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Dr. Jose Bermudez, PsyD

Dr. Jose Bermudez, PsyD

Psychologist
9425 Sunset Dr, Ste 267, Miami, FL
I’m Dr. Jose Bermudez, founder and CEO of Optimal Living Center, and I’ve spent the last 20 years in the mental health field learning that optimal living isn’t about perfection – it’s about becoming the best version of yourself, even when life gets complicated. Growing up in Brooklyn taught me that life can be challenging, but it also taught me that we all have the power to choose how we respond to those challenges. That’s the heart of what I call “Opt 2 Live” – the decision to live life fully instead of just existing from day to day. My doctoral degree is in clinical psychology with a subspecialty in forensic psychology, but my real education came from working with people who’ve faced some of life’s toughest circumstances. I spent nearly 10 years as the psychological services director in both inpatient and outpatient prison units, working with individuals that many would consider the most challenging population in mental health. I also worked for nearly a decade with children and teens labeled as severely emotionally disturbed in the public school system, supporting young people ages 3 to 21 who were struggling to find their way. These experiences shaped my understanding that everyone – no matter their background or circumstances – deserves the chance to live optimally. As a Black and Hispanic man with a strong Christian faith, I know how important it is to feel truly seen and understood in therapy. I believe in taking a holistic approach that honors your mind firstly, but also focusing on the body and spirit, because real healing happens when we address the whole person, not just the symptoms. I use a variety of techniques including cognitive behavioral therapy, EMDR, life coaching and Christian counseling, but what matters most is finding the approach that works for you.
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About Dr. Jose Bermudez

Focus areas

Anger Management
Self Esteem Issues
Stress Management

Clientele seen

Children (<13)
Individuals
Teenagers (13-17)
Couples
Young adults (18-24)

Treatment approaches

Christian Counseling
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
EMDR

Identity

Gender

Male

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Dr. Jose Bermudez

I’m Dr. Jose Bermudez, founder and CEO of Optimal Living Center, and I’ve spent the last 20 years in the mental health field learning that optimal living isn’t about perfection – it’s about becoming the best version of yourself, even when life gets complicated. Growing up in Brooklyn taught me that life can be challenging, but it also taught me that we all have the power to choose how we respond to those challenges. That’s the heart of what I call “Opt 2 Live” – the decision to live life fully instead of just existing from day to day. My doctoral degree is in clinical psychology with a subspecialty in forensic psychology, but my real education came from working with people who’ve faced some of life’s toughest circumstances. I spent nearly 10 years as the psychological services director in both inpatient and outpatient prison units, working with individuals that many would consider the most challenging population in mental health. I also worked for nearly a decade with children and teens labeled as severely emotionally disturbed in the public school system, supporting young people ages 3 to 21 who were struggling to find their way. These experiences shaped my understanding that everyone – no matter their background or circumstances – deserves the chance to live optimally. As a Black and Hispanic man with a strong Christian faith, I know how important it is to feel truly seen and understood in therapy. I believe in taking a holistic approach that honors your mind firstly, but also focusing on the body and spirit, because real healing happens when we address the whole person, not just the symptoms. I use a variety of techniques including cognitive behavioral therapy, EMDR, life coaching and Christian counseling, but what matters most is finding the approach that works for you.

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Popular visit reasons

Agoraphobia
Depression
New Patient Visit
Pre-Move In Couples Counseling
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit
Sleep Problems
Young Adult Issues
Agoraphobia
Depression
New Patient Visit
Pre-Move In Couples Counseling

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Dr. Jose Bermudez, PsyD also offers online video visits for patients
Optimal Living Center
9425 Sunset Dr, Ste 267, Miami, FL 33172
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Practice names

Education and training

  • Albizu University Miami Campus, PsyD in Clinical Psychology

NPI number

1629466958

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