I don't think anyone likes to talk about it, and heck, I was hesitant myself to write this review,…read morebut the reality of is that there's no shame in visiting a psychologist. Sometimes we just need someone to listen to us, to care for us. Without getting into too many details, I have been going on and off to a psychologist for years now and recently I found myself having one of my on periods. This is exactly how I came about to finding South Miami Psychology Group, and more specifically, Denise Hueso, who I saw for several months. Denise is an angel - smart, kind, always warm and welcoming, never judgmental, but rather the type of person that felt more like seeing an old friend than a therapist. I must also say that she is something else. She is very flexible with her hours and always saw me right before I would go to work. 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM, eek, and yet seeing her never felt like a chore. She always had common courtesy, offering coffee, tea, and water. Denise aside, this office is located in a building with multiple floors. Specifically the office is on the second floor, and to be let into the building as early as I was, well, you had to be buzzed in. Once in, going into the actual office was admittedly a bit intimidating. The waiting area is full of white walls and the receptionist is never in so early, so if it weren't for the fact that I opted to wait and see, I may have never seen my therapist to begin with. This is one matter I think the office should work on as honestly the office feels cold and sterile. It doesn't spread warmth and it isn't inviting at all despite various motivational quotes on the wall. Parking is plentiful, although everything is metered. If you go before 9 AM, it's free, so there is that to consider. Hmm, making an appointment is easy as you can either do it through e-mail, via phone, or even at the end of your session with your therapist. They take insurance as well, and although usually booked, they will try to accommodate you. I experienced this firsthand one time when Denise had to cancel an appointment over a personal matter and she made time to see me that week despite being booked. I have no idea if the rest of the staff at South Miami Psychology Group is the same, but at least in my experience, this place helped plenty and I'm so grateful. If you need to see someone, consider coming here; remember there is no shame in needing help. Life is unpredictable and we're simply human. Take care of yourself and each other; with that said, signing off.

Transphobic. A huge waste of money for a complete waste of time. I shouldn't have to spend my…read moreentire session fighting with my therapist for basic respect.

One of the best things that happened in my life was discovering Pinecrest Counseling. It may sound…read morecheesy, but I was so relieved and glad when I discovered this place. I found out about it through my previous employer's Employee Assistance Program (EAP). I was given a list of referrals and after doing some research on the Internet, I settled on Iris More. I called to make an appointment but she was booked, so I waited a month for the next available appointment and it was worth the wait despite how awful I was feeling at the time. I started off going once or twice a week, then every other or few weeks, and then back to every week. I usually make one or two months worth of appointments ahead of time because Iris gets booked pretty quickly. The day before every appointment, you get a text to confirm yes or no. If you do not reply, they will remind you again. They do that to ensure that the session gets allocated to someone else if you cancel or do not reply back to confirm. I think it's fair and logical because someone else can really use that session to feel better or get help. I love the waiting area because it's cozy and welcoming. The magazines on the tables are actually helpful and diverse. There is calm music playing in the background along with tissues readily available for any tears dropped. Motivational quotes and artwork are decorated throughout the offices. There is a little room with cold, room temperature, and hot water dispenser. You can make teas and coffees if you'd like. The restroom is off in the back at a corner. It's always clean and well endowed with good toilet papers and paper towels. Parking is usually plenty. The office is open til late, which is easier for people who work like a 9-5 job. Before every appointment, payment is collected by the receptionist using Square. I think that using that payment collection method is fine, not sure why the other Yelper has something against it. Every office operates differently, so I don't think it's wrong of them to use Square or not accept HSA. I am glad that they don't charge the clients the Square fee. The office accepts some major insurance plans. They can also do Emotional Support Animal (ESA) letters, but you must qualify for them and your therapist will determine that from the sessions. I've been going to Iris for a while now and she has been amazing. Iris's office is cute and comfortable, and has natural lighting. Aside from the 20 to 30 minute wait sometimes, every session is worth it for me. I always learn something new and gain new insight every time. Iris provides professional, unbiased, helpful, and great advice. She is patient and not judgmental. She helps you see situation and different aspects of your life in another perspective. She remembers everything I share with her and follows up. I think she's great and I absolutely love working with her. Everything that I've learned and has helped me--I've been able to pass onto friends or others to help them as well. I had been hesitant about leaving a review because this is something that I don't really broadcast, but if my review can help someone consider coming to this office for therapy, I would highly recommend it, because coming here has helped me so much. Please also keep in mind that the therapist that works for me may or may not work for you, so try it out before making final decisions about who to work with in the long run. Remember, look for someone who you connect with and you feel who can help you throughout your mental health journey. Oh! And the effectiveness of therapy also depends on the willingness and readiness of the client to get better. Lastly, I'd like to share this quote that my colleague, Isabel, shared with me, "For you to sustain your recovery you will need to pace yourself and focus on maintenance and sustainability. Emotional health is a life-long pursuit and more like a marathon than a race. Breathe. Pause. Proceed. Start Again. Every day, gently." :-)

Didn't even to get to have the first session before they bombarded me with deadlines for paperwork…read moreand gave me an appointment that if I did not have this paperwork filed out they would not be able to see me. I didn't have enough time to get everything filled out due to work so I had to cancel the appointment and they said they were going to charge me $75 for late cancellation fees which I never agreed too.

Dr. Reiss is incredible! She creates a safe, supportive space where both my partner and I felt…read moreheard. Her guidance is thoughtful and practical, helping us communicate better and grow stronger as a couple. Highly recommend!

Nothing but amazing things to say about Dr. Reiss!! She is caring and compassionate and so…read moreresourceful. We have known her for so many years and we are so happy to be able to write this review and share how wonderful she is to her patients and their families Highly recommend!

I had posted a review regarding my worrying and extensively unprofessional, even unethical,…read moreexperience placing my mental and physical health with Ms. Rahman for others to be aware when seeking care for themselves. After several serious issues which needed addressing, I had a conversation with her and Lucy Fernandez, in charge of the office, in which I at least felt Ms. Fernandez validated the actual evidence of issues I had because of this person. Today, Ms. Fernandez wrote me to ask I remove my negative review because "we both understand how important these reviews are." I did so to avoid future communication with the office. Then I realised I do know how important they are which is why I wrote it in the first place and decided I needed to keep this truth here. Not everyone has a negative time, in fact, as I previously stated, I had worked with two other professionals here who for whom I have only the highest praise. But Ms. Rahman has no regard for patients and now I see her superior holds stars on Yelp more important than a patient's warning to others in the same vulnerable position. I would've respected her asking me to update my review after our conversation to credit her efforts (again Ms. Rahman only furthered her negative qualities throughout the talk) but this I found to be a form of bullying for self-advancement. Unfortunate for a mental health care professional. Our relationship has now ended with me asking they refrain from future contact with me.

My fiancee had four sessions with Mirta Pont for EMDR therapy through Coral Gables Counseling…read moreCenter. Mirta was great, and made her feel heard. EMDR is a strange and unique therapy that helped my fiancee work through a lot of trauma in her past. Mirta made real progress with her, and she is a great therapist. Unfortunately, we had a very bad experience with the staff and the cost of the sessions. We originally paid for 100% of her appointments out of pocket. This was $175 for each appointment. The staff assured us that our insurance will cover most of the therapy, and told us that we would get a refund of any excess payment after insurance got back to them with the exact amount. After her second appointment, we wanted to hold off on scheduling more sessions until we knew exactly how much it would cost. The staff insisted that we continue to make appointments every week. We were worried about the cost, but since they told us our insurance would likely pay for most of it, we continued to make more appointments. Our insurance eventually returned the claims and said they will be paying 0%. Apparently this is a very unique situation, and the staff was dumbfounded with this. They made a mistake in reading our coverage. I asked if they could refund half of the cost of my fiancee's sessions, since they made a mistake in telling us that our insurance would cover this. They said they would not be refunding anything. I would not recommend working with this group. Mirta was great as a therapist, but the Counseling Center was not there to help us after they cost us hundreds of dollars with their mistake. We called them several times and spoke to several people, but they never sent us back any of our payment. I hope that maybe they will rethink this decision and write us a check for half of our lost money. If that happens, I will update this review accordingly.

I once read a quote by Martha Manning that said; Depression…read moreis such a cruel punishment. There are no fevers. No rashes. No blood tests to send people scurrying in concern. Just the slow erosion of self. As insidious as cancer. It is essentially a solitary experience. A room in hell with only your name on the door. However, I finally found the person that not only sees my name on the door but knocked, opened it and is genuinely interested in helping heal me of my insidious punishment. I know we have a long road ahead but I am confident for the first time in my life that I am on the right path with the right therapist. Thank you Melissa Sandino for helping me walk thru the forest and providing all the tools necessary.

From the owner: At Buxani Counseling Care we offer a mindful counseling experience. Our goal is to assist our…read moreclients in moving forward and growing stronger each day. Our therapists are trained in CBT, DBT, The Gottman Method Family Systems, and Solution-Focussed therapy techniques and provide an empathetic, non-judgmental, and safe environment for clients to heal and become resilient through the therapeutic process.Our mental health services are available to teens and adults to help them overcome various challenges including depression, anxiety, eating disorders, behavioral disturbances, couples conflicts, familial dysfunction, and so much more. As a private practice, we pride ourselves in providing a unique multicultural counseling experience, offering services in English and Spanish, as well as supporting international clients. We are Distance Credentialed Counselors and offer services via HIPPA-regulated video conferencing.

Paty did a fantastic job with my chakra and meridian reading. It was my first one, and I didn't…read moreknow what to expect. She was professional, genuine and gave me a lot of helpful information for my business. She was also easy to connect with. I would highly recommend her services for bringing growth and balance to your life.

At the insistence of my best friend I decided to try Reiki. I was not very familiar with it but I…read moream very open to anything and everything that could bring positivity, happiness and balance to my life. I ended up finding Paty through Yelp and reached out to her for an appointment. After filling out a quick questionnaire, she gave a me a call and we discussed all the aspects in my life that have been causing me despair. From the moment we spoke a calm came over me. Some people have that effect and Paty is definitely one of them. I felt like she understood me immediately. I then set-up a face to face meeting at her office. Our first session she explained to me all about chakras and energy and how everything around me can affect that, including food, people, and my thoughts. We delved deeper into the issues I had and she gave me a lot of recommendations. We then moved on to the Reiki part of the session. I went into it not knowing what to expect or what to believe and I left there feeling like a huge weight had been lifted from my shoulders. I felt balance. Which is what I have been after for a long time. Some info: - The session lasted about an hour 1/2. I think they are usually an hour but they could run a little longer depending on the client. - Her office is located in Pinecrest, where she can meet with you on certain days. She has a calendar online where you can set that up. - Paty is a very spiritual person. It doesn't mean you need to religious or super spiritual but I do think you need to be open to her and to the process in order to have a good session. - $ - I know people are always concerned with money. Once you reach out to Paty and speak with her, she will recommend a time frame to work with you and provide you with package options. She was so kind and understanding and able to work with me. I will say this - it was well worth it and I have only done one session. I am looking forward to my next session with Paty. She definitely has a gift and I feel so lucky to have her help guide me during this time.

It takes a brave person to post openly about therapy. Or perhaps a person with boundary issues…read more Whatever the case may be, I'm that girl. I started seeing Silvia about 10 years ago...when I first moved to Miami and was trapped in a craptastic marriage. She was the first (after 20 years off and on w/ other therapists) to properly diagnose my depression and get me the help I needed. I used to go every week, but now, years later, I'm medication free and I only come every 6-8 weeks for a "tune-up," lol. I HIGHLY recommend Silvia for problems you're having yourself and/or with your partner. I've even sent a few friends of mine to her too. She's amazing, if you need a therapist, look no further. And like I said in my quick tip, worth it from anywhere in Miami. When I have an appointment, I either borrow a car from a friend or I bus/metro/walk. South Beach to Kendall and back. Totally worth it.

If I could give more than 5 stars, he made me feel at ease all throughout the process. I could not…read morebe happier without the help of Dr S. He knows how to treat me effectively. I have recommend him several times to friends and will continue to do so.

If there was an option for a negative review this is it! Malissa Tigges is INCOMPETENT! ZERO…read moreknowledge of children and their needs... A waste of time and money. Not sure how she became a GAL, but be aware and stay away! If you want someone to collect payments and do absolutely nothing but hear herself speak then she is your person. If you want your children's bests interests this is not the person or place!

When our son Luciano was diagnosed with ASD a couple of days right before his second birthday, we…read morewere lost. We knew that something was not right and we were eager to get Luciano the support that he needed. Once we were given the diagnosis report it was all uncharted territory from there with no assistance or guidance on where to start. It wasn't until we met Ashley and her team that our family began to understand the needs of our son. Ashley worked with Luciano for two years and words could not express our gratitude towards everything she did for us as a family. Ashley provided much needed guidance and support for us to help Luciano with his struggles. Her patience and compassion for children with special needs is immeasurable. In the two years that Ashley worked with Luciano he grew so much and made unbelievable progress, he became a different child. His behaviors decreased substantially and he learned so many different skills. As a parent there is nothing harder than not being able to communicate with your child, the ability to understand your child's needs, something so basic yet so difficult for many kids on the spectrum. Ashley developed an intervention plan that allowed Luciano to find ways to communicate with us while he was not very verbal. He learned to use Proloquao and he was able to fade out of it, we are so proud that Luciano is able to communicate most of his needs to us now! This would not have happened without the support we had from Ashley, her dedication to our family has been unwavering. Ashley's approach is mindful, compassionate and always about the needs of the child. She is creative and fun which made it so much better for our boy to be engaged and learn. She took the time and continuously provided us with Luciano's progress as well as detailed Parent training goals that were realistic for us to achieve as a family. Our insecurities were always met with supportive guidance. Ashley was like family to us and we couldn't be more thankful for her reinforcement and optimism throughout one of the most difficult times in our lives. She has always been a beacon of hope.

From the owner: Mindful Behavior Connections LLC is a pediatric therapy practice offering ABA services through a…read morenaturalistic, play-based, and relationship-first lens. We specialize in supporting neurodivergent children and their families through a neurodiversity-affirming, polyvagal-informed, and developmentally respectful approach that values regulation, autonomy, and connection. Our services include comprehensive assessments, focused ABA therapy (2–15 hours per week), social skills groups, inclusive art classes and parent coaching or consultation. We also offer developmental support sessions for infants, toddlers, and their caregivers. We maintain intentionally small caseloads to ensure families receive the attention and support they deserve. Founded by BCBA Ashley Walls, Mindful Behavior Connections was created to close the gap in services for families seeking flexible, affirming support that honors each child’s nervous system, communication style, and lived experience. Our model integrates nature-based learning, art, play and embedded goals within everyday routines—making therapy feel less clinical and more connected.

Nicole always brings a sense of peace and positivity when she's around! Opening up to her about any…read moresituation is easy because she makes you feel comfortable instantly. I am so happy to hear about her new practice! She is passionate about her career and will be doing what she loves while helping others.

I wholeheartedly recommend Nicole as a therapist. She has made a profound difference in my sister's…read moreoutlook on life. Her compassionate and nurturing approach has been transformative.