Dr. ILANA FERNANDEZ

I've been in the mental health field all of my adult life with a passion for helping people find their most fulfilling and authentic self. Growing up with a severely mentally ill father and an amazingly stable and loving mother, I know first hand what it feels like to have lived with and experienced both. That's a kind of knowing that cannot be learned in a classroom but inspired me to learn all I could about mental health as well as illness. I started out and trained initially as a Play and Family Therapist when my children were growing up but my practice has evolved as I have. Now as a grandmother and senior, my practice has largely become focused on trauma, attachment issues, self-esteem, and communication challenges. My lengthy career has allowed me to acquire a rather large "tool box," supporting a very holistic and completely individualized connection from the start. I meet each person where they are and we learn and grow together. I would be honored to be a part of your journey towards wholeness and optimal health and well-being!