Lake Mary Counseling & Wellness Center
Lake Mary Counseling & Wellness Center
MISSION
MISSION
Our mission is to help individuals, families and groups to be resilient and promote self-development. We are focused on providing mental health services seeking to help clients to find solutions and alternatives to improve their quality of life.
Practitioners
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Practitioners
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Adriana Rueda-Barrera
Adriana Rueda-Barrera
Clinical Mental Health Counselor
Clinical Mental Health Counselor
MS, LMHC, NCC
Adriana Rueda-Barrera, LMHC, NCC has extensive experience in working to create and promote programs to overcome mental health issues. She worked during 15 years in Colombia designing, planning, and executing recovery programs for clients with severe mental problems. She developed several investigations in the area of promoting and prevention in order to reach and help communities in risk.
During her time at USA, since 2002, she has continued her journey focused her practice on promoting and developing wellness programs. She worked as an Intern fellow at the Center for Drug Free Living and has continue growing her private practice concentrated on helping clients with mental issues: anxiety disorders, depression, trauma [PTSD], substance abuse, and sexual abuse.
“I see myself as a counselor for wellness in which the main purpose is to promote mental health. For the theoretical point of view, my practice is being framed by Adlerian and Existential approaches, assuming counseling as a process that addresses awareness of mission and purpose in the client’s life. From my understanding, I have accepted the mission of encouraging clients to move forward in their lives and look for something beyond their personal needs. "
Margie Grebin
Margie Grebin
Marriage and Family Therapist
Marriage and Family Therapist
MS, LMFT, FT
Margie Grebin, registered with the State of Florida, is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She obtained her B.A. in Psychology from Stetson University, Deland, Florida, and continued at Stetson obtaining M.S. degree and graduating in December 2006. She graduated with honors for both B.A. and M.S. She works with individuals, couples and families, providing skills to bring about self-understanding, self-acceptance, transformation and efficiency, while remaining flexible in adapting the therapeutic techniques to align to the needs of the client.
She is a member of the local Central Florida Association for Marriage and Family Therapists and the American Counseling Association. Additionally, she also is a member of the national organization, the Association for Death Education and Counseling, and hold the highest credentialing with this organization as a "Fellow in Thanatology," noting a concentrated study and understanding in aspects of death, dying and bereavement.
" I am dedicated to continuing education, through reading, workshops, consultation with colleagues and participation in organizational monthly meetings that can enhance my skills as a clinician. I see my role as a professional counselor as one that encompasses continual learning, application and growth."
Rosa Salja-Mota
Rosa Salja-Mota
Marriage and Family Therapist
Marriage and Family Therapist
MS, LMFT, FT
Rosa Salja-Mota is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who obtained her master’s degree from Stetson University and graduated in 2006.
She was intern of the year while doing her practicum and internship at The Center for Drug Free living in Orlando. Rosa is a member of the American Counseling Association and she continues to find new opportunities to learn and be informed about innovative methods of promoting mental health.
Her practice includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness as foundational principles. Rosa also uses an eclectic range of therapeutic techniques, depending on her client ‘s needs.
“I am a practitioner who believes in the therapeutic process and its positive contributions to a person’s life. My therapy approach is humanistic mental health that emphasizes the importance of being your true self in order to lead the most fulfilling life. My style is client-centered, meaning I will meet you at the point where you are emotionally, and work with you based on your goals. As a clinician, my priority is that you feel safe and heard.”