Meet Our Talented Team

 

Dr. Grettel Martinez, Psy.D.

I wanted to become a psychologist since I was younger. Today, I am a licensed psychologist in Florida, having graduated in 2010 with a doctorate in clinical psychology and a concentration in child psychology from Carlos Albizu University.

I have always been passionate about assessment, and I pursued several practicums at the Veteran Affairs and the University of Miami Mailman Center for Child Development (MMCD). I also completed an internship at the Institute for Child and Family Health and a fellowship at MMCD with assessment and neurology-related experience.

I started my solo practice in 2012, providing therapy and psychological evaluations primarily to young children with neurodevelopmental disorders. Currently, my focus is on the assessment of childhood behavioral and neurological disorders, primarily ADHD and autism. I evaluate development, learning, emotions, and behaviors. I love to help children receive the care and services they deserve. I also enjoy teaching. I supervise graduate students at Carlos Albizu University (CAU) in the doctoral program and collaborate with CAU as an external practicum site for supervision.

When I’m not helping my patients, I enjoy spending time with my three daughters and husband, exercising, or boating in the Florida Keys.

Dr. Ariadna Montero, Psy.D.

I am a dedicated bilingual clinical psychologist licensed in the state of Florida and Puerto Rico. I graduated in 2007 with a doctorate in psychology from Carlos Albizu University. I have over 20 years of experience in treating children, adolescents and adults.

I have dedicated my professional life to assisting individuals and families to achieve emotional well-being by using inner strengths and emotional resources. I like to use a collaborative approach, along with strategies from Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Humanistic Approach, Positive Discipline and Play Therapy.

My current focus is on the assessment of childhood disorders, mainly ADHD and autism. I conduct the Autism Diagnostic Observation Scale (ADOS). I also enjoy supervising students from the CAU graduate program.

Being born and studying in Cuba prompted me to develop a repertoire of behaviors to adapt to a challenging and changing environment. Everything I learned, I now use to assist others in understanding and managing their reality.

I enjoy good music, reading, and deep conversation. I have a daughter who is my greatest treasure and enjoying her presence and guiding her steps through life has been my greatest blessings.

Yuvalie Ramallo, Psy.D.

I earned my doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology with a concentration in Neuropsychology from Albizu University in Miami, Florida, and I am fluent in both English and Spanish.

As part of my training, I completed practicum placements in a nonprofit community mental health center, a pediatric oncology department, and several private practices, including Healthy Minds Psychology, where I gained experience in psychological assessment. I later completed my pre-doctoral internship at the Child and Family Guidance Center in Northridge, California, where I specialized in outpatient therapy and psychological evaluations for children and adolescents from diverse and underserved communities. My training included conducting comprehensive psychological evaluations as well as providing individual, group, and family therapy. During this time, I also became a certified Managing and Adapting Practice (MAP) therapist.

Early in my doctoral program, I discovered a strong passion for conducting psychological assessments, particularly in the area of neurodevelopmental disorders. My professional interests continue to involve psychological assessment. I am especially committed to working with culturally diverse populations and advocating for access to appropriate educational and therapeutic services.

Outside of my clinical work, I enjoy spending time with my husband, family, and friends, exploring new restaurants, and listening to music.

Dr. Vickie Casteleiro, Ph.D. 

I am a licensed psychologist who offers a background of varied experiences. I have clinical and psychological assessment experience with children, adolescents and adults. My experience includes play therapy, child therapy and psychological assessments of children and adolescents. I completed a Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Clinical and Pediatric Psychology at the Mailman Center for Child Development.

I am bilingual in English and Spanish. I can relate well to people at all levels and with diverse backgrounds. My experience involves working with populations that vary with respect to age, ethnic and cultural backgrounds, mental health issues and medical conditions. At Healthy Minds Psychology, I mainly work with adolescents and adults in therapy.

Andrelita Occean, LMHC

I graduated from Nova Southeastern University with a master’s degree in counseling in 2009. I specialize in working with youth and family services as a family therapist and co-parenting counselor. I completed a nine-month specialization course in infant mental health for children ages 0 to 5. 

My work utilizes components of child-parent psychotherapy (CPP) to help parents strengthen the relationship with their children. I also employ techniques from the circle of trust modality of therapy, which also helps establish a strong attachment relationship between children and their loved ones.

I have worked with children who are victims of domestic violence and neglect and their families to educate parents on effective parenting skills and the possible effects of domestic violence. I have also worked with pregnant women and new mothers dealing with a variety of issues, including stressors of pregnancy, anxiety, postpartum depression, domestic violence and relationship problems. I also utilize cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and interpersonal therapy (ITP) in my therapeutic approaches.

I remain with HMP as a telehealth practitioner while I complete my doctorate degree in counselling.

Logan

Logan is a Boston Terrier. He was born in July 2020 and has been coming to the office everyday since he was 8 weeks old. Logan is very sweet and loving. He loves to be around people and is very intuitive. He is the office mascot and has his own Instagram @logan.thebostonterrier. Please let us know in advance if you have allergies to dogs.