Jorge

I am a therapist and professor of psychology located in Central Florida. My style as a therapist is a unique blend of structured and organic. From my years as a college professor, I tend to focus on skill development in therapy from approaches including Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Acceptance Commitment Therapy, and the Gottman Method. I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR), a structured method of working with trauma. Although I can be a structured practitioner, you’ll find me to be warm, compassionate, and easy to connect with, which I attribute to my years as a husband, father, and therapist

Education & Training

  • Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Rollins College

  • Master of Science in General Psychology from Nova Southeastern University

  • Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Behavior from Rollins College

  • Associate in Arts degree from Valencia College

  • Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the State of Florida

  • Board Certified by the National Board of Certified Counselors

Katia

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida and I provide counseling services virtually and in-office at our Avalon Park location. I work with children, adolescents, and adults and my style is focused on providing warmth, compassion, and a judgement-free space to explore thoughts, emotions, and experiences. As a first-generation Latina, I embrace a multicultural perspective in counseling and provide psychotherapy in English, Spanish, and Portuguese. I have experience working with clients experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety, and AD/HD. My areas of concentration include identity development, issues around self-esteem and self-concept, stress, and stress managment. An area of ongoing interest and research is enhancing wellbeing for neurodiverse children, adolescents, and adults, and working with families to improve outcomes for neurodivergent individuals.

Education & Training

  • Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Capella University

  • Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the State of Florida

  • Therapeutic approaches include:

    • Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT)

    • Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)

    • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

    • Prolonged Exposure (PE)

Mary

Mary's clinical focus spans anxiety, depression, childhood trauma, sexual trauma, parenting, relationship dynamics, LGBTQIA+ identity, acculturation, and life transitions. She firmly believes in the resilience and inherent strengths of every individual.  

Mary employs an integrative therapeutic approach, blending mindfulness-based, compassion-focused, multicultural, and trauma-informed theories. She is a trained Clinical Trauma Professional with specialized training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR), Mindfulness Stress Reduction Techniques, Internal Family Systems, Gottman Relationship Training, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. 

As a Latinx woman, she weaves her personal experiences and advocacy for diversity into her professional work. She serves as the Diversity Chair on the board of the Central Florida Association for Family and Marriage Therapy (CFAMFT) and works as a contract therapist for the Victim Service Center (VSC). There, she supports individuals who have experienced sexual trauma and leads specialized groups for Latinx women victims of abuse, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) groups, and childhood survivors of sexual assault. Mary is dedicated to honoring the diverse and intersecting identities of her clients, fostering a therapeutic space where healing and growth can flourish 

Education & Training

  • Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Rollins College

  • Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Rollins College

  • Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern in the State of Florida

  • Registered Marriage and Family Therapist Intern in the State of Florida

  • Board Certified by the National Board of Certified Counselors

  • Certified Clinical Trauma Professional

Ilia

With over 20 years of experience in higher education, I currently serve as the office manager at Aria Counseling, where I leverage my extensive knowledge to enhance our operations. My background blends administrative leadership with a passion for education and therapeutic support, enabling me to cultivate a nurturing and organized environment. I am dedicated to fostering meaningful connections and making a positive impact in the lives of those we serve.