Miriam Letty Cardozo, MS., LMHC

Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over seventeen years of experience. Sound and proven track record as Psychosocial Counselor and Therapist. Experienced in couples, trauma and individuals counseling, multi-functional teams, group facilitator and personal skills development coach. Practicum and Internship Graduate Student Supervisor. Trained EMDR professional. Certified Practitioner Reconsolidation of Traumatic Memories Protocol (RTM), Biblical Counselor Experience. Bilingual (Spanish-English) Marriage and Families | Individuals | Addictions | Leadership | Elderly | Trauma | Grieve | EMDR | EFT | RTM | Evidence-based practice | Case Manager | Graduate Student Supervisor | Spiritual Support and Biblical Counseling | Small Business Owner Experience Hope and Healing Counseling Center, Coral Springs, FL Founder, Clinical Director Aug 2017 – current - Couples and Individuals counseling using Evidence-based techniques, EMDR, EFT, RTM and Christian Counseling Living Waters Christian Counseling, Tamarac, FL Counselor Mar 2016 – current - One-on-one counseling for grief processing, pre-marital, marital, depression, sexual abuse, addictions, trauma counseling - Spiritual, anger management and domestic struggles - Graduate Student Supervisor Henderson Behavioral Health, Ft Lauderdale, FL Youth and Family Therapist – Family Counseling and Outpatient Program June 2015 – Sept 2017 - Provided evidence-based mental health services to children/youth and their families. It included therapy for individual children and adults. - Taught problem-solving skills, behavior strategies, anger management skills, social skills training and parenting skills, and drug used and relapse prevention. - Provided service in the community or within the family home. - Maintained a caseload of 30 clients with supporting documentation and records in a timely manner. - Launched and leads a program (PREP) for parents with children serviced by Henderson. - Therapeutic Behavioral On-Site Services (TBOS) Youth & Family Case Manager Feb 2014– June 2015 - Helped youth and families with complex needs have a better life by ensuring accesses to the most appropriate resources through the development of coordinated plans based on the strengths, needs culture and preferences of the child family served. - Served young adults with dual diagnoses, addictions and behavioral concerns. Target case manager. Progress Notes, Outcome measurement documentation, charts update. - Facilitated CFT wraparound meetings. Drug Abuse Foundation, Delray Beach, FL Assessment Therapist 2015 - Intervened and delivered critical services to clients seeking care. Provided the most appropriate and least restrictive intervention. Exposed clients and others to the lowest risk level. Phone: 754.208.9100 Email: [email protected] Miriam L. Cardozo - MS, LMHC - Carefully examined a variety of clinical histories including appropriate clinical discovery findings to determine the client’s primary needs to support the formulation of a diagnostic impression. - Determined an appropriate intervention strategy recommendation consistent with diagnostic impression and American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) criteria. - Improved client’s knowledge and awareness of his/her presenting problem and the value of treatment intervention as a means to address such problems. - Provided limited support to facilitate client receiving recommended care. Reflection Wellness Center of Broward, Davie, Florida Psychosocial Rehabilitation Program Counselor 2013 - 2014 - Maintained open communication lines with facility staff, clinicians and physicians, clients and families. - Organized and facilitated Psycho-educational groups to clients with dual diagnoses (mental illness and addictions). - Responsible for educating clients on life management, social skills development, symptoms management, crisis intervention and other pertinent skills needs. - Completed group notes in accordance with Medicaid guidelines and ensure services provided an individualized to meet each client’s needs, keep confidentiality according to the law. Argentina’s Federal Services Agency for Retirees, Pensioners and Veterans (PAMI). Buenos Aires, Arg. Counselor, Case Analysis Manager for PAMI Escucha y Responde - Call center supervisor 1987 – 2004 - Responsible for analyzing, responding and resolving complaints and mental health services requests for retirees, pensioners, veterans and their families. - Coordinated services with network providers to ensure services were provided in a timely manner. - Developed and maintained a positive working relationship with providers and plan members. - Managed retiree cases and records with hospitals, physicians and other third parties Drafted and transcribed legal documents and correspondence. Education Palm Beach Atlantic University 2012 - 2015 M.S. in Counseling Psychology - Mental Health Counseling, Family and Marriage, Substance Abuse. Trinity International University. Davie, FL. B.A. Psychology (Magna Cum Laude) Universidad de Buenos Aires. Argentina. Completed 4 of a 6 years undergraduate degree in Psychology. Professional Training - Reconsolidation of Traumatic Memories Protocol (RTM) - Emotional Focus Therapy (EFT) - Marriage and Family Gottman Method. Levels I, II and III - EMDR Professional` - Certify Wraparound Facilitator - CFARS – CPI – CPR - Certified Prepare & Enrich Facilitator - Couples Communication Skills facilitator Phone: 754.208.9100 Email: [email protected] 2009 – 2012 1999 – 2003 Miriam L. Cardozo - MS, LMHC - Workshop “Winning the Battle over Addiction: All in the family.” South Florida Board of Christian Counselors. PBA. - Client Service Training -School of Health and Health Services The George Washington University. Professional Memberships - South Florida Association of Christian Counselors (SFACC) - American Counseling Association (ACA) - American Telemedicine Association (ATA) Volunteer Work - 4Kids South Florida “His caring Place” Building trust, support and counseling with unwed mothers 2013 -2014 - Calvary Chapel Fort Lauderdale / Parkland Hospitality and Altar Ministries volunteer. Special Events volunteer. Biblical Counseling and Depression Support Groups volunteer. - Church By The Glades Support groups volunteer. Severe and Mild Depression, Divorce Care.