Amarilis Colon Berrios , FL Psychologist PY10918

Amarilis Colon Berrios is a licensed psychologist in Florida (FL Psychologist PY10918) with 15 years of professional experience. She has worked with people facing stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and major life changes, as well as challenges related to motivation, self-esteem, depression, addictions, and family or parenting concerns. Her practice also includes support for LGBT issues, anger and bipolar disorder, and a range of additional focus areas such as aging and geriatric issues, body image, cancer-related adjustment, codependency, communication problems, disaster-related coping, fertility concerns, first responder and veteran issues, guilt and shame, HIV / AIDS, hospice and end-of-life counseling, impulsivity, and questions about life purpose.

She approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, emphasizing individualized care that is tailored to a person’s unique situation. Treatment planning is collaborative and adjusted to fit specific needs and goals, drawing on evidence-informed methods to address symptoms and build practical coping skills. Amarilis recognizes that reaching out for help can take courage and values working with clients in a thoughtful, person-centered way that honors their strengths and priorities.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice and accept difficult thoughts and feelings while taking action toward what matters most to them. It is often useful for anxiety, stress, and adjusting to life changes because it emphasizes values-based goals and practical steps.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on the connections between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors and offers structured strategies to change unhelpful patterns. CBT is commonly used for depression, anxiety, motivation challenges, and coping skills development.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, EMDR, is a trauma-focused approach that supports processing distressing memories and reducing their emotional intensity. It is often applied when trauma or abuse has a lasting impact on daily functioning.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Amarilis works collaboratively with clients to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences and adapts treatment as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with licensed professionals offers flexible options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These formats make it easier to fit appointments into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and access care from different locations while working directly with therapists to move toward personal goals.