Qualifications:

• Years in Practice: 45 Years
• School: Kripalu Lennnox, Massachusetts
• Degree: University of Miami, Ph.D.
• Degree:  University of Florida, BS in Occupational Therapy
• Certified Positive Psychologist, Kripalu, Lennox, Massachusetts
• Trainer, Educator, and Practitioner of Psychdrama, Sociometry, and Group Psychotherapy (TEP)
• State of Florida license:  MFT273

Background:

I have 45 years of experience in mental health, in many different roles, such as: Occupational Therapist, Art Therapist, Assistant Dean of Women, Marriage & Family Therapist, and Counseling Psychologist. My broad range of experience allows me to have a wide perspective about life and an understanding that there are many paths to change.
I have maintained a private practice since 1973 and have acted as a consultant and staff trainer at the University of Miami, Florida International University, Miami Dade Junior College, and Patient Returning Veterans.

In 1997 I developed and implemented action a psychodrama program for adult females with a history of childhood sexual abuse and in 2003 established the South Florida Center for Psychodrama Action Training & Group Works which continues to this day.

Incoming President of the American Society for Group Psychotherapy and Psychodrama (2018-2021).

Associate Practitioners:

Diana Jimenez-Espineira, LMFT
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist 
(305) 788-3482 
Specializing in:

• Counseling for Couples
• Family Systems
• Trauma/PTSD

Samira Kaskel, SSP
Licensed School Psychologist 
(305) 803-8627 sskaskel@gmail.com
Specializing in:

• Conducting psycho-educational evaluations, accommodations for college entrance examination and college coursework, gifted assessment
• Psychotherapy with children, adolescents, and young adults to address social, emotional, or behavior issues.

My work today weaves in Positive Psychology and neuroscience, providing a strengths-based perspective that encourages you to flourish and supports you to be your best possible self. I specialize in mood disorders, relationship issues and life transitions. My focus is practical, positive, and oriented towards giving you the tools necessary to navigate your life in a fuller, happier, and more meaningful way.

Mental Health:

• Everyday people issues
• Mood disorders
• Life transitions and change
• Personality disorders
• Thinking disorders
• Couples, families, and group

Issues:

• Addiction
• Alcohol Abuse
• Behavioral Issues
• Bipolar Disorder
• Chronic Pain
• Codependency
• Coping Skills
• Depression
• Divorce
• Drug Abuse
• Family Conflict
• Grief
• Infertility
• Infidelity
• Internet Addiction
• Marital and Premarital
• Men's Issues
• Narcissistic Personality
• Parenting
• Peer Relationships
• Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
• Self Esteem
• Sex Therapy
• Sexual Addiction
• Spirituality
• Substance Abuse
• Trauma and PTSD
• Weight Loss
• Well being and Strengths based therapy
• Women's Issues

Age Groups:

• Adults
• Elders (65+) 

Approach:

My approach is multi-modal, experiential and practical. I believe in giving clients the skills and tools so they can be independent in their own lives.

I believe that we all have the potential to reach our goals through the power of co-creation and positive relationships. We create our realities and at every moment we have a choice of how to live our lives.

You're invited to come into my space. You will find a quiet, comforting ambience, a welcoming and compassionate presence as well as a skillful and reliable professional–Dr. Nancy. I will hear and witness what you bring my way with truth and honesty. As well, I will work my best to offer practical and useful action choices and practice to take as tools with you on your way.

Treatment Orientation:

• Board certified in Group Psychotherapy
• Coaching
• Eclectic
• Emotionally Focused
• Existential
• Expressive Arts
• Family / Marital
• Family Systems
• Forensic Psychology
• Humanistic
• Interpersonal
• Intervention
• Positive psychology; strengths based
• Psychodynamic
• Relational
• Transpersonal
• Trauma Focused

Modality:

• Individuals
• Couples
• Family

Avg. Cost (per session):

$150–$250

Accepted Payment Methods:

Cash, Check, and Venmo.

Insurance Networks:

I work as an Out of Network provider.

Address:

8525 SW 92nd St., Suite A3, Miami, FL 33156