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
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
Ana Lidia Brito
LMHC
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
RMHCI
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 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
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
