Welcome from the Improving Lives team. We are so happy to see that you are considering working with our motivated and passionate counselors to make positive changes in your life. Our counselors are trained and certified to work with individuals, families, and groups from diverse cultural backgrounds, with a focus on utilizing Evidence-Based Practices (EBP). Our goal is to help you take positive steps towards a healthy and enjoyable life by collaboratively helping you navigate through the stresses that life throws at us.
Together we can improve lives!
To build a healthier, more empowered community by delivering mental health care the way it should be compassionate, collaborative, and rooted in evidence-based practices.
Our mission is to provide accessible, person-centered care that meets individuals where they are and helps them move forward with confidence and resilience.
Our core values guide every step of our care, ensuring compassionate and effective support for mental health.
Chief Executive Officer Certified Professional Coach
At Serapth, we are dedicated to helping you achieve mental wellness through personalized and evidence-based treatment.
90 minute session to determine necessary level of care and develop individualized treatment plan
Begin your Journey: Outpatient Therapy, Therapeutic Day Program (PHP) or Afternoon Intensive Program (IOP)
Our team of experienced professionals is dedicated to providing personalized care and support for your mental well-being.
Medical Director
Dr. Ares-Romero is double board-certified, a diplomat of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, and a diplomat of the American Board of Preventive Medicine as a specialist in Addiction Medicine. She is an Associate Professor for the University Of Miami School Of Medicine, for the Department of Psychiatry and Department of Anesthesiology – Pain Medicine Fellowship.
Clinical Director
Anais Torres, LMHC/LPC, brings 18 years in mental health with psychodynamic and medical-psychology training. She trained at Jackson Memorial Hospital in psychiatric units and consultation-liaison services. At Oliver-Pyatt Centers (now Monte Nido Miami), she rose to Clinical Director. In 2018, she founded Braving Vulnerability Counseling, treating eating disorders, mood disorders, anxiety, PTSD, and suicidality. She is the President of IAEDP Miami and an adjunct professor at FIU.
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern (RMHCI)
Isabella Fermin is a Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern (RMHCI) from Venezuela with experience in substance use treatment, crisis intervention, and stabilization. Her integrative approach incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Person-Centered Therapy, with a strong commitment to providing a safe, compassionate space that fosters self-discovery and lasting change.
Schedule a free consultation with one of our licensed therapists to discuss your needs and how we can support you.
