Coral Gables Counseling Center

11/12/2025

🧠✨ Your mental health matters.
You can’t pour from an empty cup — taking care of yourself first isn’t selfish, it’s essential. 💛

Take a moment today to check in with yourself. If you need support, our team at Coral Gables Counseling Center is here to help you prioritize your well-being. 💬

📲 Follow us for more mental health tips & inspiration, and visit our website to schedule your next session.

11/11/2025

✨ Meet Natalie Peña, RIMHC
Natalie helps teens, young adults, and adults navigate life’s toughest transitions with clarity, compassion, and practical tools for growth. Her client-centered approach blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Existential work, and Solution-Focused techniques to support anyone facing anxiety, depression, grief, low self-esteem, or major life changes.

With warmth and curiosity, she offers a safe space to process emotions, untangle unhelpful thoughts, and move toward the life you want to live.

✨ Ready to start your journey?
Book your session with Natalie at Coral Gables Counseling Center. Click link in Bio!

11/10/2025

Gratitude has a quiet way of bringing us back home to ourselves. When we slow down and notice the small things, life starts to feel a little lighter, a little fuller, and a lot more possible.
If you’re working on finding that sense of “enough,” we’re here to support your journey.

Save this for a gentle reminder and reach out to our team if you’re ready to start feeling more grounded and supported.

11/07/2025

🎙️ New Episode Alert
This week, Life Coach Emy Fernandez and Family Lawyer Cristina Fernandez sit down with special guest Todd Giardina, Ph.D. for a deep dive into alternative and holistic medicine.
Think of it as a wellness roadmap where mind, body, and science finally sit at the same table.

Curious? Click link in bio to listen now!

11/06/2025

4 Simple Ways to Reframe Stress When Life Feels Overwhelming
(Because sometimes your mind makes things feel bigger than they are.)

1. Ask yourself what’s actually wrong
Is the situation truly the problem, or just today’s loudest inconvenience?
Clarity reduces overwhelm.

2. Separate stress from storyline
Notice the difference between the event… and the meaning your mind adds to it.
Half the weight comes from the story we tell ourselves.

3. Ground yourself with perspective
You’re allowed to say, “This is hard… but it’s not the end of the world.”
Perspective isn’t dismissing your feelings — it’s putting them in context.

4. Focus on the next doable step
Forget the whole mountain.
Just take the next step you can manage right now.
Small actions calm big emotions.

✨ Therapy can help you figure out what matters, what doesn’t, and what’s simply taking up space in your mind.

📍 Coral Gables Counseling Center
2600 S Douglas Rd, Suite 1003, Coral Gables FL
📞 305-445-0477

11/05/2025

“The Gift of the Goat” is a short, thoughtful post from Coral Gables Counseling that uses a simple story to explore gratitude, giving, and how small acts can affect our mental well-being. It’s a quick, meaningful read for anyone interested in personal growth or supporting others.

Read the full blog below!

By Todd D. Giardina, PH.

11/05/2025

Go do something that’s hard. 💪 Whether you win or fail, you’ll grow — and that’s what matters most. Mental health works the same way. Healing, setting boundaries, saying no, going to therapy — it might feel uncomfortable at first, but over time, you get stronger, calmer, and better at protecting your peace. 🌿

Take the first step today — your future self will thank you. 💚
Click link in bio to learn how we can help you start.

11/04/2025

✨ Meet Dr. Todd Giardina, Ph.D. — a seasoned psychologist with over 20 years of experience who helps women and couples find balance in body, mind & spirit.

With a fresh, no-nonsense approach, Dr. Giardina blends psychological techniques with holistic wellness strategies. He’s funny, approachable and deeply committed to helping you unlock your authentic self and live more fully.
He believes that self-awareness + responsibility = real healing. Think of him as your transformation coach who challenges you (with love) to grow and thrive.

📞 Ready to start the journey? Tap to message for a consultation and find out how you can reclaim your strength, your spirit and your life.

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11/03/2025

✨ You are enough — just as you are, right now. 💙
Believe it, embrace it, and let go of the doubt that says otherwise. 🌿

At Coral Gables Counseling Center, we’re here to remind you that your worth isn’t something you earn — it’s something you already have.

💬 Share this post to spread a little self-love today.

10/31/2025

💫 Episode 56: S*x & Health 💫
Host Emy Fernandez, Life Coach, and Co-Host Gaby Reyes, LMFT, welcome special guest Nicole Herdocia-Oria, MS, LMFT to talk about how s*x impacts not only your relationship — but also your self-esteem, confidence, and overall health.

Discover how deeper intimacy, communication, and connection can strengthen both your mind and body. 🌿

🎧 Tune in now and don’t miss this empowering conversation!
👉 link in bio!

*xAndHealth

10/30/2025

Prioritizing women’s health means looking at physical, mental, and preventive care together. This blog from Coral Gables Counseling explains practical steps women can take to protect their health and get the support they need.

Read the full article below and learn how small changes can make a big difference.

By Elizabeth Schaul, MHC Intern October is a time when we often pause to focus on women’s health. It is a reminder of how deeply connected our physical and emotional well-being truly are.

10/30/2025

✨ Prioritize your whole health, not just the physical. ✨
Women often juggle so much that self-care gets pushed aside — but emotional wellness is health too. 🌿

Here’s how to start putting yourself first ⬇️
💫 Schedule your check-ups. Regular doctor visits are an act of self-respect — prevention is power.
💫 Care for your mind, too. Therapy, journaling, and mindfulness help you manage stress and reconnect with yourself.
💫 Protect your energy. Choose rest, peace, and people who uplift you — not drain you.
💫 Set boundaries. Saying “no” is a form of self-care and makes room for what truly matters.
💫 Celebrate progress. Every small step toward balance, joy, and calm counts. 🌸

You deserve to feel your best — inside and out. 💕

👉 Our therapists at Coral Gables Counseling Center are here to help you nurture your mind, body, and soul.
📞 Call 305-445-0477 or visit our website to schedule your session today.