Business Details
24 Years
experience
Your Trusted Mental Health Therapists in Hollywood, FL
Founded in 2002 by Andres J. Pintaluga, our center has established itself as a trusted provider of comprehensive psychological counseling. Our team of licensed professionals delivers personalized mental health services to individuals, couples, and families across diverse populations. Specializing in age-specific care from children to seniors, we employ evidence-based therapeutic modalities including cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and family systems approaches.With multilingual capabilities in English, Spanish, Portuguese, Hebrew, and French, we serve Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties. Our practice combines holistic treatment planning with accessibility through insurance partnerships and sliding fee scales, maintaining a commitment to empowering clients through psychotherapy and skill-building for lasting personal growth.
Services
Children's Counseling
Adolescent Therapy
Adult Mental Health
Couples Counseling
Family Reunification
Senior Wellness
Bariatric Evaluations
Emotional Support Letters
Agoraphobia Support
Psychological Assessments
Details
- Year established: 2002
Highlights and features
- We offer personalized counseling strategies for clients of all ages
- Our multilingual staff provides services in five languages
- We accept major insurance plans including Medicare and Medicaid
- Our sliding fee scale accommodates uninsured clients
- We specialize in evidence-based therapeutic modalities for diverse needs
Services
Children's Counseling
Specialized treatment for children facing ADHD, anxiety, bullying, and trauma from divorce or abuse. Our therapists use play therapy and cognitive behavioral techniques to develop coping skills while engaging family support systems. Services address emotional regulation and social development through age-appropriate interventions.
Couples Counseling
Comprehensive support for couples addressing communication breakdowns and relationship conflicts. We offer pre-marital counseling, conflict resolution strategies, and collaborative therapy approaches. Sessions focus on rebuilding trust, improving emotional connection, and developing conflict management skills for stronger partnerships.
Psychological Assessments
Comprehensive psychological evaluations using standardized testing for all age groups. Our assessments examine cognitive, emotional, and behavioral patterns to inform treatment planning. Services include diagnostic clarification and recommendations for educational or vocational accommodations when needed.
Bariatric Evaluations
Pre-surgical psychological evaluations for bariatric surgery candidates. Our assessments examine emotional readiness, coping strategies, and support systems. We provide documentation for insurance requirements and collaborate with surgical teams to ensure comprehensive patient care.
Senior Wellness Counseling
Specialized therapy addressing depression, isolation, and life transitions in older adults. Our clinicians use person-centered approaches to enhance emotional well-being and quality of life. Services include grief counseling and coping strategies for age-related health changes.
People
Andres J. Pintaluga
Founder & Therapist
With over 20 years of experience, Andres specializes in family systems therapy and trauma recovery. He holds a Master's in Mental Health Counseling and has developed community mental health programs across South Florida.
Jonathan Pintaluga
Therapist
Licensed in cognitive behavioral therapy, Jonathan focuses on adolescent mental health and substance abuse treatment. He integrates solution-focused techniques with traditional therapeutic approaches for effective client outcomes.
Shirley Leader
Therapist
Specializing in geriatric mental health, Shirley has 15 years of experience addressing depression and anxiety in older adults. Her practice emphasizes life transition support and wellness counseling for senior populations.
Cynthia Baez
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Cynthia provides culturally competent therapy for diverse populations. Her expertise includes family dynamics and trauma recovery, utilizing narrative therapy techniques to help clients reframe personal experiences.
Alina Fluxa-Cutie
Therapist
Alina specializes in women's mental health issues and eating disorder treatment. She employs dialectical behavioral therapy techniques to help clients develop emotional regulation skills and healthier coping mechanisms.
Questions
What mental health services do you offer?
We provide counseling for children, adolescents, adults, couples, and seniors. Specialties include trauma recovery, anxiety/depression treatment, family therapy, and bariatric evaluations.
Do you accept insurance?
Yes, we accept most major insurance plans including Medicare and Medicaid. Verification of benefits is conducted during initial consultation.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
All sessions maintain strict confidentiality within legal and ethical guidelines. Client privacy is protected through secure electronic records and private consultation spaces.
Do you offer telehealth options?
Virtual therapy sessions are available through secure HIPAA-compliant platforms for clients who prefer remote access to mental health services.
What therapeutic approaches do you use?
Our clinicians employ evidence-based methods including cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, family systems approaches, and trauma-focused interventions tailored to individual needs.
