Online Therapy for Kids, Teens & Young Adults in Hialeah

I’m Erika, a clinical social worker who’s passionate about helping kids, teens, and young adults feel understood, supported, and empowered. Therapy doesn’t have to feel scary or boring — my goal is to make it a safe space where you can be yourself, ask questions, and explore your thoughts and feelings without judgment. I bring a wide cultural perspective to my work. As an immigrant who spent most of my life abroad and comes from a Hispanic and Italian family, I provide a unique understanding of different cultures, traditions, and ways of seeing the world. Whether you’re struggling with stress, anxiety, friendships, school, identity, or just figuring out the next stage in life I’m here to help you build skills, find your voice, and feel more confident.

I’m a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who is passionate about supporting children, teens, and young adults as they navigate life’s challenges. I specialize in working with clients who may be struggling with anxiety, emotional regulation, behavioral challenges, life transitions, self-esteem, or family stress. My goal is to help clients better understand their emotions and build healthy coping skills.

I believe in creating a safe space where individuals can explore their emotions and develop healthy coping strategies to build a stronger sense of self. My goal is to help clients become more confident, and self-aware to uncover their strengths. I am passionate about supporting children, adolescence, and adult as they navigate through life. My approach is that every client feels heard understood an empowered to create meaningful change.

I am a licensed mental health counselor with 5+ years of counseling experience. I have a passion for helping adolescents navigate their individual struggles and form a unique relationship with each client to ensure a space that is safe, comfortable, and challenging when necessary. I tailor sessions to fit client's needs and believe in treating clients respectfully. I value collaboration between the therapist, client, and caregiver to ensure successful completion of therapy goals.

My goal is to walk alongside each client wherever they need to go, to help them find their strengths, clarity, and move their life in a more fulfilling direction. I support ages 10 and up as they navigate life's many challenges. My approach is individualized and grounded in empathy, active listening, and evidence-based practices -such as person-centered therapy, CBT, mindfulness, play- and art therapy. I create a warm, safe, and nonjudgmental space where clients feel free to express themselves.

I work with children and families to support and strengthen their connections. I do individual and family counseling. Growing up is hard and so is parenting! We all have times when we could use extra support. Working with children means talking, role playing, games, and other activities. You can learn a lot using all of these! I am certified in Cognitive Behavioral Intervention for Trauma in Schools and Rebound and Recovery. I have experience with many approaches, including CBT and TF-CBT.

Shanica is a caring Licensed Professional Counselor with 20+ years of experience supporting adolescents, women, and families. With a strong background in education and clinical work, she helps clients navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, and women’s issues using CBT, DBT, and solution-focused care. Her warm, collaborative approach empowers clients to heal, grow, and build lasting resilience.