Amarilis Colon Berrios, FL Psychologist
Practical, collaborative care for emotional challenges
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How Amarilis works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- FL Psychologist
- Licensed in
- Florida
- Years in practice
- 15
- Languages
- English, Spanish
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Amarilis
Amarilis Colon Berrios is a licensed psychologist in Florida with 15 years of clinical experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, depression, addictions, anger, and life transitions. She offers services in both English and Spanish.
Her approach is practical and person-focused. Sessions are tailored to each person's needs rather than a one-size-fits-all plan. She uses techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, motivational interviewing, and other methods to address thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
Background and approach
Amarilis emphasizes clear goals and small, concrete steps. She works with clients to identify patterns that keep problems going and to try new responses. For trauma-related concerns she may incorporate EMDR alongside talking therapies when appropriate.
People can expect a respectful and empathetic space to talk through difficult moments. Amarilis aims to help people increase coping skills, reduce distress, and find practical ways to move forward. She also supports those facing medical or life-stage challenges such as cancer, aging issues, hospice and end-of-life counseling, and fertility concerns.
Her background includes work with first responders, veterans and people coping after disasters. She structures treatment around each person’s values and goals and emphasizes collaboration in planning next steps. To begin, clients choose a session format that fits their routine and communication style.
What Amarilis works with
Everything Amarilis lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Amarilis's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Fertility issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Impulsivity
- Life purpose
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Personality disorders
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Self-love
- Somatization
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Amarilis lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How therapy approaches work online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that match their values. It can help with anxiety, depression, and motivation. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and practicing new skills to reduce distress and improve daily functioning. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma-focused method that helps process distressing memories by combining focused attention with guided bilateral stimulation, and it can reduce the emotional charge of traumatic events.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss your concerns, goals, and preferences and then try methods that fit you. That process is collaborative and can be adjusted over time based on what helps most.
Online sessions offer flexibility through video calls, phone meetings, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls let you use visual cues and a fuller conversation, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or you prefer no video, live chat is useful for shorter check-ins, and messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and to keep momentum between meetings.
Questions people ask about Amarilis
What issues does Amarilis help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, depression, addictions, anger, bipolar concerns, and coping with life changes.
What is her general therapy style?
She uses a tailored, collaborative approach that focuses on clear goals and practical steps to change unhelpful patterns.
What kind of experience does she bring?
She has 15 years of professional experience working with a range of concerns, including first responder and veteran issues and disaster-related coping.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a Florida psychologist and practices in Florida under the credential FL Psychologist PY10918.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
What session formats are available?
She meets by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different communication needs.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.