Amarilis Colon Berrios, FL Psychologist PY10918

Amarilis Colon Berrios is a Florida psychologist who helps people manage stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, low self-esteem, depression, and issues with addiction. She also supports people facing life changes, parenting strain, LGBT concerns, anger, and mood challenges. She uses a respectful, compassionate approach and frames therapy as a collaborative effort.

With 15 years of practice, Amarilis focuses on tailoring sessions to each person’s situation. She listens closely to the problem and then works with the person to set clear, realistic goals. Sessions tend to be practical, with tools and steps to use between meetings.

Her work draws on approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, along with client-centered techniques and other methods when helpful. She adapts strategies to fit what the person needs and prefers rather than following a set script.

Amarilis is comfortable addressing a wide range of concerns beyond common mood issues, including bereavement, body image, cancer-related distress, caregiving and end-of-life matters, and challenges linked to first responder or veteran experiences. She also helps with communication problems, codependency, and motivation struggles.

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish and are arranged to match individual schedules. She holds the credential FL Psychologist PY10918 and practices in Florida. The first step is a short matching process to find the right fit and schedule sessions.

How therapy approaches translate to online care

CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Online CBT typically uses structured conversations and practical exercises to help with anxiety, depression, and coping skills. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify values and build willingness to face difficult thoughts while taking meaningful action. It can be helpful for loss, stress, and life transitions. Client-centered therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship where the therapist listens and helps the person find their own solutions.

Choosing the best approach is a team effort. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has helped in the past. Together they will try methods that match the person’s needs and adjust course when something isn’t working well.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet. Video calls let people work face to face when a deeper conversation or visual cues are useful. Phone sessions can fit a busy schedule or be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging make it possible to check in between sessions or have shorter, focused conversations without being on camera. These options help people fit therapy around work, caregiving, or travel while using the approaches described above.