Amarilis Colon Berrios, FL Psychologist
Calm, practical support for parenting and stress
Explore online therapy options- Years in practice
- 15
- Credentials
- FL Psychologist
- Licensed in
- Florida
- Languages
- English, Spanish
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
- Focus
- Grief
About Amarilis
Amarilis Colon Berrios is a Florida psychologist with 15 years of practice. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, low self-esteem, depression, addictions, and parenting concerns. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish, and she approaches each person with respect and sensitivity.
Her style is direct and practical. She listens first, then helps people set clear goals. Conversations focus on what can change now and on building coping skills that fit daily life.
Background and approach
Amarilis uses methods such as cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and ACT - Acceptance and Commitment Therapy - to help people act in line with their values. She also works with EMDR for trauma processing when appropriate. Motivational interviewing and client-centered approaches shape how she guides conversations and supports motivation.
She tailors plans to a person’s needs rather than following a fixed template. That can mean short-term skill work or longer exploration of patterns and meaning. Sessions may include practical exercises, behavior experiments, or problem-solving between meetings.
People often seek her help for life transitions, anger, coping with loss, relationship communication, and chronic stress. Amarilis offers straightforward guidance and a calm presence while people work toward clearer goals and better daily functioning.
What Amarilis works with
Everything Amarilis lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Amarilis helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Fertility issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Impulsivity
- Life purpose
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Personality disorders
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Self-love
- Somatization
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Amarilis lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How her approaches work online
Amarilis uses evidence-informed methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - CBT - and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy - ACT. CBT focuses on identifying thought and behavior patterns and practicing new skills to reduce anxiety and depressive symptoms. ACT helps people clarify their values and take practical steps toward those values, which can be useful for parenting stress and life changes.She also integrates client-centered techniques that prioritize listening and building a trusting relationship. Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist and client will review goals, try methods that fit the person, and adjust strategies based on how things are going.
Online therapy offers flexibility for people with busy schedules. Video calls let you work face-to-face without travel. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when you prefer not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging support quick check-ins, brief coaching, or ongoing encouragement between sessions. These options help people keep continuity of care while balancing family, work, and other commitments.
Questions people ask about Amarilis
What concerns does she address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, depression, addictions, LGBT concerns, family and parenting issues, anger, bipolar, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include aging, body image, cancer, and other listed areas.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is respectful, practical, and individualized. She listens first, sets clear goals with each person, and uses exercises that can be practiced between sessions.
What kind of experience does she have?
She has 15 years of professional work experience as a practicing psychologist in Florida. That experience includes helping people through trauma, motivation problems, and life transitions.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Florida Psychologist listed as FL Psychologist PY10918 and practices in Florida.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to meet different scheduling and communication needs.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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