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Genesis is a bilingual Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of Florida. She earned her Bachelor’s in Psychology from Florida International University and continued to earn her Master’s in Mental Health Counseling with a certificate in Marriage, Couples, and Family Therapy from the University of Central Florida. Genesis has worked in outpatient and residential treatment centers for co-occurring disorders providing her with ample experience working with individuals presenting with an array of mental health issues and substance use. She provided relationship education to couples and individuals at the Marriage and Family Research Institute at the University of Central Florida. Most recently, Genesis administered trauma-informed therapy to unaccompanied minors under the Office of Refugee Resettlement. Genesis uses evidenced-based approaches including Rational Emotional Behavioral Therapy, The Gottman Method,  Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Solution-Focused Techniques to help clients make meaningful and long-lasting changes. She meets each client where they are on their journey and tailors her approach to each client’s unique needs. Genesis works with individuals, couples, families, and conducts group sessions. She is passionate about working with individuals in early recovery, the loved ones of individuals impacted by addiction, and immigrants struggling to adjust to a new life away from home. She also conducts psychological evaluations for immigration cases with the goal of keeping families together. Follow Genesis on Instagram, LinkedIn, or visit her website for more info.