Hi, I’m Nicole! As a Florida native with a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and training in Applied Behavior Analysis, I’ve had the privilege of working with children, teens, and adults in schools, clinics, and community settings.

I specialize in helping clients with anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem, and life transitions by blending Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness-based strategies, and trauma-informed care. My approach is collaborative and compassionate—I meet you where you are and provide practical tools and insight to help you feel more grounded, confident, and connected.

Whether you’re a parent seeking support for your child or an adult navigating stress and uncertainty, I look forward to walking alongside you on your journey toward healing and growth.

Therapy is a space where you don’t have to have it all figured out. My goal is to meet you exactly where you are—with compassion, creativity, and evidence-based tools—so we can work together toward healing, growth, and a more fulfilling life.

Hi, I’m Nicole! As a Florida native with a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling a... Read More

I have always had a great well of empathy for others. Understanding and appreciating how and why people do what they do has been a driving force throughout my life. Being entrusted to hear peoples’ stories and how their experiences have impacted them is a cherished privilege. My early interest in understanding and supporting others in combination with my own journey of personal growth and introspection fueled my becoming a helping professional. I studied and continue to study psychology and human behavior. I graduated Summa Cum Laude from Ramapo College of New Jersey with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. I went on to earn a Master of Arts in School Counseling from Seton Hall University.

This passion led me to my first career as a middle school counselor; which I enjoyed for 12 years. My deepest commitment within educational settings has always been providing direct support to adolescents, young adults, and families navigating challenges. I provide a pathway to unveil barriers to success, facilitate understanding within families, and forge connections between home, school, and community as necessary. I continue to further my education, completing several doctoral psychology courses exploring a range of topics including but not limited to cultural diversity, physiological psychology, ADHD, and psychopharmacology. I also acquired a certification as a level one mindfulness clinician from Evergreen Certifications and a Family Trauma Professional Certification from the International Association of Trauma Professionals. My additional training and desire to reach out to more people with a broader range of care needs inspired me to work with both a remote Intensive Outpatient Program and a community mental health agency supporting adolescents and adults. This rewarding experience gave me the space to reflect on my true calling. Being a witness, guiding someone to overcome obstacles and become their most authentic, empowered self reaching goals and maximizing potential is an unparalleled joy I am grateful for everyday.

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My name is Dr. Ketsia Alexandre, and I believe healing begins when we feel truly seen and understood. With a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and a doctorate in Advanced Study in Human Behavior, I bring both academic depth and lived experience into my practice. Diagnosed with ADHD in adulthood, I’ve transformed that journey into a source of empathy and advocacy—helping clients navigate challenges with clarity, resilience, and self-compassion.

I specialize in working with children, teens and families across the lifespan—children (5+), teens, adults. My approach blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (Somatic CBT), Mindfulness-based CBT, and trauma-informed care to support clients managing ADHD, anxiety, family conflict, parenting stress, and life transitions. Sessions focus on both the body and the mind, helping clients build practical coping skills while reconnecting with their own inner resources.

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Founder of Journey Forward ~ Somatic Therapy, Sheli Garcia Aguirre, M.S. LMFT, is a bilingual licensed therapist, trauma specialist, and entrepreneur dedicated to helping high-achieving professionals of color reclaim peace, purpose, and power.

With nearly two decades in mental health and social services, Sheli blends Somatic CBT, EMDR, and mindfulness to support clients navigating anxiety, burnout, and trauma. Her clinical work is science-backed, culturally grounded, and always delivered with soul.

As a group practice owner, Sheli leads a growing team of therapists with a bold vision: to provide inclusive, embodied care that meets real-world stressors head-on. She also trains interns, mentors professionals, and offers organizational wellness consulting rooted in professional resilience.

Outside the therapy room, Sheli is a mom of two incredible kids (plus a cat named Nalah and a Goldendoodle named Simba), a co-author of Libertad with Forward-Facing, and a creator of somatic poetry and self-regulation resources. You’ll find her dancing, dreaming up retreats, and sharing healing tools on TikTok @bodyful.therapist.

Whether you’re a client, collaborator, or community member — Sheli’s mission is simple: to help you journey forward with courage, clarity, and compassion.

Founder of Journey Forward ~ Somatic Therapy, Sheli Garcia Aguirre, M.S. LMFT, is a bilingual lic... Read More

Credentials: Ada Rodríguez, MS. RMHCI. Mindfulness Coaching.

Focus Areas: Specializing in supporting women, adolescents, and young adults through life transitions. Areas of focus include women’s health concerns such as PCOS, perimenopause, and menopause, as well as anxiety, depression, and identity development. I provide a supportive space to foster self-compassion and adaptive self-acceptance.

Approach: I use an integrative approach that combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and somatic techniques within a trauma-informed and client-centered framework. In addition, I incorporate coaching strategies rooted in Positive Psychology to help clients identify strengths, build resilience, and move toward their personal and relational goals. My goal is to create a supportive space where clients feel safe, understood, and empowered to make meaningful changes.

Language: Bilingual in Spanish and English

Credentials: Ada Rodríguez, MS. RMHCI. Mindfulness Coaching. Focus Areas: Specializing in suppor... Read More