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At ENLIGHTENING PATHS TO WELLBEING, the relationship between patient and practitioner is viewed as a collaborative partnership in the healing journey. This approach considers all factors impacting health and wellness, offering a comprehensive understanding of illness and the healing process. Care is focused on the WHOLE PERSON, which includes the physical body, mental state, and spiritual well-being, while also taking into account the individual’s community, lifestyle choices, habits, and past experiences that shape their current identity.
The philosophy here emphasizes working with the whole person rather than solely addressing specific illnesses. It is grounded in the belief that ENLIGHTENMENT is inherently present within each individual and is a reflection of our true nature and reality. The goal is not to attain enlightenment but to identify and eliminate obstacles that hinder its expression.
WELLBEING is defined as a state of overall contentment with life and acceptance of circumstances. It encompasses a positive sense of self and satisfaction, allowing individuals to align their lives with their personal desires and values.
The primary objective is to guide each client toward a deeper understanding of themselves and their life circumstances, facilitating a path to Enlightenment and enhanced Wellbeing.
Who is your Psychotherapist
Mariana was born and raised in Colombia, South America, where she graduated with a degree in psychology in 2004. In 2006, she relocated to the United States and, in 2010, assumed the role of lead teacher in a classroom for two-year-old children, implementing a Montessori approach. This initiative resulted in her classroom being recognized for achieving the highest learning outcomes at the center that year. In 2013, Mariana earned her Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling. By 2016, she had obtained licensure as a Mental Health Counselor in Florida, followed by the certification as a Trauma Incident Reduction Facilitator (TIRF) in 2018. In 2019, she became a Qualified Supervisor in Florida, and she completed her studies to receive certification as a Personality Disorder Treatment Provider (C-PD) in 2021.
Throughout her dedicated career in mental health, Mariana has been honored with various awards, including the 2018 Florida Distinguished Healthcare Diversity Advocate Award presented by the Florida Healthcare Diversity Summit. She has actively contributed to the community by developing and facilitating the inaugural Suicide Prevention Workshop in Immokalee City in 2019. In addition, she has participated in several radio and television interviews to raise awareness about access to mental health and substance use treatment. Mariana has also been featured in the magazine "Bella: Inspiring, Empowering Women" in the "Women to Watch" segment across two distinct editions.
Mariana possesses extensive experience in addressing a diverse range of mental health diagnoses, including anxiety, depression, mood disorders, oppositional defiant disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorders, schizophrenia, related disorders, substance use disorders, dual diagnosis, and post-traumatic stress disorder. Her expertise includes working with high-risk clients and providing services in mental health emergency settings.
“As a committed professional in the mental health field, I strongly believe that wellness is a balance in the different aspects of an individual including physical, psychological, spiritual and environmental areas of someone's life”.