invasive approach that works directly with the brain to help regulate mood, attention, and emotional responses. For many teens and families, it has been a game-changer when traditional therapy alone wasn't enough.
Maribel consistently sees remarkable change happen in both teens and their families when the right tools are in place.
If you're a parent feeling overwhelmed by what your teen is going through or if you're a teen or young adult who is struggling and not sure where to turn, we're glad you're here.
Things can start to get better, and you don't have to figure it out alone.
Clinical Psychology Doctoral Intern
Board Certified Behavior Analyst, BCBA
MA, Child & Adolescent Psychological Development
Claudia Cedeno Nadal
Claudia is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and a 5th-year Clinical Psychology doctoral candidate completing her doctorate in August 2026.
Her educational background reflects her passion for understanding human behavior from multiple perspectives. She holds four master’s degrees: General Psychology, Child and Adolescent Psychological Development, Applied Behavior Analysis with an emphasis in Autism, and Language & Hearing Disorders.
For the past decade, she has worked closely with youth and their families across clinical, behavioral, and developmental settings. Claudia’s areas of expertise include autism treatment and evaluations, behavioral assessments, parent training, emotional regulation, ADHD, and evidence-based behavioral intervention.
Claudia believe that real transformation happens when individuals and families are given the right tools, support, and understanding to navigate life’s challenges with confidence. Her approach combines evidence-based care with compassion, collaboration, and a commitment to helping people feel seen, empowered, and capable of growth.
Whether you are seeking support for yourself or your child, Claudia’s goal is to help you better understand behaviors, strengthen emotional regulation, improve relationships, and create a life that feels purposeful and fulfilling.
Administrative Assistant
Neurofeedback Technician
Michelle Prestigiacomo
Michelle earned her Bachelor’s degree in Human and Social Development
from the University of Miami in 2022 and is currently pursuing her
Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Florida
International University. As the administrative assistant and
neurofeedback technician at our practice, she is passionate about
supporting clients through their wellness journey by creating a
welcoming, comfortable, and safe environment.
Michelle’s lifelong fascination with the brain and human behavior was
sparked at a young age due to her father's career as a neurosurgeon.
This interest naturally led her to the field of mental health and
neurofeedback, where she enjoys combining science, technology, and
compassionate care to help individuals better understand and optimize
their brain functioning.
Michelle believes that people are capable of meaningful growth and
change at every stage of life. She strives to help clients feel
supported, understood, and hopeful, with the belief that healing is
possible and things can get better with time, support, and the right
tools
Chief Comfort Officer
Mika
Mika is our in-house emotional support dog and one of our most beloved team members. She has a natural gift for sensing when someone needs a little extra comfort and she's always happy to provide it.
One of her favorite things is greeting patients the moment they walk through the door, tail wagging and ready to make them feel welcome. If you need a cuddle on the couch, Mika will be the first to curl up right beside you.
Whether it's a gentle nudge or simply sitting close by, she has a way of making everyone feel a little more at ease from the very first moment.
Fair warning, you may leave your session feeling better than expected, and it might be because of Mika.
Why work with us:
We care deeply about the families we support and believe collaboration is the key to a successful therapeutic relationship.
During our journey together, we'll set goals for treatment which consider changing thinking and behavior patterns that are now getting in the way of having healthy relationships and accomplishing goals.
We'll stand by your side and guide you and your family as you overcome life's hurdles, providing the tools that will help manage intense emotions and nagging thoughts. At times, when things don't work out exactly as planned, we will be there for support and will help you get back on track so you can begin moving forward again.
Imagine creating a life you're you and your family:
Have peace of mind.
Feel connected to each other and others.
Are able to manage your emotions in healthy ways.
Experience personal confidence.
When this happens, we've both done our job and even though you may no longer need therapy with us and we’ll miss you, we’ll also feel satisfied and excited for you, knowing that you’re now empowered to tackle life’s challenges and chapters yet to come.