Gil Fernandez holds a Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling and Psychology and is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. He is trained in CBT, EMDR, Motivational Interviewing, substance abuse recovery, mind-body relaxation, and cognitive restructuring with a specialization in trauma resolution and co-occurring disorders.
Gil Fernandez’s primary focus is in the fields mentioned in the above paragraph and including trauma. In addition he performs Immigration Evaluations and Assessments where his bi-lingual (English-Spanish) skills, are helpful in dealing with Spanish speaking clients in their native language.
Gil Fernandez’s approach is augmented by previous experience in community-based mental health as well as outpatient and intensive outpatient substance abuse recovery. He has also been a student of martial arts for almost 2 decades and has been exposed to its teachings and discipline. These experiences contribute to a unique skill set and a multidimensional approach that recognizes the importance of the client, family, culture, and community in guiding a successful treatment.
Associations
- Florida mental health counseling association
- Suncoast mental health counseling association