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IN-PERSON & ONLINE COUNSELING IN BOCA RATON, FL

Empowering Therapy for Children, Teens, and Adults

Does this sound like you or your child?

  • Feeling lonely and not understood.

  • Regularly stressed, worried, or panicky.

  • Confidence is at an all-time low.

  • Struggling to remain motivated.

  • Feeling exhausted and drained.

  • Sinking into increasingly negative feelings.

If so, I am here to help.

Hi, I am Ara Mascarenas

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I am a bilingual, empathetic, passionate, playful therapist who can help you find a way back to your authentic self. I've worked with children, teens, and young adults in various settings including schools, community centers, and my private practice.

I don’t claim to be the expert on your life—you are. I trust that you and your body already hold the wisdom you need.

My role is to walk alongside you through the mess, offering guidance as you reconnect with yourself. I believe you. I believe your feelings. There is nothing wrong with you, and you have no bad parts.

Together, we will uncover your path, release shame, and empower you to live authentically.

I can’t promise therapy will be easy, but it will be worth it.

MORE ABOUT ARA

Counseling Specialties

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Anxiety & Depression Counseling

Navigating life, school, and work can be overwhelming, affecting feelings about yourself, motivation, and willingness to show up for yourself and others.

Therapy helps you conquer challenges, believe in yourself, and build confidence to take control of your life.

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Attachment & Trauma Counseling

Being human is all about connection and belonging, but you struggle to connect meaningfully with your child, friends, or partner.

Therapy will show you that there is nothing wrong with you. You will be able to understand yourself better and why and how you show up with others. 

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Eating Disorders & Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Counseling

Struggling with body image, food, and other fixations can hinder enjoying the present moment, negatively impact health, and stifle self-expression.

Therapy helps build a better relationship with your mind and body and discover new patterns aligned with your values.

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Family & Divorce Counseling

Navigating divorce can strain your family bonds, disrupt daily routines, and create uncertainty about the future, making it challenging to move forward.

Therapy will help you process changes, improve family communication, and build resilience, guiding your family toward a new chapter of stability and growth.

Don’t wait, begin your healing journey today. 

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