Amarilis Colon Berrios , FL Psychologist PY10918

Dr. Amarilis Colon Berrios is a Florida-licensed psychologist with 15 years of clinical experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, relationship challenges, mood concerns, and substance-related issues. She works with individuals facing life transitions, parenting and family difficulties, identity and LGBT-related concerns, and a range of medical and end-of-life challenges such as cancer, hospice, and HIV/AIDS. Her practice emphasizes building motivation, strengthening self-esteem, and developing skills to manage anger, impulsivity, and co-occurring conditions like bipolar disorder.

She approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, tailoring conversations and treatment plans to the unique needs and goals of the individual. Her training includes evidence-informed methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, Motivational Interviewing, and client-centered approaches, which she integrates according to what will best support each person. Dr. Colon Berrios provides therapy in English and Spanish and brings an understanding of issues facing veterans, first responders, older adults, and those coping with fertility or bereavement concerns.

She holds the credential FL Psychologist PY10918, indicating licensure to practice psychology in Florida. Seeking therapy takes courage, and Dr. Colon Berrios aims to offer a respectful, individualized space for people to explore change and build coping strategies.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Dr. Colon Berrios commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and EMDR in her work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them, build psychological flexibility, and take committed action toward meaningful goals while learning to live with difficult thoughts and feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and reshaping unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress and to develop practical coping skills. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma-focused approach that assists people in processing distressing memories and reducing their emotional impact, which can be helpful for those coping with abuse, accidents, or other traumatic events.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Dr. Colon Berrios collaborates with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques over time so therapy remains responsive and practical for the individual.

Online therapy with this practice offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, allowing people to access care from home or while managing busy schedules. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, try different modes of communication, and fit sessions into daily life when in-person visits are not feasible.