What patients are saying
Overall rating
4.86
“Dinorah has been the best at helping me through my healing journey and find better ways to cope with my anxiety and every day problems she’s amazing!!!”
More than 1 year ago
“She is very kind and has a way about her that makes it easy to talk to her and open up. She seems to really care and want to help.”
More than 1 year ago
About Dinorah Escala
Focus areas
Anxiety
Women's Issues Therapy
Depression
Self Esteem Issues
Clientele seen
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Seniors (65+)
Treatment approaches
Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Person-Centered
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Existential
Identity
Gender
FemaleEthnicity
Hispanic or Latinx
Languages spoken
English, Spanish
Getting to know Dinorah Escala
Hello! Thank you for reading my profile. I am a Mental Health Counselor licensed in the state of Florida, with a Master's degree in Mental Health Counseling from Nova Southeastern University and a Bachelor's degree from Florida State University. I have 10 years of experience collaborating with clients from diverse cultural, ethnic, social, and economic backgrounds. I am also a certified Interpreter/Translator (Spanish/English) and have advanced training in the preparation of immigration evaluations (Hardship Waivers, Cancellation of Removal, VAWA, Asylum, T & U Visas, and more).
Before becoming a therapist, I held positions in the US Government and private IT sector. However, my passion for learning about human behavior led me to make a final shift to mental health and coaching. My exposure to diverse cultures and personal experience after residing in different countries allows me to better understand the specific challenges faced by the immigrant community, especially from the female perspective. I also help clients dealing with stress, anxiety, and depression that may arise from the challenges of day-to-day living or life changes.
What should a new client know about working with you?
My responsibility as a therapist is to use the intake session to address matters of confidentiality, mandatory reporting exceptions, and work methodology. Secondly, establishing a presenting problem, discussing goals, and clarifying expectations should be discussed and agreed upon. I believe therapeutic objectives should be revised every three or four months to determine whether the client feels the therapeutic process is moving in the right direction and taking steps — however small — toward the successful resolution of emotional concerns.
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Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- Nova Southeastern University, Master's in Mental Health Counseling
- Florida State University (Bachelor's)
NPI number
1821508847
Patient reviews
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Overall rating
4.86
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He’s a very good therapist. I’ve had many therapist over the years.
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
Dinorah has been the best at helping me through my healing journey and find better ways to cope with my anxiety and every day problems she’s amazing!!!
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
She is very kind and has a way about her that makes it easy to talk to her and open up. She seems to really care and want to help.
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
this being my first experience with therapy ever, i could not be happier that I found Dinorah. I felt immediate connection and comfortable with her. I love her and look forward to growing as a person by following her guidance.
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What practice does Dinorah Escala work with?
Dinorah Escala works with Grow Therapy.
What are common reasons for patients to see Dinorah Escala?
Dinorah Escala frequently sees patients for Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, Sleep Problems, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Dinorah Escala on their profile.
What languages does Dinorah Escala speak?
Dinorah Escala speaks English and Spanish.