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When you've spent so much time taking care of everyone else, it's easy to lose sight of your own needs. Anxiety, depression, constant stress, trauma, or relationship challenges can leave you feeling emotionally exhausted, disconnected, and unsure how to move forward. You deserve a space where you don't have to carry everything alone and where healing feels possible. I partner with individuals navigating anxiety, depression, stress management, trauma, and PTSD so they can strengthen their relationships, build emotional resilience, and reconnect with the version of themselves they've been missing. Working with adolescents, adults, couples, and families in both English and Spanish, I strive to create a welcoming, affirming environment where every client feels respected, understood, and empowered to create meaningful, lasting change.

You’re doing your best to hold it all together, but inside, you feel overwhelmed. I help individuals move through anxiety, emotional exhaustion, and painful experiences with greater steadiness and self-understanding. Using EMDR, CBT, mindfulness, and somatic approaches, I work with my clients to reduce distress, process past trauma, and create meaningful, lasting change.

I’m a Board‐Certified PMHNP offering evidence‐based telepsychiatry and thoughtful medication management for clients 5 and up. I provide comprehensive evaluations for anxiety, depression, ADHD, PTSD, bipolar disorder, and more in a collaborative, non‐judgmental environment.

Stephanie Ycasa earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Florida International University in 2019 and her Master’s degree in Social Work, with a focus on Mental Health and Trauma, from the University of Denver in 2023. Stephanie has over 8 years working with children, adolescents, and their families within school and clinical settings. Stephanie is fluent in both English and Spanish. Stephanie works with clients across the lifespan, starting at the age of 13 years old.

In session, Stephanie uses a multifaceted therapeutic skillset that includes evidence-based interventions tailored to the unique needs of each client. She integrates Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to address cognitive distortions and enhance emotional regulation.

Hi, I’m Chiedza aka Chi Chi, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who works with individuals, couples, and families navigating life’s transitions, relationship challenges, anxiety, self-esteem, and emotional overwhelm. I earned my Master’s degree in Couples and Family Therapy from Nova Southeastern University and believe that healing happens when people feel safe enough to be seen, understood, and challenged with compassion.

My work is rooted in the understanding that we don’t exist in isolation—our relationships, experiences, and environments all influence how we think, feel, and connect with others. Whether you’re struggling with communication, navigating a major life change, or trying to better understand yourself, I’m here to help you move toward a life that feels more authentic and aligned with your values.

I strive to create a space where clients feel accepted without judgment while also feeling empowered to grow. My goal isn’t to tell you who to be—it’s to help you discover who you already are beneath expectations, fear, and old patterns.

If you're navigating a major life transition, processing trauma, or carrying the weight of military service, you don't have to do it alone. I'm a therapist based in Central Florida with over 30 years in the behavioral health field, and I specialize in helping people find their footing again — whether that's adjusting to a new season of life, healing from a difficult experience, or working through the complexities of relationships. I have a particular passion for working with older adults, and I also provide military resilience support for veterans and service members.

With 3+ years of experience providing counseling services to adolescents and adults, I have been able to cultivate and expand my expertise and knowledge in this field. I received my BS in Psychology from the University of Houston. I later received her M.Ed. in Counseling & Development from Lamar University. I specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, and grief issues.

If you've found your way here, chances are you're carrying something heavy. Maybe anxiety that won't quiet down, grief that reshaped your world, the exhaustion of new motherhood, or a quiet sense that you've lost track of who you are. Whatever it is, I want you to know you don't have to hold it alone anymore.

I became a therapist because I believe every person's story matters, and because I've seen what happens when someone finally feels safe enough to tell theirs. That's the part of this work I love most: watching people move from stuck and overwhelmed to grounded and free. I bring warmth and empathy to every session, but I'll also be honest with you. My clients often tell me they feel truly heard for the first time, and that's exactly what I'm hoping to give you.

I especially love working with people navigating identity, maternal mental health, grief and loss, cultural and ethnic experiences, and anxiety. I bring a culturally sensitive lens to all of it, because your background, your faith, and your family are part of your story too — not something to leave at the door.