Mercedes Carballo, LMHC

Years of Experience: 19 Years

Over 2000 patients treated

Qualifications and Background

Schooling:

Florida International University, Miami, Florida (B.A. Psychology, May 2001)

Nova Southeastern University, Davie, Florida (Masters of Science, Mental Health Counseling, June 2004)

State of Florida Licensure (Licensed Mental Health Counselor, 2011)

License Number

MH 10677

Client Focus

  • Toddlers / Preschoolers (0 to 6 years of age)
  • Children (6 to 10 years of age)
  • Preteens / Tweens (11 to 13 years of age)
  • Adolescents / Teenagers (14 to 19 years of age)
  • Adults

Specialties

  • Autism
  • Behavioral Issues
  • ADHD
  • Children and Adolescents
  • Depression
  • Interpersonal Difficulties
  • Anxiety
  • Conflict Resolution/ Marriage Mediation

Treatment Approach

Trained in:

  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
  • Strength-Based Therapy
  • Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
  • Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT)
  • Acceptance and Committment Therapy (ACT)

Modality

  • Individuals
  • Family
  • Children/Adolescents
  • Groups

Issues

  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Borderline Personality Disorder
  • Bullying
  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
  • Oppositional Defiant Disorder
  • Disruptive Disorder
  • Conduct Disorder
  • Parenting
  • School Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Self-Harming
  • Stress
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Schizophrenia

Field Experience

Children’s Wellness Company (Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), 2016 – Present)

Ketamine Health Centers (Psychedelic Assisted Therapist, 2019 – Present)

Therapartners (Licensed Mental Health Counselor, 2014 – 2016)

Jackson Memorial Hospital (Licensed Mental Health Counselor, 2011 – 2017)

Miami Behavioral Health Center (Children’s Therapist, 2008 – 2011)

Children’s Home Society (Child and Adolescent Therapist, 2005 – February)

Institute for Family Centered Services (Family Centered Specialist, 2004 – 2005)

Children’s Home Society of Florida (Family Visitation Program Coordinator 2001 – 2004)