Anastasia is a Licensed and Board Certified Mental Health Counselor with over 20 years of experience in Florida and New York. As the founder and owner of Boca Behavioral Health, she offers comprehensive services for children, teens, and families, specializing in anxiety, depression, grief, and stress management. Anastasia is passionate about empowering her clients to recognize their strengths and improve their lives through Solution Focused Brief Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Interventions.

In addition to her clinical practice, Anastasia serves as a Qualified Supervisor for students at Nova Southeastern University and for Registered Mental Health Counselor Interns. She is also dedicated to her community, volunteering as a Disaster Mental Health First Responder with the American Red Cross and at Saint Mark Greek Orthodox Church.

Alli is dedicated to empowering clients to enhance their mental health and navigate life transitions such as divorce, career changes, and grief. She specializes in treating addictions, childhood trauma, and mood disorders including depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder. With extensive experience in women’s issues and inner-child work related to trauma and abuse, Alli provides personalized care using psychodynamic and existential therapies alongside attachment theory. Additionally, she integrates her Level 1 Reiki Certification into her practice. Alli is currently accepting new clients with Optum/UnitedHealthcare, Medicare, and self-pay options.

Tamar Merjian holds a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling from Nova Southeastern University (2015) and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from FAU (2011). An active member of the Armenian community in Boca Raton and Pennsylvania, Tamar specializes in helping individuals overcome anxiety and build healthier self-relationships. She utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and mindfulness techniques to foster lasting change, focusing on the interconnectedness of thoughts, emotions, and behaviors to create a balanced and positive mindset. Licensed in both Pennsylvania and Florida, Tamar offers convenient telehealth therapy with the goal of empowering clients to feel more confident, reduce anxiety, and enhance their relationship with their body and mind.

Dana is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) specializing in mental health and behavioral development for individuals from early childhood through adulthood. She excels in building strong therapeutic relationships and creating a welcoming environment for children and adolescents to explore their feelings. Passionate about fostering emotional intelligence, Dana utilizes evidence-based methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT) to help clients navigate emotions and behaviors. Her holistic approach ensures personalized support for emotional and behavioral well-being across all age groups. Dana accepts UnitedHealthcare/Optum, Cigna, Medicare, and self-pay clients for in-person and telehealth appointments.

Carly holds a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Nova Southeastern University and a Bachelor of Arts from Vanderbilt University. She specializes in relational, maternal, and reproductive mental health, addressing issues such as depression, anxiety, grief, loss, dating, motherhood, postpartum experiences, stress, communication difficulties, and relationship challenges. Carly works effectively with both couples and individuals, particularly women aged 20-50. She offers gentle guidance, empathetic listening, and effective coping strategies to help clients manage their thoughts and feelings.

Dennis is a bilingual English-Spanish therapist with an M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Nova Southeastern University and international training as a psychologist. He brings a unique cosmopolitan perspective and diverse professional experience to his practice. Dennis specializes in assisting late adolescents and young adults with family dynamics, relationships, women’s issues, control and fear-based behaviors, emotional dysregulation, life transitions, identity, acculturation, and multicultural challenges. Utilizing a developmental approach grounded in socio-cultural and cognitive behavioral principles, he fosters awareness and dialectical thinking to guide clients toward balance, connection, and adaptation. Dennis values flexibility, collaboration, and unconditional positive regard, creating a supportive therapeutic environment that empowers clients to grow and thrive.

Rachel is a dedicated Clinical Mental Health Counselor with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Central Florida and a Master’s degree from Nova Southeastern University. She specializes in trauma, personality and mood disorders, psychosis, addictions, eating disorders, PTSD, anxiety, and depression, working with adults, teens, children, and the Orthodox Jewish community. Rachel is trained in EMDR and ART for trauma therapy and utilizes Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Reality Therapy, as well as mindfulness, grounding, and breathing techniques. Committed to creating a safe and supportive environment, Rachel empowers clients with tailored, evidence-based strategies to build resilience and achieve positive mental health. She fosters growth through empathy, unconditional positive regard, and effective communication, helping clients develop self-awareness and accountability. Rachel is currently accepting new clients.

Stephanie is a bilingual English-Romanian therapist with a Master of Science in Education (Mental Health Counseling) from the University of Miami and a Bachelor of Science in Clinical Psychology from the University of Central Florida. She specializes in treating depression, trauma and PTSD, anxiety, substance use, relationship and family issues, eating disorders, life transitions, and self-esteem, while also providing religious guidance for the Orthodox Christian community. Stephanie is skilled in individual, couples, and family counseling for clients of all ages, including children. Her therapeutic approaches include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Client-Centered Therapy, and Mindfulness-Based interventions, as well as Play-Therapy and Art-Therapy for children. Committed to creating a safe and supportive environment, Stephanie offers encouragement, validation, and empathy to help clients break harmful thought patterns and foster self-awareness and compassion. She accepts Cigna, Aetna, and self-pay clients.

Juliana Leondis is a Master’s candidate in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Florida Atlantic University, aspiring to become a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. As the Intake Coordinator for Boca Behavioral Health and currently completing her clinical training at the Pace Center, Juliana specializes in supporting teen and young adult women with self-esteem issues and unhealthy relationship patterns. Passionate about empowering young women, she plans to continue her clinical work at Boca Behavioral Health upon graduating in Spring 2025.

Dr. Antonio Rotondo is a Clinical Psychologist specializing in neuropsychological assessments for individuals of all ages. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Duquesne University, a Master’s in Clinical Psychology from Barry University, and a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology with a concentration in Neuropsychology from the Florida School of Professional Psychology. Dr. Rotondo completed his predoctoral training at Pilgrim Psychiatric Center in Long Island, NY, and his postdoctoral training in neuropsychology in West Palm Beach, FL.

Dr. Rotondo expertly evaluates a wide range of cognitive, psychiatric, and neurological conditions, including ADHD, mild cognitive impairment, stroke, addiction, traumatic brain injury, dementia, learning disabilities, major depression, bipolar disorder, and anxiety. He is also skilled in assessing personality disorders and mental illnesses complicated by substance misuse. Utilizing a diagnostic clinical approach, he effectively addresses psychological, neurocognitive, and addictive disorders.

Dr. Rotondo is a member in good standing of the American Psychological Association, National Academy of Neuropsychology, Society for Clinical Neuropsychology, and Society for Personality Assessment.

To schedule an appointment, please call 786-261-6409.