Edgar A. Pena, LMHC
Edgar A. Pena, LMHC operates in Miami Beach, FL, focusing on outpatient psychotherapy. This center provides specialized programs for substance abuse and mental health issues. Unique qualities include services for LGBTQ individuals, veterans, and pregnant women, reflecting a commitment to serving diverse communities.
Edgar A. Pena, LMHC's mission is to offer effective counseling services for those struggling with addiction. Licensed by the State substance abuse agency and the Department of Mental Health, they are dedicated to addressing both physical and psychological aspects of addiction.
- Specialized Programs: Offers treatment for opioid addiction and dual diagnosis care.
- Diverse Demographics: Provides specialized services for LGBTQ individuals, veterans, and pregnant women.
- Comprehensive Therapy Options: Features CBT, REBT, and trauma-related counseling.
- Outpatient Services: Includes individual, group, and family counseling sessions, alongside life coaching and motivational interviewing.
Treatments at Edgar A. Pena, LMHC cover addictions to alcohol, cocaine, heroin, and other drugs. Beneficiaries include adults and adolescents, particularly those facing trauma or dual diagnoses.
- 4 Conditions Treated
- Insurance Accepted
- 5 Levels of Care
- Speaks English, Spanish
- 24 Therapies & Programs
Conditions and Issues Treated
Substance Abuse + Addiction Treatment
Recovering from any type of substance abuse is a long process, but it is one of the most worthwhile and life changing events any addicted person will ever go through. This is a combination of detoxing the body, rehabilitation, and recovery. There is also therapy, aftercare, and support during the entire process.
While substance abuse can take over a person’s life, it is something that can also be overcame by professionals at Edgar A. Pena, LMHC in Miami Beach, FL
Opioid + Opiate Addiction Treatment at Edgar A. Pena, LMHC
With so many people struggling with opioid addiction, opioid addiction treatment is more critical than ever before. Patients often take opioids when they face a painful injury. When someone begins taking opioids such as Vicodin or oxycodone differently than how the medications were prescribed, this points to opioid addiction.
Stopping these types of medications abruptly is not safe. That is where opioid addiction treatment at Edgar A. Pena, LMHC in Miami Beach, FL comes in. Most opioid addiction treatment facilities start with detox and move to rehabilitation services while providing medical support during the process.
Getting over an opioid addiction takes time and determination, but with the right support and resources, those struggling with opioid addiction can recover and move forward with their lives.
Dual-Diagnosis
An underlying cause often brings about addiction. Mental disorders can lie at the center, such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder or anxiety disorder. As well as the cause of the addiction, a dual diagnosis by Edgar A. Pena, LMHC helps to treat the addiction. This ensures that after treatment is complete, the patient will not fall back on old practices.
Levels of Care
This center offers a variety of custom treatment tailored to individual recovery. Currently available are Aftercare Support, Drug Rehab, Dual-Diagnosis, Intensive Outpatient, Outpatient, with additional therapies available as listed below.
An intensive outpatient program is a good option for someone in Florida with a milder or less severe addiction. An IOP may involve daily meetings at a treatment facility, along with personal counseling and peer meetings. Some IOP programs offer half-day treatment, while others offer full-day programs. Edgar A. Pena, LMHC‘s IOP is customized per individual.
Outpatient treatment is treatment that occurs when a patient is not checked into a rehab facility. The patient may show up for therapy sessions, go through detox and engage in other therapies to help them recover. However, they will do so while they live at home in Florida.
Outpatient therapy provided by Edgar A. Pena, LMHC is usually recommended as a follow up to inpatient therapy. It helps patients adapt to their normal lives after treatment. In some cases, it can also be an alternative to inpatient treatment. People may choose this route if they are unable to leave their jobs, children or if they don’t have the money for inpatient treatment. However, inpatient treatment is the best way to recover from addiction.
Therapies & Programs
Families are not always as supportive as they could be, but by opting for family therapy, many recovering addicts are able to understand their addiction and get the support they need to get sober. These therapy sessions at Edgar A. Pena, LMHC in Miami Beach, FL involve all members of the family who play a role in the recovering person’s daily life. They work together to overcome past issues, avoid triggers, and remain strong and supportive of each other.
In group therapy, the patient undergoes sessions with other patients dealing with similar problems under the guidance of a trained counselor. The members of the group interact with each other and talk freely about their issues. The recovery of members of the group from the problems that they face gives the patients confidence that they can also overcome their addiction.
Group therapy at Edgar A. Pena, LMHC reduces the feeling of loneliness and improves the coping skills of the patients. Group therapy provides patients with continuous feedback from other members. The group dynamics ensure that members start having some structure and routine in their lives.
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is a method of individual and/or group counseling that focuses on acceptance and change. DBT can be very effective in developing coping strategies for negative emotions.
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a way of addressing concerns through talking. Talking through issues can identify sources of discomfort or unhealthy thoughts. CBT is a healthy way Edgar A. Pena, LMHC addresses some behaviors which may be bringing unintended consequences in a persons life.
Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) is a type of cognitive therapy. It is based on the principle that irrational thoughts are responsible for the emotional and behavioral changes in addiction. The therapy starts with identifying the underlying irrational thoughts. These thoughts are then challenged and opposed logically and then replaced with positive thoughts.
The 12 step program is the treatment method used by Alcoholics Anonymous, but it can apply to any type of addiction. It outlines the 12 steps addicts should take on the path to recovery. Steps include admitting you have a problem and making the decision to turn your life around. A belief in a higher power and making amends to others are also part of the program.
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Location & Contact
1354 Washington Avenue Suite 221
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Phone Number
(305) 766-8064
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Location
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1354 Washington Avenue Suite 221 Ste 221
Miami Beach, FL 33139 -
(305) 766-8064
Accepts
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GenderFemale, Male
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AgeAdults (20+), Seniors (65+), Teenagers
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ModalityCouples, Family, Group, Individuals
Ownership
Listed May 26, 2020
Updated July 25, 2024
Miami Beach, Florida Addiction and Treatment
Florida is one of the nation's epicenters for substance abuse and drug-related overdoses. In 2014, around 410,000 Florida residents were addicted to drugs and alcohol. Over the last 10 years, 12% of all deaths in the state were attributed to substance abuse. Treatment admissions for alcohol reached 24,329 patients in 2016, and 2.5% of Florida high school students admitted to using crack cocaine.
Miami Beach boasts a vibrant coastal city with Art Deco architecture and thriving arts scene. However, the area faces rising opioid-related deaths, with fentanyl overdoses doubling and overall drug fatalities increasing by 30% from 2020 to 2024. The city also grapples with heightened drug money laundering activities compared to other Florida counties.
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