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Meet Dr. Becky

Jungian Psychotherapist, Certified TCM Herbalist, Transpersonal Researcher

Born and raised in Miami, Fl I was fortunate enough to be surrounded by diversity and multiculturalism. After starting my career in the mental health field, it became increasingly clear that modern psychotherapy and psychiatry leave much to be desired when it comes to serving the needs of the community, especially those who practice Afro-Carribean spiritualities here in South Florida. Realizing this need in the community, I've made it my mission to create a holistic space for all clients, especially those who have felt that traditional psychotherapy was not inclusive of their beliefs and culture.

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I am an initiate and practitioner of the Lucumi religion (aborisha) since 2007 and am an omo Yemaya. Aside from my personal involvement with the faith, I also actively work and study with elders in the community to bridge the divide between psychology, spirituality, and culture. 

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Curriculum Vitae

Accreditations​

  • LMHC License #MH17655​ (Florida Board of Health)

  • LMHC Qualified Supervisor # (Florida Board of Health)

  • 911 Dispatcher (Public Safety Communicator) #PST6768

  • Certified Traditional Chinese Medicine Herbalist

 

Current Research/Publications

  • Spiritual Sickness: A New Perspective and Approach to the Treatment of Psychosis (2021) (Download)

  • ​Dueño de la Cabeza: A Phenomenological Study of Santeria Healers on the Nature and Meaning of the Mind (2022) (Download)

  • Dreaming in Yoruba: The Mind as Understood by Lucumi Faith Practitioners (in progress)

  • Societal Shifts as Causality of Violent Expression (in progress)

  • Integration of the Fragmented Self: A Case Study (in progress)

  • Psychosis as Psychodrama: A Case Study (in progress)

       Follow my research here.

 

Education

  • Excelsior College, 2014, B.S. in Psychology, Minor in Sociology

  • Capella University, 2016, M.S. in Psychology

  • Albizu University, 2016-2018 Doctoral Studies in Neuropsychology ​

  • University of South Florida, 2021, LMHC Supervisor Certification

  • Capella University, 2019-2022 Ph.D. in Psychology

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Experience & Training

  • Private Practice (2016-current) Jungian Psychotherapist - Provides therapy services to individuals, couples, children, and families.

  • Walden University (2021-2022) Clinical Preceptor - Provided clinical supervision for an advanced psychiatric nursing (ARNP) student.

  • BetterHelp (2020-2021) Contracted Psychotherapist -Provided psychotherapy services via the BetterHelp platform.

  • Fellowship House (Forensic Multidisciplinary Team) (2018- 2020) Forensic Psychotherapist - Conducted intakes, individual and group therapy, and crisis intervention with patients deemed mentally incompetent to stand trial or not guilty by reason of insanity. Client population with primary diagnoses of schizophrenia, schizoaffective, and/or bipolar disorders with psychotic features

  • Goodman Psychological Center (2016-2018) Doctoral Student Clinician  - Provided therapy services for individuals, couples, children, and families. 

  • Miami Dade Police Department (2007-2017) Emergency Dispatcher - Provided crisis intervention with suicidal and homicidal callers.

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