Meet The Team
Mental Health Providers
Yanela Blanco Martinez
MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, PMHNP-C
Yanela Blanco Martinez is an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) specializing in family and psychiatric mental health care in Miami, Florida. She began her medical career as a physician after earning her degree from the Instituto Superior de Ciencias Médicas de La Habana, Cuba, in 2006.
Further advancing her education in the United States, she graduated from Walden University, where she obtained her Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) certification.
Yanela Blanco Martinez brings extensive clinical experience in the diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of mental health conditions, including anxiety disorders, major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), schizophrenia, and geriatric mental health concerns. She is dedicated to providing compassionate patient-centered care.
Licenses and Credentials
- Florida State Board of Nursing
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)
- Florida State Board of Nursing
- The American Stroke Association NIH Stroke Scale Certification
- Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers
- American Heart Association
Melissa Fundora, DNP, PMHNP-BC, is a dedicated Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner committed to providing compassionate, patient-centered mental health care. She earned her Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) from Florida International University and completed her Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner training at St. Thomas University. She specializes in the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of a wide range of mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, and mood disorders. Her approach is collaborative and tailored to each patient’s individual needs, focusing on evidence-based treatment and medication management. Fluent in both English and Spanish, Melissa Fundora ensures clear communication and culturally sensitive care for a diverse patient population. She is known for creating a supportive, respectful, and judgment-free environment where patients feel comfortable discussing their concerns and actively participating in their care
Melissa Fundora
DNP, PMHNP-BC
Ana Lidia Brito
LMHC
Ana Lidia Brito is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Miami, Florida, with over six years of clinical experience in the field. She specializes in providing compassionate support to individuals facing diverse mental health challenges, using evidence-based practices tailored to each client’s unique needs. Bilingual in English and Spanish, Ana effectively connects with a wide range of clients and fosters a safe, supportive therapeutic environment.
Professional Experience and Specialties
Ms. Brito has extensive training and experience working with individuals, couples, groups, and communities to address mental health needs. Her areas of expertise include:
- Depressive Disorders
- Anxiety Disorders
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Couples Counseling (completed Level 1 Gottman Training)
- Substance Abuse
- Anger Management
- LGBTQ+ Issues
She employs a holistic, client-centered approach to counseling that integrates psychotherapy with practical problem-solving strategies. Her work includes comprehensive assessments, diagnostics, treatment planning, psychotherapy, and crisis management, all designed to empower clients and promote long-term well-being.
Education and Research Background
During her graduate studies, Ana gained valuable research experience at the Early Childhood Behavior Lab at Florida International University, where she completed an honors thesis. She also participated in the STAND program (Supporting Teen Autonomy Daily), further enhancing her expertise in adolescent mental health and development.
Licenses and Credentials
- Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), State of Florida
- Registered in the National Provider Identifier (NPI) database since September 17, 2019
- NPI Number: 1790335206
Stephanie Ferguson is a Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern (RMHCI) based in Miami, Florida, with a wide range of clinical experience working in hospital and clinic and private practice settings. She specializes in treating a wide range of mental health disorders. Bilingual in English and Spanish, Stephanie provides a safe, supportive and empowering therapeutic environment conducive to reflection, self-exploration, healing and growth.
Professional Experience and Specialties
Ms. Ferguson has training and experience working with individuals, couples and groups to address a wide range of mental health needs including:
- Depressive Disorders
- Anxiety Disorders
- Trauma Disorders
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Substance Abuse
- Anger Management
- Borderline Personality Disorder
- Phase of Life Issues
- Relationship conflict
- Poor Self-Concept & Identity Disturbance
Stephanie Ferguson
RMHCI
Stephanie employs a strengths-based, integrative approach using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, integrating Existentialist, Rogerian, and Mindfulness techniques to empower clients to gain self-awareness and learn coping skills, techniques and strategies that help them set and meet goals aligned with their values, while overcoming their challenges, limiting beliefs, and barriers to working towards meeting their full potential.
Education and Research Background
Stephanie completed her masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Nova Southeastern University and trained at Jackson Behavioral Health Hospital where she provided counseling for both inpatient and outpatient clients.
Licenses and Credentials
- Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern (RMHCI), State of Florida
- Registered since September 17, 2025
- RMHCI Number: 28463
Michael Castillo, RMFTI
Registered Marriage and Family Therapist Intern
Michael Castillo, RMFTI, is a Registered Marriage and Family Therapist Intern in the state of Florida who is passionate about helping individuals and relationships thrive. He works with adolescents, adults, couples, families, and members of the LGBTQ+ community, providing a supportive and collaborative space where clients can explore challenges, gain insight, and work toward meaningful change.
Michael understands that seeking therapy can be a vulnerable step and believes that healing begins when clients feel genuinely seen, accepted, and understood. His therapeutic style is warm, authentic, and compassionate while also encouraging growth, self-reflection, and personal empowerment.
Areas of Specialty Include:
- Anxiety Disorders
- Depression and Mood-Related Concerns
- Relationship and Couples Counseling
- Family Conflict and Communication Issues
- Adolescent and Teen Mental Health
- LGBTQ+ Affirmative Therapy
- Self-Esteem and Identity Development
- Life Transitions and Adjustment Challenges
- Emotional Regulation and Coping Skills
- Grief and Loss
- Substance Use and Recovery Support
- Stress Management
Therapeutic Approach
Michael utilizes both a client-centered and systemic approach to therapy. He believes that every individual is the expert of their own story and strives to create a safe, nonjudgmental environment where clients feel empowered to explore their experiences and goals. Through a client-centered lens, Michael prioritizes collaboration, empathy, and authenticity, meeting clients where they are while supporting them in creating meaningful change.
As a Marriage and Family Therapist, Michael also views challenges through a systemic lens, recognizing that relationships, family dynamics, culture, and life experiences often shape how individuals think, feel, and interact with the world around them. By exploring these patterns and influences, he helps clients develop greater self-awareness, improve communication, strengthen relationships, and build healthier ways of coping with life’s challenges.
Education
Michael earned his Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy from Carlos Albizu University, graduating in 2025. His graduate training provided extensive experience in individual, couples, family, and group therapy while emphasizing a systemic understanding of human behavior, relationships, and emotional well-being. Through his education and clinical experience, Michael developed a passion for helping clients navigate complex life challenges while fostering resilience, personal growth, and stronger interpersonal connections.
Michael believes that healing is not about becoming someone different; it is about reconnecting with the strengths, resilience, and authenticity that already exist within each person. Whether clients are navigating anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, family conflict, or life transitions, his goal is to help them feel less alone in their struggles and more confident in their ability to create meaningful change. Michael is committed to walking alongside his clients as they gain insight, build healthier relationships, and move toward a life that feels more balanced, connected, and fulfilling.
Support Team
Yaisleen Angulo
Practice Manager, Billing Specialist, Preceptorship and Spravato Coordinator
Yokady
Medical Assistant, Phlebotomist and EKG specialist
Daniela
Medical Assistant, Phlebotomist and EKG specialist
Evelyn Ochoa
Insurance Verification, Patient Care Coordinator, Clinical Care Specialist
Diago
Insurance Verification, Patient Care Coordinator, Clinical Care Specialist
Jessica
Insurance Verification, Patient Care Coordinator, Clinical Care Specialist
