Ms. Fonseca is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Qualified Supervisor in the State of Florida.  She graduated with a Master’s degree in Social Work in 2001 from Florida International University and became licensed as a Clinical Social Worker in the State of Florida in 2005.  She has 15 years of experience providing mental health and substance abuse services to children, adolescents, and adults.  Her experience includes providing services in different levels of care such as outpatient, inpatient, and residential treatment settings.  In addition to providing direct services in the community, she has provided clinical supervision to FIU and Barry University Social Work students and has successfully supervised crisis stabilization services in Miami-Dade County. 

Ms. Fonseca is passionate about helping her clients find their inner strength and work towards achieving their goals.  She believes that everyone has the capacity for growth and that every experience has something valuable to teach us about ourselves.  Her approach includes building confidence and trust within the therapeutic relationship and empowering clients to utilize and build upon their natural coping strategies throughout the process of self-discovery and change.

Specialties

• Chronic Mental Health disorders (Bipolar, Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorders)

• Depression

• Anxiety and Panic Disorders

• Crisis Intervention

• Domestic Violence and Trauma

• Substance Abuse

• Bereavement

• Health Issues (cancer, diabetes, pain management)

• Weight Management and Smoking Cessation

• Adjustment Issues (caregiver stress, divorce, parenthood, retirement, “empty nest”)

• Working with Adolescents and Adults

• Supervision of Social Work Registered Interns pursuing licensure

• In-Service Trainings regarding various mental health topics

• Bilingual – English/Spanish