About Clari

Over 15 years of experience in mental health, specializing in Marriage and Family Therapy; bilingual in Spanish. I tailor my therapeutic style to your needs; ensuring you are in the best receptive mind frame, to inspire change, and adopt and reinforce positive behaviors. My treatment approach includes various evidence-based practices such as Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Marital and Family Therapy, and Client-Centered Approach.

My counseling experiences include in-home counseling services; non-profit mental health organizations; case management for a mental health and substance abuse hospital; Telehealth therapy provider; member of an outreach panel under the guidance and supervision of the Department of Children and Families. Within these settings, I broadly worked with couples of different sexual orientations and religious backgrounds. I also facilitated group sessions focused on substance abuse, anger management, domestic violence, and parenting skills

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A Balanced Mind Brings A Balanced Life

Services

Individual Therapy

Let us start by getting to know You! My philosophy comes with the understanding that you are the most knowledgeable about yourself. Therefore, we will find the right path to provide support and guidance based on your needs. To help you thrive, we will discover and ignite your passion. By exploring different methods and techniques with you, we can encourage growth and personal fulfillment. Life happens in stages; our diverse approach assists you in recognizing, embracing, and excelling during constant life changes.

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Couples Therapy

Couples that address their struggles early on, can help strengthen the relationship prior to making a longer commitment such as marriage or domestic partnerships. Building the right foundation is key in achieving a loving, caring, happy and healthy relationship. Couples Therapy helps create the emotional environment needed for those qualities to grow. By promoting understanding of ones needs, we can ultimately achieve happiness in the intimate relationship

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Family Therapy

Creating a safe environment that encourages open communication and active listening, while providing compassionate support, is my commitment to you. Whether the challenges originate from an individual or familial concern, incorporating family members in the treatment often enhances the family bond. With participation in early family therapy, we can reinforce good traits and develop strategies to minimize actions that can result in negative consequences. A timely intervention addresses unhealthy patterns and reduces the chances of harmful behaviors that lead to long-term damage.Your family deserves love and happiness; by addressing the current unhealthy patterns now, you can continue to foster hope and understanding, no matter what challenges arise.

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Marriage Counseling

The easiest part was saying the “I Do’s”, now comes building a long-lasting marriage. I strive to provide you with the tools to build a long-lasting happy and fulfilling marriage. We focus on maintaining a healthy relationship by highlighting what works and channeling the energy for continuous positive actions. By understanding key behaviors, we establish common ground and refocus on goals that support greater intimacy. If you or your partner are contemplating separation or the opposite, seeking to enhance your bond and understanding; Marriage counseling would be a great resource to consider. Although marriage counseling focuses on the relationship, each partner has the responsibility to become self-aware and actively participate in improving the couple’s dynamics.

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Therapy Approaches

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
• Solution-Focused Brief Therapy

• Narrative Therapy
• Mindfulness

• Emotionally – Focused Therapy
• Positive Psychology

• Client-Centered Approach
• Family & Marital Therapy

I look forward to being part of your journey.

Office Policies

• If you are in crisis, please call 911, or proceed to your nearest emergency care.
• For crisis management call 211- for The Crisis Center of Tampa Bay.