

My path to becoming a mental health provider grew out of a combination of personal experience, professional curiosity, and a deep desire to help others feel empowered in their own lives. Early experiences with trauma shaped the way I understand healing, resilience, and the importance of having support during life’s most overwhelming moments. While challenging, those experiences ultimately planted the seed for what would become my career.
I am deeply interested in the ways people adapt, survive, and make meaning out of hardship. This led me to pursue formal training in trauma-informed care and evidence-based therapeutic approaches, along with a commitment to ongoing continuing education. Over more than a decade of practice, I have supported individuals navigating trauma, addiction, anxiety, depression, family violence, grief, and major life transitions.
Hi/Hola, I am Maria E. Lizardi, a licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in Florida and licensed Psychologist in Puerto Rico. I have been working in the mental health field since 2009 with children, teens, and adults. I have experience in Florida as a Clinical Mental Health Counselor and as a licensed Psychologist in Puerto Rico. As a bilingual counselor. An empathetic and supportive style creates a safe space for growth, healing, and self-discovery. I have a passion for empowering individuals to achieve mental wellness.
I am David Shoots, an LCSW, DDiv and a Qualified Supervisor for MHC and CSW. I have spent the past 27 years working with Trauma, anxiety, self esteem, Couples and Veterans. I have a deep commitment in working with all of my clients with fidelity and compassion. I love what I do and am very committed to providing the best and most ethical services available. You don't have to stay where you are. There has to be a different way to handle what is presently going on in your life.


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