Meet the team
Valerie Vincente, MSW, Registered Clinical Social Work Intern, Lead Clinician
Valerie Vincente welcomes you to a safe space to put down burdens and experience restoration because she understands that life happens! With a Master’s of Social Work from Tulane University and experience within the community she specializes in: Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Stress Management, Life Transitions/Changes, Grief and Loss, Relationship Dynamics, Parenting, Behavioral Management, Women's Issues, and Faith-Based Counseling.
She is particularly passionate about individuals experiencing patterns of self-esteem issues, negative relationships, attachment issues, trouble with boundaries and Minority Men (experiencing life challenges). Utilizing strength identification, storytelling, and emotional processing she is committed to helping clients elevate and begin living a more fulfilling life.
There are so many experiences that influence a person’s life and Valerie is committed to encouraging you through your journey by offering a variety of trauma-informed evidence-based mental health practices that will help you pack an emotional toolbox fit to your unique needs. She believes change happens with the right support system and would like to become a part of yours.
Dominikqua St .Val, Office Administrator
Dominikqua St. Val is currently enrolled at Florida International University where she is obtaining her Bachelors in Psychology. She plans to continue her studies by obtaining a Master's Degree in Social Work from Florida International University.
She is fluent in Haitian-Creole. She has over 10 years' experience in customer service and office management. She understands and has experience verifying insurances, scheduling, and helping clients resolve issues and navigate systems of care.
Overall her goal is to provide excellent customer service and a positive patient care experience. She looks forward to growing within the organization, gaining experience in providing care to women of color.
Natasha Hollerman, LCSW, Clinician
Natasha Hollerman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who specializes in working with adolescents, individuals, and families who are struggling with stress, depression, and overall life challenges. She has a specialist in Education Leadership from Florida International University, Master’s in Social Work from Barry University, and a Bachelor’s in Science in Family and Children Science from Florida State University. She is native to Miami-Dade County and speaks Haitian-Creole.
She provides a safe, judgement-free therapeutic setting that assists clients in gaining a better understanding of their mental health needs. She uses the following interventions and modalities in her sessions with clients to help them reach their treatment goals: cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, and mindfulness-based techniques.
Her specific specialties are: General Mental Health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Women’ s Mental Health, Life Transitions, General Relationship Challenges (family, friends, co-workers), Domestic Abuse and Intimate Partner Violence, Trauma/ Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Personal Growth, and Self-Esteem .
Christie Iribarren , BS, MSW Candidate , Clinical Intern
It is a courageous act to ask for help, which shows strength and a willingness to change. We were not meant to travel through life alone, and therapy can be a powerful way to help you find your way forward. For more than 10 years, Christie has worked with and advocated for children, adolescents, adults, and families in her community. Christie holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Clinical Psychology from the University of Central Florida. She will graduate with a Master of Social Work degree from Tulane University in May 2023. Christie has great compassion for people navigating life's difficulties and feels honored to be able to help those who seek support.
Through a strengths-based, trauma-informed, and person-centered therapeutic approach, she recognizes the importance of building a supportive relationship with clients to encourage growth and promote healing.
Though she enjoys working with a wide array of individuals, her true passion is bringing healing and empowerment to people who have been through traumatic experiences. She has experience in the areas of Domestic /Intimate Partner Violence, Human Trafficking, Sexual Abuse, Child Welfare, Parenting, Education, and Community Advocacy.