Clinicians

Elizabeth Manzano-Boulton, Ed.D., LMHC, CAGCS

Licensed Mental Health Counselor (Bilingual)

Dr. Elizabeth Manzano-Boulton is a licensed mental health counselor and a certified advanced grief counseling specialist who holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a Master’s degree in Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling from the University of South Florida. She earned her Doctoral degree in Counselor Education and Supervision from Argosy University. Dr. Manzano-Boulton is bilingual (in English and Spanish). She considers herself to be culturally competent and has an amplified view on diversity, how culture influences our choices and how we all have the potential to solve our problems. During her career, Dr. Manzano-Boulton has worked with the homeless population, with substance abuse groups and conducted individual counseling with clients suffering from anxiety, depression and relational problems. Her approach to counseling is mostly solution-focused. Dr. Manzano-Boulton believes that “client’s problems consist of these three sections (a) the problem, (b) the process of working toward the solution and (c) the elimination of the problem. Clients know what the problem is and what they want at the end, but they need guidance on how to get where they want to be.”

Fanny Correa, M.S.W., C.T.

Registered Clinical Social Worker Intern (Bilingual)

Fanny Correa MSW, CT earned a Master’s Degree in Social Work from Barry University and became Certified as a Traumatologist at the Green Cross Academy of Traumatology, Florida State University. She is bilingual (English/Spanish) with over 20 years of experience working in the clinical field with children, adolescents and adults from a variety of backgrounds. Areas of interest and expertise include helping individuals with depression, anxiety, anger-management, self-esteem, relationship concerns, spiritual issues, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, and life transitions. “My goal is to help people build resilience, help you process and develop tools to navigate what you are going through as well as empower you to cultivate a mindset and approach to living that gives you more happiness clarity and purpose. I strive to provide a safe, nonjudgmental environment where clients can be themselves without fear of rejection”.

Kariana M. Yulfo Matías, M.S.W., P.L.S.W.

Provisional Licensed Clinical Social Worker (Bilingual)

Kariana M. Yulfo Matías graduated from the University of PR in 2018 with a Master’s degree in Clinical Social Worker. She considers herself an active listener, respectful, and empathic. With eight years of experience in Puerto Rico, she has provided therapy and psychotherapy to children, adolescents, adults, and elders as individuals, groups, and families. Additionally, Kariana speaks Spanish and English, allowing her to serve a bigger population. Kariana’s approach is holistic, exploring many areas of life through various lenses. She believes the key to progress is to help people who have mental health needs achieve the goal of understanding and building coping skills. After the first session, “my goal is that you can develop better cognitive and emotional skills, reduce symptoms of mental illness, and cope with various life challenges to improve your life. Together, we will work on strategies that allow you to address the root causes of your difficulties and build meaningful social connections.”

Maikel Gonzalez, M.S.W.

Registered Clinical Social Worker Intern (Bilingual)

Maikel A. Gonzalez Armas graduated from the University of Havana in the Faculty of Psychology and continued his studies at Ana G. Mendez University where he obtained his Master’s in Social Work. He is currently registered as an Intern Clinical Social Worker in the State of Florida. He has worked with different populations with adaptive problems and how the environment determines their behavior, emotional states, and interpersonal relationships, incorporating skills in intervention and symptom management such as anxiety, depression, and stress. During his career as a mental health professional, he has been able to develop an intervention method based on the management of different therapeutic techniques to achieve the client’s goals. “My goal is to encourage people to develop mental abilities and resources to achieve their goals, their personal and spiritual fulfillment. Provide a professional service and offer support in those moments where one does not clearly see answers to your concerns and suffering.”

Karen Gonzalez Flores, M.S.W.

Registered Clinical Social Worker Intern (Bilingual)

Karen Gonzalez holds a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work and received her Master’s degree in Clinical Social Work from Ana G. Mendez University in Florida. She has worked with adolescents and adults on the autism spectrum, ADHD, PTSD, anxiety, depression, and substance abuse

throughout her career. She is now a certified rehabilitation counselor who focuses on children, adolescents, and their families. Karen respects her client’s emotional and cultural differences while focusing on their well-being and goal achievement. “Being part of the solution and not part of the problem,” is her guiding phrase.

Sandra Vasquez, M.S.W.

Registered Clinical Social Worker Intern (Bilingual)

Sandra Gonzalez holds a Bachelor’s degree in Law and received her Master’s degree in Clinical Social Work from Ana G. Mendez University in Florida. She has provided psychotherapy to children, adolescents, and adults for concerns surrounding anxiety, ADHD, depression, behavioral issues, and parent-children relationships. One of the areas on which Sandra likes to work the most is family conflicts, how to help them, and give them tools to solve their problems. Common recurring family dynamics include cohabitation, familial formation, and understanding member roles. Helping others develop skills to improve their quality of life, teaching them how to provide relief from biopsychosocial concerns, empower themselves within communities and achieve social justice is Sandra’s main drive.

Graduate Students

We have an Affiliation Agreement with several university graduate programs to have their students come to our office to complete their clinical hours toward their training. We are committed to ongoing training and mentoring of future generations of counselors and psychologists.