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Amarilis Colon Berrios

Compassionate psychologist focused on real-life solutions

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Credentials
FL Psychologist PY10918
Experience
15 years
Licensed in
Florida
Languages
English, Spanish
Format
Online sessions

About Amarilis

Amarilis Colon Berrios is a licensed psychologist in Florida who supports people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem struggles, depression, and addictions. She also addresses concerns related to LGBT issues, family and parenting, anger, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.

She greets clients with respectful, compassionate care and aims to tailor each conversation to the person in front of her. She uses a personalized approach rather than a one-size-fits-all method.

Background and approach

Sessions focus on practical steps and clear goals. The work may include learning tools to manage painful memories, building new ways to handle stress, or strengthening motivation and self-confidence. With 15 years of experience, Amarilis brings a steady, practiced perspective to sessions.

Her training as a Florida psychologist (FL Psychologist PY10918) guides how she blends assessment and treatment planning. She often draws on evidence-based methods such as cognitive behavioral techniques, acceptance and commitment strategies, and EMDR when trauma is involved. She speaks English and Spanish and offers multiple session formats to suit different needs.

People can meet by video, by phone, or through live chat and text-based messaging when that fits better with daily life. This flexibility helps clients fit care into busy schedules. To begin, prospective clients follow a simple intake path to match with her and schedule sessions.

The therapist aims to make the first steps straightforward and respectful of each persons pace and readiness.

Therapeutic approaches for online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on helping people clarify what matters most and take small steps toward those values while learning ways to handle difficult thoughts and feelings. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns; it is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and coping strategies. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, EMDR, is a trauma-focused method that helps lessen the emotional intensity of painful memories through structured processing and can be offered when trauma is a central concern.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, symptoms, and preferences. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress is made so the treatment fits the person rather than the other way around.

Online therapy here is offered by licensed professionals using video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These formats make it easier to fit care into busy schedules, reduce travel needs, and let people continue work on skills between meetings. The variety of options helps match communication style and daily life constraints while keeping the focus on clear, practical steps toward improvement.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem issues, depression, addictions, LGBT concerns, family and parenting topics, anger, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and individualized. She focuses on clear goals and teaches tools that people can use between sessions.
What is her background and experience?
She has 15 years of professional experience providing psychological care and tailoring treatment plans to each persons needs.
What credentials and location does she hold?
She is a Florida psychologist, credential FL Psychologist PY10918, and practices from Florida.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
What session formats are offered?
Sessions can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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Experience
15 years
Licensed
Florida
Languages
English, Spanish

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