Our Team
Our mission is to help individuals overcome trauma in its many forms and promote the importance of mental and emotional health in our community.
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Lillianis J Cruz is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of Florida and obtained her Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology from Palm Beach Atlantic University in 2013. She is also trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), which is an evidenced based practice to help individuals with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Lillianis has the privilege of serving her local community as one of the few bilingual EMDR therapists in the area. As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, she is equipped to assist individuals with dealing with trauma and any other disturbances that may affect their functioning.
Lillianis is currently the Chief Executive Officer at Hope Behavioral Health, which she founded in October 2016, at the young age of 25. She ensures that our clients are served in a non-judgmental and safe environment. Lillianis is a Qualified Supervisor for Registered Mental Health Counseling Interns in the state of Florida and assists aspiring counselors to reach their goals in helping our community one session at a time.
Lillianis has had the opportunity to become an advocate for mental health in social media platforms, podcasts, as well as in Univision Orlando and Channel News 13 (2021). She is featured in the OrlandoVoyager magazine as well for her entrepreneurial work.
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Karianys Clemente, BS
– Mental Health Counselor.
I am a Student Intern currently obtaining my master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a concentration in Play Therapy from Palm Beach Atlantic University in Orlando. I like to integrate Play Therapy techniques with people of all ages to help them tune into unspoken emotions by using the play language. I also currently work under the direct supervision of the Chief Executive Officer of Hope Behavioral Health, Lillianis, LMHC. My modalities include Adlerian Therapy and Adlerian Play Therapy, and I am open to integrating modalities that best fit my clients’ needs. I am fluent in English and Spanish. My goal is to create a safe space where my clients can explore past experiences and patterns that have an impact on their present while giving them tools to build confidence.
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Catalina Lasso, LMHC
– Mental Health Counselor.
Catalina Lasso is a Licensed Mental Heath Counselor in the State of Florida. She obtained her Master’s Degree in Counseling and Psychology from Troy University in 2014 and since then has worked to help individuals towards improving their emotional functioning and wellbeing. She is trained in EMDR, is a qualified supervisor. Catalina is bilingual and provides services via Telehealth on Fridays.
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Lisa Sellitto, LCSW
– Clinical Social Worker.
Lisa is a Licensed Clinical Social worker in the state of Florida. Lisa obtained her Bachelor’s in Social Work from Florida State University and her Master’s in Social Work from Florida Atlantic University.
She has worked within the Community Mental Health realm, and has experience with diverse populations ranging from infants, children, adolescents, and adults. Lisa has experience providing mental health consultation to pre-school center sites to aid teachers in learning how to model social emotional skills to children.
She has experience as a school social worker, where she has facilitated social skills groups related to anxiety, grief, and depression. As an Infant Mental Health therapist, she has experience working with children and families who experienced trauma to help enhance and repair the dyadic relationship. Lisa utilizes modalities related to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Child Parent Psychotherapy, Attachment based therapy, psychodrama, and mindfulness.
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Lynnette Perez, LMHC
– Mental Health Counselor.
“In a world where we encounter so much stigma toward asking for help regarding mental health, I am blessed and privileged to be able to help those that build up the courage to face their challenges and difficulties head on. As a therapist, I love providing a safe space for my clients to open up while addressing and healing from those things that have been causing challenges in different areas of their lives.
I am passionate about the work that I do as a therapist and believe that the real work happens when we allow ourselves to explore our family of origin and history in order to understand ourselves as individuals and the world around us and heal from past hurts and trauma.
I also take into consideration the client’s religious views and incorporate them into the counseling process if they so desire. Cultural awareness and competency is also important to me since culture plays a vital role in our behaviors and beliefs. I speak Spanish and English and look forward to helping others regardless of their ethnic background and culture.”
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Oniel Rodriguez, MS
– Mental Health Counselor.
Hello! I am a dedicated bilingual (English/Spanish) registered mental health intern with a deep passion for creating a safe and healing space for those seeking support and guidance; especially for men, couples, families. I believe in the power of faith, compassion, grace, empathy, and understanding as tools for personal growth and transformation.
In 2017, I graduated with my Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Counseling from Palm Beach Atlantic in Orlando and I also currently work under the direct supervision of the Chief Executive Officer of Hope Behavioral Health, Lillianis J Cruz, LMHC.
My journey in therapy is marked by a commitment to helping people navigate life’s challenges and find purpose and healing through it all; using the things we can control as tools to help us navigate the things we can’t. I believe we all already possess the tools we need to inspire change in our lives, we just need to tap into them. I draw inspiration from my faith and use it as a foundation for addressing mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being (whenever requested). My warm and empathetic approach aims to inspire you to embark on a therapeutic journey, where together, you can explore your inner world, build resilience, and find the strength to overcome obstacles; working towards a brighter, more fulfilling future.
