MindMend is Offering Online Therapy in Fort Lauderdale and Miami, FL
At MindMend, we believe in the power of understanding, compassion, and professional guidance in achieving mental wellness. Founded by mental health professionals, we aim to create a safe, informative space for those seeking solace and answers. Together, we can build a path toward healing and recovery.
Meet Dianne Gadishaw, LMHC
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida and co-owner of MindMend. I am a veteran of the United States Navy and practiced nursing in the State of Florida for 20 years. This background has enabled me to provide the guidance and insight my clients are seeking. In my therapy approaches, I combine the key elements of empathy, unconditional acceptance and excellence in listening, as well as other techniques as needed to meet your needs.
I have experience in helping clients with anxiety and depression, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder (ASD), adjustment disorder, confidence and self-esteem building, conflict resolution, coping with grief / loss and hospice care, family conflicts, gender dysphoria, interpersonal relationships and communication skills, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), peri and post-menopause, panic disorder, personal disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), stress, transgender, trauma and abuse, social anxiety, veterans, as well as specializing in life transitional assistance.
I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. It is your journey, and I am here to walk with you. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support and empower you in that journey.
Meet Elaine Lugo, RMHC
I am a bilingual (English/Spanish) Registered Mental Health Counseling Intern and co-owner of MindMend, located in Miami, Florida, a place I’ve called home since the ’80s, and the city where I found my passion to help and serve others.
Over the years, I have cultivated a deep passion for guiding others on their journey towards healing and overall well-being and have been fortunate enough to provide counseling to those who have faced anxiety disorders, depression and mood disorders, grief and loss, panic disorder, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder (ASD), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), adjustment disorder, academic issues, chronic pain and illness, derealization and depersonalization, dissociative disorders, infertility, motherhood and postpartum depression, self-esteem, peri and post-menopause, personal development, functional neurological disorder (FND), and psychogenic non-epileptic seizures (PNES).
As a dedicated counselor, I am passionate about personal growth, providing guidance, and lending a listening ear. I strive to empower my clients to develop a stronger sense of personal control and agency in their lives. Being culturally diverse has allowed me the opportunity to work with individuals, adolescents, and adults of all walks of life.
Adapting to life changes is never easy, I offer a helping hand aimed at enabling you to lead a more balanced, fulfilling life.
Meet Yesenia Martin APRN, PMHNP-BC
Yesenia has been working in the medical field for the past 14 years. She started as a medical assistant and discovered patient care was her passion. She started her nursing career in 2016 at Aventura Hospital Level II Trauma Center in the Emergency Room and within 2 years she obtained an ER Director position for a private 23 bed, Stroke Certified ER at Larkin Community Hospital in Hialeah, FL. It was during this time that she chose to pursue her post masters’ degree as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner at Maryville University. Yesenia believes that where the mind goes the body follows making a person’s mental health just as important as their physical well-being, yet so often overlooked. As a PMHNP, she wants patients to feel heard and understood. Her goal is to establish a therapeutic relationship with the patient from the first initial visit and in every encounter thereafter. She provides mental health care across the lifespan and utilizes psychoeducation with medication management to improve patient outcomes.Book an Appointment With Yesenia Martin, PMHNP-BC
Meet Sonya Wright, MACP, LMHC
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and State of Florida Qualified Supervisor. My professional background spans over 30 years in various fields, including education, substance abuse prevention, HIV prevention and treatment, and mental health care. I am also a nationally recognized motivational speaker. My goal is to help individuals develop practices for effective living.
My experience encompasses private practice and community-based non-profit settings, with a strong focus on addressing substance abuse, childhood sexual abuse issues, and chronic health conditions including HIV at all stages. I also work to address vicarious trauma and the need for self-care among mental health counselors and other client-care professionals.
Our Treatment Philosophy
We understand that starting therapy and talking about your experiences can be scary and even overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. Our approach to treatment is collaborative and approachable. From the very beginning, we make it our priority to make sure you know you are in a welcoming, comfortable, and safe space where you can speak freely without fear of being judged or negatively criticized and where you can find your peace, discover your inner strengths, and grow to reach your highest potential.
We have a passion for providing the utmost quality of care. We are deeply committed to guiding and walking alongside individuals through their personal journeys of emotional and mental health development on their healing journey. With a wealth of experience in treating depression, anxiety, stress, relational conflict, trauma complexities, and other challenges and disorders, we have had the privilege of working with a diverse range of clients, including children, adolescents, adults, families, and the LGBTQIA+ community.
Our services are unique to each individual, and we use several therapy approaches, including coaching, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), compassion-focused therapy, interpersonal psychotherapy, mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT), motivational interviewing, multicultural therapy, narrative therapy, person-centered, positive psychology, psychodynamic, reality therapy, solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT), structural family therapy, and trauma-focused therapy.
We work to cultivate a positive relationship with you and make sure to provide empathy, support, validation, and a clear roadmap for success, challenging you to try new approaches and work towards growth. We also incorporate Christian spiritual beliefs into the treatment protocol to holistically address your needs if requested.
Whether you are feeling overwhelmed by life's challenges or struggling with mental health, we are here to partner with you, help you move forward from feeling stuck, and support you toward your desired outcomes.