Dr. Yamila Santos has a doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology (Ph.D.) from Carlos Albizu University – San Juan Campus. Dr. Santos completed her Internship at Lutheran Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York, where she provided community-based and school-based mental health services to residents of the surrounding communities. She is a Licensed Psychologist in the state of Florida. Dr. Santos founded Primary Psychology of Central Florida in 2013, driven by a strong passion to help individuals and families identify their needs and develop their highest potential. She has extensive training and experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and the geriatric population. She specializes in psychological testing for the diagnosis of different behavioral health issues. Dr. Santos has received training in the diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and currently performs comprehensive psychological evaluations using the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS-2), among other psychological tests.

Dr. Jose E. Santos is a Licensed Psychologist in the State of Florida since 2013 and Puerto Rico since 1985. His more than 30 years of experience in the field of Psychology have brought a wide variety of experiences, including: Researcher, Professor, Lecturer and Psychotherapist. Dr. Santos has a vast experience working with children, adolescents, adults, couples, elders and individuals with substance abuse problems. Currently, he maintains an active professional practice in Florida and Puerto Rico and is part of the evaluation team of the Amaranth Research Project, working with people with Alzheimer Disease. Dr. Santos has a Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from Carlos Albizu University in Puerto Rico and specialized studies in the cognitive field from institutions in Israel, Mexico and Venezuela.

Dr. Gisela Adorno is a clinical psychologist licensed in the state of Florida. My greatest dream since I was a little girl was to be able to help other people. For that reason, I chose to be a Psychologist. It is a great satisfaction to see how people can transform adversities into learning experiences and take control of their lives. My core values are compassion, empathy and honesty. With me you can find a safe environment where you can share your emotions and make the changes you want in your life. I work mostly with teenagers and adults. I follow the perspective that the mind and the body are connected, therefore all the changes we make have an impact in our physical health and vice versa. Some of the problems which I have worked with are: domestic violence, family conflicts, job burnout, adherence to medical treatment, stigma, identity issues and acculturation process. I provide psychological services in Spanish and English.

Dr. Miladys N. Rivera is a passionate Scholar whose experience encompasses the clinical, academic, and research arenas. Dr. Rivera has a PhD in Clinical Psychology from Carlos Albizu University in San Juan, PR; and a Post-Doctoral Degree in Clinical Research from the School of Medicine of Puerto Rico, Medical Sciences Campus. She enjoys being a facilitator for change and is a strong advocate in the awareness of health disparities. Her clinical experience includes work with children, adolescents, and adults in psychotherapy, psychological evaluation and clinical diagnosis. She has an extensive experience in the field of psychological evaluation of liver transplant candidates that includes a peer reviewed journal publication. Dr. Rivera also performs psychological assessment for bariatric, pain pump, and spinal stimulator patients, as part of their pre-surgical assessment procedure. Through her work, Dr. Rivera aims to have an impact that goes beyond the individual level, reaching community and society. Dr. Rivera is a licensed psychologist in the State of Florida.

Michelle is a fully bilingual licensed psychologist who was raised in Puerto Rico and now lives in Orlando, Florida. She completed her doctoral degree in Carlos Albizu University (CAU), San Juan Campus. While completing her doctoral degree, Michelle participated of many committees and student organizations that would vouch for student rights and would promote the education of LGBTQI matters. While completing her studies, Michelle was also part of CAU’s outpatient program which offered services for victims of crime and sexual abuse. 

After Michelle completed her studies, she moved to Kissimmee, Florida to complete her internship and Post-Doctoral residency at Park Place Behavioral Healthcare (PPBH) in Osceola County. She completed rotations in the Crisis Unit, Substance Abuse and Detox Center and in the Children and Adult Outpatient Program. 

Throughout the years Michelle has continued expanding her knowledge on gender and sexual diversity, victims of trauma, mood-related disorders and cultural and ethnic minorities. Michelle has offered workshops focused on primary care treatment with cultural sensitivity, general mental health and matters related to the LGBTQI community. Currently, she offers individual therapy services and psychological evaluations to people of all ages. Although most of her training involves 1st to 3rd generation Cognitive-Behavioral Therapies, she has an integrative approach to best fit her client’s needs. Finally, she occasionally works as adjunct professor at Valencia College, Osceola County where she has taught both General Psychology and Developmental Psychology.

I began my studies in psychology in 1996 and graduated with a Bachelor of Psychology in 1999. I also attained a Master of Arts Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Currently, I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the State of Florida since 2017. My twenty years of experience with co-occurring disorders (mental health and substance use) have occurred in two states, Massachusetts and more recently in the last thirteen years in Florida. These have included individual/group counseling/therapy, case management, and in-home /school supportive counseling services. Most of my experiences are with the adolescent and adult population and I consider myself a person-centered therapist which to me means the following: Meeting a client where they are, upholding empathy (putting myself in someone else’s shoes), and remaining non-judgmental. In addition to maintaining a person-centered approach to counseling, I also believe and have learned in my past and current employment experiences the value of incorporating evidence-based therapies such as cognitive behavioral and/or solution focused approaches. Lastly, I incorporate a strengths-based approach within an individual coming to counseling. We will work as a collaborative team utilizing your expertise in your own life and what I have attained along my professional and personal experiences as they apply to your individual situation. The overall purpose of therapy is to work together towards your goals to achieve/attain an improved present and future life.

Henriette Yonts graduated from the University of Central Florida with a Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy in 2014. She is licensed in the state of Florida. Upon graduation, Henriette worked in the field of substance use disorders as a counselor for a total of three years. Originally from South Africa, Henriette relocated to Florida with her parents in 2001. She obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Elementary Education in 2007, taught for six years, and then decided to dedicate her life to providing therapy to children, adolescents, adult individuals, couples, and families. Henriette has experience utilizing a family systems approach to support healing and growth within a family unit, solution focused therapy to facilitate change during short term therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to address symptoms of anxiety and depression.

Ellen is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) in the State of Florida. She graduated with her Master’s degree from the University of Central Florida in 2015 in Marriage and Family Therapy. She spent the next three years working on a crisis stabilization unit at a psychiatric hospital. Her specialty was working with persistent and pervasive mental illness with a focus on stabilization and crisis management. She found joy in working with the families of her clients. Ellen then worked at a rehabilitation facility to assist in developing a pilot program to integrate family therapy with ongoing sobriety. She found her passion for working with couples and families. Ellen works from a solution-focused, cognitive behavioral, and family systems approach when working with couples and families. When dealing with addiction, she works from a solution-focused, cognitive behavioral, and motivational interviewing approach.

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the State of Florida. I earned a Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology from Carlos Albizu University (formerly, Centro Caribeño de Estudios Post Graduados) in San Juan, Puerto Rico. I have over 30 years of experience as a Clinician and Therapist. I also have formal training in Infant/Toddler Mental Health for children 0 to 5 years old from the Harris Institute, and I am certified as an Adoption Specialist by the State of Florida. My experience includes 12 years as an Early Interventionist and 15 years as the Mental Health Consultant for Early Head Start and Head Start programs in Northwest Florida. I have formal training in Reflective Supervision and as Facilitator for Circle of Security® parenting classes. My primary experience is in counseling children 1 to 12 years old with a wide range of emotional and/or behavioral problems.

Dr. Mario Perez Rodriguez received his Doctoral Degree in Counselling Psychology (Psy.D.) from University of Turabo (Puerto Rico) in 2017. He is currently a Post Doctoral resident at Primary Psychology of Central Florida. He has a Professional certification as a Couples and Family Therapist as well as a Forensic As a counselling psychologist he has over 8 years of experience providing outpatient mental health services to patients who suffer from a variety of co-occurring psychiatric and psychological disorders including Autism, ADHD, Depression and other mood related disorders, Anxiety Disorders and Couples and Family problems. Dr. Perez has experience in psychological assessment and diagnosis with children, adolescents and adults. He provides services in English and Spanish. Dr. Perez is a Licensed Psychologist in Puerto Rico and is currently in the process of being licensed in the State of Florida.

Dr. Leidi Perez-Estremera received her Philosophy Doctoral Degree (Ph.D) in Clinical Psychology from Ponce Health Sciences University, School of Brain and Behavioral Sciences. She has a professional certificate in Neuropsychological Rehabilitation and specialized throughout her doctoral degree in Neuropsychological Assessment and Health Psychology. While completing her studies, she participated in research with the Ponce Research Institute with neurodegenerative diseases such Alzheimer’s Disease, Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Multiple Sclerosis, as well as in assessment of neurodevelopment delays in children. Dr. Perez’s clinical experience includes behavioral health interventions, crisis intervention and chronic illness interventions. She worked as a practice student in Damas Hospital in Ponce, PR., Wellness Center from Ponce Health Sciences, and completed her internship in Migrant Health Center in Yauco. She enjoys multi-culturality and is passionate the importance of diversity, empathy and inclusion. She is multilingual as she speaks English, Spanish, Italian, and Korean. She is currently learning Sign Language to expand her knowledge and empathy towards minorities.