Find a therapist, counselor or psychologist in Davie, FL

"I am ready to assist you through life’s trials."

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with 5 years of experience supporting adults through life’s challenges. I work with individuals and couples seeking to improve their relationships, manage stress, and build resilience. My focus is on helping clients navigate concerns such as mood and anxiety disorders, substance use, relational and attachment conflict, and the pressures of work, education, or life transitions. My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and grounded in fostering growth toward becoming the best version of yourself.

I earned my Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Florida Atlantic University and draw on evidence-based practices to meet clients where they are. Together, we will identify goals and focus on one issue at a time, creating a personalized plan that promotes growth and meaningful change.

You don’t have to face challenges alone. Change takes time, but support makes it possible. I encourage you to take the first step when you feel ready. Your journey toward healing and growth doesn’t have to be rushed and your motivation will guide the process. I look forward to working alongside you as you begin.

"If you’ve been trying to make meaningful changes but keep feeling stuck, you’re not alone. I’m here to help you discover what’s been holding you back and guide you toward real, lasting change."

Angela Avella is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 10 years of experience supporting adolescents and adults through challenges such as trauma, anxiety, depression, and relationship issues. With deep compassion and cultural sensitivity, Angela has worked extensively with immigrant communities facing complex trauma and discrimination. She is especially passionate about helping those who long for personal growth but feel held back by fear of change or uncertainty. Angela creates a supportive, empowering space where clients can rediscover their voice and reclaim their path forward.

Angela earned her Master’s in Social Work from Barry University. She integrates evidence-based approaches like cognitive behavioral therapy, internal family systems, and mindfulness, and honors each client’s beliefs and spirituality. Her strength lies in helping clients feel seen, safe, and supported as they work toward meaningful change.

Choosing a therapist can feel overwhelming, especially when you're already carrying so much. You’re here, and that matters. Angela invites you to take the next step in your journey with compassion and courage. You deserve to feel whole, empowered, and at peace, and she’s here to help you see the strength already within you.

" I continue to look forward to working with people in identifying and becoming the best version of themselves."

Leslie Lobel-Juba is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 25 years of experience. She has had the privilege to work with all age groups across the lifespan with vast experiences in mental health and successful community service projects. Leslie specializes in depression, anxiety, life problems, grief, trauma, and life transitions, in addition to special populations like aging and women's issues.

Leslie completed her undergraduate degree as Valedictorian and with honors at Florida International University and went on to pursue her Master's degree in Social Work and her Licensure. During Leslie's studies and achievements, life presented her with personal challenges in her family life that helped her to become determined and provided a unique level of compassion and understanding of the unique challenges in life. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing (MI) and solutions-focused therapy (SFT), mindfulness, and Faith-based principles are only some of the treatment approaches she uses.

Recent events have created difficult times for all of us, leaving us to find new ways to handle life's challenges. Leslie is assured that she can provide support and help you explore new and effective strategies to cope with the unique problems you are facing. We all need help along life's journey, and we are not meant to do it alone. Please reach out and schedule an appointment today!

"Together, we will become a healing team and will partner in what will be a holistic, personalized, creative plan that is designed to nurture your growth and help you experience true, lasting positive change."

Patricia Glynn is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with 8 years of experience in mental health care. She believes there's no such thing as a "one size fits all" approach; therefore, she incorporates a variety of techniques based on who you are and what you need. She is here to gently push you out of your comfort zone and toward your goals. She seeks to be supportive and compassionate, yet also straightforward and frank, as needed, to ensure you make good progress and don’t stay stuck. Her goal is to help you develop new skills and insights that will help you create a life you love.

As a mental health counselor, Patricia tries her best to be the supportive teammate she would want—someone genuine, direct, and honest. She uses humor, is strength-based, and is straightforward when working with clients to collaboratively identify challenges and strategies to address them. She continues to learn about fitness, mental health, and nutrition.

Life is stressful. Now more than ever. Together, you and Patricia can find solutions to help you navigate the difficulties of being human. Along the way, you may laugh, you may cry, but you will definitely learn many new things about yourself as you partner to build you a more meaningful, purpose-filled life—one you're excited to wake up to each day.

"I speak both Spanish and English fluently. I understand issues of acculturation, grief, divorce and anxiety among others, having been through it myself, and would be honored the opportunity to support those seeking the same. "

Gladys Amador is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and National Certified Counselor (NCC) in Florida with over 10 years of professional experience. Gladys speaks both English and Spanish fluently; her expertise includes addressing a broad spectrum of mental health conditions and concerns in teens and adults, from paranoid schizophrenia to adjustment disorders, grief, anxiety, depression, and family separation.

She has worked with indigent clients, the homeless, professionals, the elderly, college students, relapse prevention/substance misuse clients among others. One of Gladys' passions includes group facilitation where she led anger management and life skills sessions at forensic alternative and women’s rehabilitation treatment centers. She is a 500-hour certified yoga instructor with Yoga Alliance and believes wholeheartedly that connection is the cure. In therapy, Gladys utilizes an eclectic approach.

A true professional in the mental health field, Gladys invests countless hours polishing and practicing the human/healing arts to support people find and refine their passions. She'll partner together with you to address the roadblocks in your personal life so that you can begin to experience life anew.

"As a board-certified clinician (BCC), I understand the importance of self-care and maintaining a balance in your life. "

Dr. Samantha Bickram is a Licensed Clinical Psychotherapist (LCP) who has worked for over 18 years in hospitals and mental health settings. Dr. Bickram specializes in helping clients to manage stress, anxiety, self-esteem, confidence issues, cope with depression, trauma, and parenting issues. She help you gain new perspectives and learn the techniques that support your lifestyle and address the challenges you are seeking therapy for.

Dr. Bickram completed her Doctoral degree in Psychology at Keiser University. Dr. Bickram also holds a Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Nova Southeastern University and a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Addictions. Dr. Bickram specializes in mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, and solutions-focused therapy (SFT).This, coupled with her professional experience, enables her to provide the guidance and support her clients are seeking.

We all go through challenges in life. Dr. Bickram is confident that she would be able to support you on your journey to gain new perspectives and techniques that allow you to cope with whatever you may be struggling with. If you are ready to do the work, schedule an appointment with her today.

""As a clinician with many years of experience I make a genuine effort to understand the individual as a human being first and where they are at in their journey before deciding on an appropriate treatment plan. Life can be tough but there is hope as long as you are breathing. "

Pedro graduated from Nova Southeastern University in 2006 with a Masters in Mental Health Counseling. He is a licensed therapist who has been practicing counseling for nearly 19 years. He is also a Qualified Supervisor for Mental Health Counseling Interns seeking licensure. He is bilingual in Spanish and English. Pedro has served as a therapist and as the Clinical Director at various mental health and recovery centers through out the years. Pedro dedicates his practice to improve the lives of individuals who have lost hope and need direction. Pedro has experience counseling individuals ages 18+. Pedro's treatment modalities are cognitive behavioral, motivational interviewing, and solution focused therapy among others.