The team that makes every successful visit possible.

Our mental health team is here to listen, support, and guide you toward better emotional health and balance.

Denisleydis Denis

   Medical Director & Family Physician

Karim Torres Sanchez

   Licensed Clinical Psychologist 

Yenima Hernandez Rodriguez

   Therapist

Rosario Maria Fraga Gomez

   Therapist

Taniabex Lopez Garcia

   Therapist

   Denisleydis Denis

   Clinical Director of Mental Health, LCSW-S
  • Denisleydis, LCSW is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 10 years of experience serving high-risk populations since 2014. She earned both her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Social Work from Barry University in 2014 and has since built a comprehensive clinical career across multiple levels of care.

  • Her professional experience includes work in psychiatric inpatient units, outpatient therapy settings, Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP), Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP), case management, insurance-based clinical services, and community outreach initiatives. She brings a well-rounded, systems-based approach to mental health care that supports individuals across diverse clinical environments.

  • She has extensive training in suicide prevention and specializes in working with adolescents struggling with self-harming behaviors—an area of practice she is deeply passionate about. While her experience spans children, adolescents, and adults, she has a particular focus on supporting teenagers, helping them build resilience, emotional regulation, and long-term coping skills.

  • In addition to her clinical work, she is the founder of 988 in Spanish, an initiative dedicated to expanding access to critical mental health crisis resources within the Hispanic community.

   Karim Torres Sanchez

   Licensed Clinical Psychologist
  • Dr. Karim J. Torres is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in Florida and Puerto Rico with 19 years of experience providing psychotherapy. She offers services in both Spanish and English and is a certified EMDR therapist.

  • Dr. Torres works in individual and group therapy modalities, treating a wide range of concerns including PTSD, anxiety disorders, depression, grief, trauma, panic disorders, life crises, acute and chronic stress, performance issues, ADHD, ASD, and other developmental and behavioral disorders.

  • She is also a Christian Life and Wellness Coach, integrating faith-based principles when appropriate to support emotional, spiritual, and holistic well-being. Her therapeutic approach incorporates evidence-based models such as Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), ARC (Attachment, Self-Regulation, and Competency), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), EMDR Therapy, and other clinically informed interventions.

  • Dr. Torres has extensive experience working with vulnerable populations and is deeply committed to promoting mental health, spiritual growth, and holistic wellness. She has dedicated her career to clinical services, prevention, and mentoring, with a specialization in trauma therapy.

  • In her practice, Dr. Torres offers a foundation of radical acceptance, compassion, and empathy, particularly when addressing vulnerable and shame-based life experiences. She provides a warm, safe, and supportive therapeutic environment that fosters trust, understanding, openness, and personal growth.

   Yenima de la C. Hernández Rodríguez

   Therapist
  • Yenima de la C. Hernández Rodríguez earned her degree in Psychology in Cuba and brings more than 17 years of clinical experience. She holds Master’s degrees in Community Mental Health and Sexuality, is certified as a Clinical Sexologist and Sexual Therapist, and completed her Doctorate in Psychology in Ecuador.

  • In the United States, she practices as a Master’s Level Practitioner, specializing in Third-Generation Contextual Therapies such as FAP, ACT, DBT, BA, IBCT, and Mindfulness-based approaches, supporting individuals and couples in building resilience, strengthening relationships, and enhancing overall well-being.

   Rosario María Fraga Gómez

   Therapist
  • Rosario María Fraga Gómez is a physician and psychiatrist with a Master’s in Clinical Psychology from the University of Havana. She brings over 30 years of medical experience and 23 years in psychotherapy.

  • In the United States, she practices as a Master’s Level Practitioner, specializing in individual, family, couples, and group therapy. Her approach integrates Narrative Therapy, CBT, DBT, and Reflective Dialogic practices to foster resilience, emotional well-being, and personal growth.

   Taniabex Lopez Garcia

   Therapist
  • Taniabex Lopez Garcia is a bilingual mental health professional dedicated to providing compassionate and culturally responsive care. She holds a Master’s Degree in Clinical Social Work and is a Registered Clinical Social Worker Intern (RCSW) with more of 7 years of experience serving children, adolescents, adults, and older adults.

  • Currently pursuing a PhD in Social Work, she specializes in individual and group therapy, supporting clients with evidence-based strategies that strengthen resilience and improve quality of life.

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