Amarilis Colon Berrios, FL Psychologist
Therapist focused on personal stories and change
Details
| Name | Amarilis Colon Berrios |
|---|---|
| Credentials | FL Psychologist |
| Based in | Florida |
| Licensed in | Florida |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English, Spanish |
| Years in practice | 15 |
About Amarilis
Amarilis Colon Berrios is a Florida psychologist with 15 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and issues like self-esteem and motivation. She works with concerns including addictions, anger, bipolar symptoms, parenting challenges, and life transitions. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Her approach emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and practical steps clients can use between meetings. She uses Narrative Therapy to help people untangle the stories they tell about themselves.
Background and approach
That work looks at patterns, roles, and events to create new meanings and options. Amarilis also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy when those methods fit a person’s goals. These approaches focus on values, present-moment choices, and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior.
Therapy with her is collaborative. She listens first, then works with each person to set clear, doable goals. Sessions may include talking, worksheets, behavioral experiments, and steps to practice at home.
The emphasis is on practical changes that feel relevant to daily life. She tailors plans to individual needs rather than using a one-size-fits-all model. For people who have experienced trauma, she may integrate targeted interventions to reduce overwhelming memories and improve coping.
For those facing life transitions, the focus is on building routines and supports that match personal values. Amarilis welcomes people who want steady, respectful help to make real changes. The first session is used to hear your story and plan the next steps together.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief among the things Amarilis works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Fertility issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Impulsivity
- Life purpose
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Personality disorders
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Self-love
- Somatization
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Amarilis among the ways she works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Amarilis among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Amarilis among the ways she works.
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR): Listed by Amarilis among the ways she works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Amarilis among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Amarilis among the ways she works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Amarilis among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Amarilis directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Amarilis directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How narrative and action-focused therapies work online
Amarilis often uses Narrative Therapy to help people reframe the stories that shape their lives. That work involves naming recurring themes, separating problems from identity, and building new storylines that open up choices. She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people connect with values, accept difficult feelings, and take committed action toward what matters.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Amarilis treats therapy as a collaboration - she will listen to your goals, try different techniques, and adjust the plan based on what helps you progress. Together you can choose approaches that fit your preferences and daily life.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make attendance easier. Video is useful for in-depth conversations and interactive exercises. Phone sessions can work when bandwidth is limited or when you need a shorter check-in. Live chat and text messaging let you share updates, reflections, or brief skills practice between longer appointments. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or busy schedules.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns does she help with?
She supports people coping with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, addictions, anger, bipolar symptoms, parenting strains, and life changes.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth. She listens first, then helps set clear goals and practical steps to try between sessions.
What is her clinical background?
She is a psychologist with 15 years of professional experience working with a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She holds a Florida Psychologist license listed as FL Psychologist PY10918 and provides services from Florida.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish for people who prefer either language.
What session formats are offered?
She meets by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
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