What patients are saying
Overall rating
5.00
“Weena was a perfect fit from day one. I knew immediately she was smart, kind, a good listener, and genuinely cared about me. She asks excellent questions to help me think and works with me to solutions. I am equipped with numerous tools to assist me. She makes the atmosphere warm and friendly. I have always felt very comfortable with Weena. She is trustworthy. I know I can share anything with her, even things that I never shared with anyone. Weena has changed my life forever. Thank you, ??”
Less than 1 year ago
“Weena is very open-minded, very understanding and empathic. She is solution oriented and made me feel comfortable and listened within the first few minutes of my first session. Weena also has ample knowledge of introspection techniques.”
More than 1 year ago
About Weena Gonzalez
Focus areas
Anxiety
Depression
Clientele seen
Young adults (18-24)
Couples
Adults (25-64)
Groups
Individuals
Families
Treatment approaches
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
Humanistic
Psychodynamic
Identity
Gender
FemaleEthnicity
Hispanic or Latinx
Languages spoken
English, Spanish
Getting to know Weena Gonzalez
Hi, thanks for stopping by! I am no stranger to the challenges of change. At 11 years old, I left my native Havana, Cuba, with my family for a new life in Miami, Florida. Being an introverted person and speaking English as a second language, I still decided to pursue my dream of becoming a mental health professional. As an early student of Psychology at Florida International University, I later changed majors to obtain a Master's in Social Work from the same institution, which better aligned with my focus on a more practical approach to mental health. Acceptance of change has continued as a common theme throughout my adult life, as I have grown into roles such as wife, mother, and therapist.
The founding principles I have based my professional practice on are empathy, respect, non-judgment, and self-awareness. Very well acquainted personally and professionally with anxiety, I have developed a specialty in this area. My approach to anxiety and mental health, in general, is one of ?working with? rather than ?fighting against.? I have found it effective to start therapy by focusing on where the client is at any given moment and, together, working our way to where the client wants to be. My therapy style is solution-focused, with an emphasis on cognitive-behavioral techniques, also informed by systems theory, humanistic, and psychodynamic concepts. I have always been fascinated with the study of the human mind, especially the unconscious, and the impact personal perspective has on the circumstances we experience.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I hope to work in my private practice primarily with adult women clients who are a good fit with this style. In addition, I have worked with clients dealing with depression, bipolar disorder, substance abuse, behavioral issues, trauma, life transitions, grief, and personal development; facilitating individual, couples, group, and family therapy.
What should a new client know about working with you?
As most therapists out there, I am passionate about the work I do with my clients to improve themselves and their life quality. However, I also understand the process of starting therapy can be uncomfortable and even scary sometimes. Hoping to alleviate some of this worry for you, I’ll list below the main modules I focus on when working with most clients.
-Relaxation Techniques
-Thoughts – Feelings – Behavior Relationship
-Self-Forgiveness/Acceptance
-Mind – Body Connectedness
-Advanced Skills
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Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- Florida International University, Master's in Social Work
NPI number
1568030633
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Weena was a perfect fit from day one. I knew immediately she was smart, kind, a good listener, and genuinely cared about me. She asks excellent questions to help me think and works with me to solutions. I am equipped with numerous tools to assist me. She makes the atmosphere warm and friendly. I have always felt very comfortable with Weena. She is trustworthy. I know I can share anything with her, even things that I never shared with anyone. Weena has changed my life forever. Thank you, ??
Less than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
Weena is very open-minded, very understanding and empathic. She is solution oriented and made me feel comfortable and listened within the first few minutes of my first session. Weena also has ample knowledge of introspection techniques.
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
Weena has been instrumental in helping me manage my anxiety in a healthy way that allows me to live my life more comfortably. I have seen so much improvement in my overall mental health and my ability to cope in my day to day life. I would highly recommend her to any client looking for a solution based approach to overcoming their anxiety.
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What practice does Weena Gonzalez work with?
Weena Gonzalez works with Grow Therapy.
What are common reasons for patients to see Weena Gonzalez?
Weena Gonzalez frequently sees patients for Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, Sleep Problems, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Weena Gonzalez on their profile.
What languages does Weena Gonzalez speak?
Weena Gonzalez speaks English and Spanish.