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"El personal de aquí es excelente, tiene mucha experiencia con adolescentes y es muy receptivo con los padres. Creo que tienen un enfoque productivo en cuanto a la terapia pues involucra tanto a los padres como a los jóvenes y permite que estos compartan con sus compañeros en un espacio seguro. Se enfocan en la raíz de los problemas en lugar de solo en los síntomas."

K Anderson, padre de un cliente de AWA

Nuestro equipo clínico está dedicado y comprometido para guiar a los adolescentes y sus familias hacia el crecimiento, la resiliencia y una salud mental duradera. Ser testigos del avance de nuestros clientes y sus familias no es sólo un trabajo para nosotros, sino una misión profundamente gratificante.

Ofrecemos tratamiento de salud mental de la más alta calidad para adolescentes del sur de Florida. Nuestros clínicos comprenden las complejidades de esta etapa y están bien preparados para navegar los conflictos de la salud mental adolescente.

El ambiente seguro y libre de prejuicios de nuestras instalaciones es construido diariamente por nuestro equipo, quienes nutren el espacio para que la comunidad crezca y se apoye mutuamente.

Nuestro equipo multidisciplinario incluye diversos profesionales de la salud mental, entre ellos clínicos con licencia, psiquiatras, terapeutas familiares, terapeutas de arte, terapeutas de música, terapeutas certificados en EMDR, dietistas registrados, enfermeras, coordinadores de cuidado e instructores académicos.

“El enfoque clínico de AWA está basado en la investigación y es consistente. Pero lo más significativo es el toque personal y la conexión humana, que son genuinas y auténticas. El equipo realmente se preocupa por estos jóvenes, y eso se refleja en los resultados."

Veronica, padre un cliente de AWA

Davie

Dr. Maria Angelica Mejia

Directora Clínica
Licenciado Terapeuta Matrimonial y Familiar

Kimberly Geller
Kimberly Geller

Terapeuta

Zainub Fatta

Terapeuta

Carolyn Simmonds

Coordinadora de Bienestar

Chrystal Johnson

Recepción

Miami

Dr. Jacqueline Pablos

Directora Clínica
Psicóloga Clínica Licenciada

Krystine Garay
Krystine Garay

Directora Clínica Asistente
Consejera de Salud Mental Licenciada

Kimberly
Kimberly Carlesi

Terapeuta

Alyssa Mencucci

Terapeuta

Kristina Roman

Gerente de operaciones

Pablo Fonseca

Líder de Coordinadores de Bienestar

Kennya Velazquez

Coordinadora de Bienestar

Support Staff

Camila Medeiros

Consejera Administrativa

Dustin Johnson

Administración

Anny Smulevich

Directora de Admisiones

Pablo Rodriguez

Business Development

Mia Mundo

Admissions Coordinator

Paul Uriarte

Gerente de Operaciones y Crecimiento (Davie)

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Dr. Maria Angelica Mejia – Clinical Director (Davie)

Dr. Maria Angelica Mejia’s therapeutic approach is rooted in empathy, resilience-building, and collaboration. As the Clinical Director for Adolescent Wellness Academy, she is dedicated to supporting high-risk teens in navigating trauma, emotional distress, and life’s challenges with a holistic and trauma-informed lens. Dr. Mejia specializes in working with adolescents facing issues such as suicide risk, self-harm, anxiety, depression, and family conflict, utilizing techniques like CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and strength-based therapy. With extensive experience in community mental health, private practice, and clinical supervision, Dr. Mejia has a proven track record of empowering teens to overcome obstacles and thrive. She holds a PhD in Marriage and Family Therapy bringing a depth of knowledge and compassion to her leadership role.

Dr. Jacqueline Pablos – Clinical Director

Vulnerability and connection are at the heart of Dr. Pablos’ therapeutic approach. As the
Clinical Director for Adolescent Wellness Academy, she aims to create a safe space for
clients to embrace their emotions and express their needs in healthier ways. Dr. Pablos
specializes in treating depression, anxiety, body image issues, bullying, eating
disorders, and self-harm behaviors using techniques like CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and
ACT.
With extensive training in hospitals and counseling centers, Dr. Pablos has a strong
background in helping teens and adults with co-occurring mental and physical health
disorders. She holds a Doctoral Degree in Clinical Psychology, with specialized training
at institutions like Florida International University, Jackson Memorial Hospital,
Clementine Monte Nido, and Nicklaus Children’s Hospital.

Krystine Garay

Krystine Garay – Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Krystine Garay is a licensed mental health counselor, marriage family therapist, and certified telehealth practitioner. Raised in Miami, Florida, and a member of the Hispanic community, she provides services in both English and Spanish. With five years of experience, she has worked with children, adolescents, and adults, focusing on domestic violence, substance abuse, family conflicts, co-occurring disorders, and mental health issues.
Krystine holds a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Florida International University and a master’s degree with dual specializations in mental health and marriage and family counseling from Barry University. She is pursuing a doctorate in clinical psychology with a concentration in health psychology from Carlos Albizu University.
Her clinical experience includes rotations at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital, where she assisted children with co-occurring disorders using mindfulness exercises, cognitive-behavioral strategies, and dialectical-behavioral techniques.
Krystine believes in the power of personal growth and progress, and she is dedicated to fostering positive change in her clients’ lives.

Kimberly

Kimberly Carlesi – Therapist (Miami)

Kimberly, a dedicated therapist with a Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health
Counseling from Florida International University, specializes in supporting individuals
with eating disorders, trauma, and substance abuse. She creates a safe, nurturing
environment for her clients’ healing journeys, drawing from diverse therapeutic
modalities like cognitive-behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy. With a
focus on trust and collaboration, Kimberly empowers clients through personalized
interventions, fostering self-awareness and resilience.

Alyssa Mencucci – Therapist (Miami)

Alyssa is a dedicated master’s level clinician specializing in providing compassionate
therapy for adolescents and children facing severe mental health challenges. With a
deep understanding of the developmental stages and psychological needs of
adolescents and children, Alyssa offers expertise in addressing trauma-related issues,
guiding individuals through the complexities of grief, managing anxiety and depression,
navigating personality disorders, and supporting those dealing with PTSD. Alyssa uses
evidence-based techniques such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, DBT, play therapy,
and trauma-focused interventions to create a safe and nurturing environment for
healing. Alyssa believes in a client-centered approach, tailoring therapy to meet the
unique needs and circumstances of each individual. She creates a safe and nurturing
environment where adolescents and children can explore their emotions, develop
coping skills, and embark on a journey of healing and growth.

Kimberly Geller

Kimberly Geller - Primary Therapist (Davie)

Kimberly is a compassionate and dedicated therapist with a Master’s degree in Social Work from Florida International University. Kimberly creates a nurturing and secure environment where clients can freely explore their emotions and embark on their journey toward healing and growth. Kimberly specializes in client-centered approaches that helps tailor her therapeutic methods to meet unique needs and goals. By fostering a collaborative therapeutic relationship, she empowers clients to develop effective coping skills and achieve meaningful progress in their mental health journey. Kimberly ensures that each person she works with feels understood and valued throughout their therapeutic process.

Zainub Fatta - Therapist (Davie)

Zainub holds a Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Nova Southeastern University and has extensive experience treating a wide range of mental health issues in adults, teens, and children. She specializes in treating diverse mental health struggles such as anxiety, depression, trauma, bipolar disorder, social anxiety, anger management, etc. She also has a lot of experience treating addiction and substance abuse problems within various treatment centers. Zainub views mental health from a systemic perspective, emphasizing the significance of how one’s environment and childhood impacts them, which is why she also specializes in family therapy and couples therapy, when it comes to achieving holistic well-being. Passionate about empowering individuals to find their voice, she considers it a privilege to listen to their vulnerable stories and provide the support they need. Her therapeutic approach focuses on uplifting clients by building their confidence and challenging them to break old, negative patterns of thinking and behavior.