Meet Ara Mascarenas, LMHC
(She/Her)
I'm a bilingual Latinx Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida specializing in teen and young adult therapy, along with parenting support. As a teen and young adult expert, I work with clients navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, self-esteem issues, and life transitions. I also provide parenting counseling to help families strengthen communication and connection. I specialize in supporting families through divorce and major life changes.
I’m no different from the clients I see. Like everyone else, I'm human. I've had both wonderful and challenging experiences that have shaped who I am and how I help.
When people ask me why I became a therapist, the truth is that this job chose me. I am grateful to be allowed into my clients' worlds, to hold space for their suffering, and to make meaning together.
ONLINE COUNSELING THROUGHOUT FLORIDA
Creating a Safe and Understanding Space
Now that you’re here, let’s focus on you. You deserve a therapy experience that truly understands you, with your needs, goals, and comfort as the top priority.
In your sessions, you’ll have a safe space to be yourself. You can start exploring your thoughts and feelings and express them openly when you’re ready. The sessions will provide a nonjudgmental environment that prioritizes your safety and comfort.
Therapy is a unique experience for everyone, so each session will be tailored to your needs.
Education & Licensure
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, University of British Columbia - 2017
Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling, Nova Southeastern University - 2021
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Florida #MH23611
Affiliations & Training
Secretary of Mental Health Counselors Association of Palm Beach
Group co-facilitator for the National Alliance for Eating Disorders
Parent Facilitator for Circle of Security
Therapeutic Approaches
EMDR Trained
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Circle of Security
Somatic Experiencing (SE)
Attachment-Based Therapy
Narrative Therapy
As Featured On
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Five Tips to Effectively Parent After Your Divorce
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Helping Teens Thrive: Emotional Regulation, Social Media Pressures, and Parenting Strategies
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Secrets to Successful Co-Parenting After Divorce
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Parenting with Presence: Parental Burnout & Child Mental Health
With Ara Mascarenas
