Denisse Suarez, RMHCI
Specialties:
Anxiety & Emotional Regulation
Parenting Support & Family Conflict
Trauma & PTSD
ADHD & Behavioral Challenges in Children
Life Transitions
Immigration & Acculturation Stress
Bilingual Mental Health Counselor for Children, Teens & Families in Florida
Denisse Suarez is a bilingual Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern (RMHCI) in Florida who helps children, teens, and families build healthier relationships and emotional resilience. She earned her Master of Science in Counselor Education with a focus in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Florida International University (FIU), where she was a BHWET Fellowship recipient.
Her clinical background includes working with children and adolescents in home, school, and community-based settings, addressing challenges such as ADHD, autism, oppositional defiant disorder (ODD), and conduct disorder. Denisse also facilitates parenting support and psychoeducation, helping caregivers better understand behavior, strengthen communication, and foster positive family dynamics.
Denisse’s approach integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and play-based interventions to create practical, developmentally appropriate strategies. She is dedicated to creating a warm, collaborative environment where clients, especially children and teens, feel safe to explore their emotions and learn lifelong coping skills.
Fluent in English and Spanish, Denisse is passionate about providing culturally attuned therapy for immigrant and first-generation families. Her sessions focus on empowering clients to navigate identity, change, and connection with compassion and confidence.
Full Specialty List:
Anxiety
Depression
Trauma / PTSD
Parenting Support
Family Conflict, Divorce / Separation
Codependency
Self-Esteem
Life Transitions
Career Stress / Burnout
Stress Management
ADHD
Learning Disabilities
Identity Exploration
Immigration / Acculturation Stress
Teens / Adolescents
Children (Play Therapy)
Behavioral Challenges in Children
Academic Stress / School Issues
Women’s Issues
Young Adult / College-Age Transitions
Older Adults / Aging
Populations Served:
Children (0–12)
Adolescents / Teens (13–17)
Young Adults (18–25)
Adults
Parents
Families
LGBTQIA+ Individuals
Transgender / Nonbinary Clients
BIPOC Clients
Immigrant / First-Generation Individuals
Neurodivergent Clients
Survivors of Abuse / Trauma
Caregivers
Students
High-Achieving Individuals
Artists / Creatives
Therapeutic Approaches:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Narrative Therapy
Psychodynamic Therapy
Relational Therapy
Attachment-Based Therapy
Trauma-Focused Therapy
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
Motivational Interviewing (MI)
Play Therapy
Current Availability:
- Parent, Miami
“Denisse helped my daughter feel comfortable opening up for the first time. We learned new ways to handle stress together as a family.”
– Parent, Florida
“Therapy with Denisse helped me understand my child’s behavior and respond with patience instead of frustration.”
FAQs
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Yes, Denisse is currently accepting new clients for telehealth sessions in Florida. She works with children, adolescents, and adults, and also supports parents and caregivers seeking guidance for family or behavioral concerns.
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Denisse begins with an in-depth intake session to learn about your goals, background, and daily challenges. For children and teens, sessions may include both the child and parent to build a shared understanding of needs and treatment goals. Together, you’ll identify practical tools for communication, emotional regulation, and daily routines.
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Her sessions are structured yet compassionate, blending evidence-based practices like CBT and DBT with creative, play-based, and relational strategies. Denisse prioritizes cultural understanding and bilingual support, helping families feel seen and supported across language and identity.
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Yes, supporting children, teens, and their families is at the heart of her work. She helps parents and caregivers navigate behavior concerns, school-related stress, and family transitions while strengthening connection and resilience at home.
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Yes, she currently provides virtual therapy to clients across Florida using secure telehealth platforms.
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Yes. Trina currently provides secure, HIPAA-compliant virtual sessions to adults across South Carolina.

