Chris Carbonera received his Masters of Trauma-Informed Clinical Social Work from Barry University with a concentration in the mind and body connection as well as advanced clinical interventions for behavioral health.
He also received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Foreign Languages from the University of Puerto Rico. Chris is passionate about mental health and believes that it is his calling to a life of service to others to help alleviate human suffering, one individual at a time.
His experience includes helping individuals with the treatment of anxiety, abuse, anger management, bipolar disorder, gender dysphoria, depression, LGBTQIA issues, grief/loss, trauma, panic attacks, HIV, behavioral problems, personality disorder, self-esteem, stress management, substance use and other addictions, and relapse prevention and recovery. Chris also has experience working in private practice providing therapy to a diverse client base.
Chris utilizes an integrative approach to psychotherapy, combining evidenced-based techniques of trauma-informed care, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectic Behavioral Therapy (DBT), mindfulness, and Buddhist Psychology to meet the individual treatment goals of his clients. He is also fluent in Spanish.
“It is during our darkest moments that we must focus to see the light.” — Aristotle
