• Nidia Medina, Ph.D., LMHC - CEO

• Yamira Ayala, Psy.D., LMHC - Clinical Director

• Kadeem Campbell, Ph.D., LMHC - Clinical Supervisor

• Ana L. Morales Carrasco, Ph.D. - Clinical Supervisor

• Kiara Serrano, LCSW - Intern Supervisor

Nidia Medina, Ph.D., LMHC - CEO & Clinical Director

English, Spanish

Dr. Medina has a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico. She holds a Master's degree in Mental Health Counseling from the University of Phoenix in Puerto Rico. She also obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice with Penology emphasis from the Interamerican University of Puerto Rico. Dr. Medina has been in the counseling field since 2000 and has provided outpatient and group therapy to children, teenagers, adults, couples, and families. She has worked with a variety of issues including but not limited to severe and chronic mental illness, self-harm, ADHD, anger management, low self-esteem, anxiety disorder, depression disorder, addiction disorders, grief, stress, and everyday relational and family issues. Dr. Medina relocated to Florida in 2013 and has provided services as a Mental Health Targeted Case Management and Mental Health Counselor for children, teenagers, adults, and families in home, schools, and office settings. Dr. Medina is happily married to her husband and has four kids. She works side by side with the Senior Pastor at her local church to fulfill the mission to teach the gospel to every family. Dr. Medina believes that her God-given purpose is to inspire, empower and propel women, individuals, and families with a Christian faith-based approach to reach their own purpose in life. 

Yamira Ayala, Psy.D., LMHC, Clinical Director

English, Spanish

Dr. Ayala was born in Puerto Rico. She graduated with her bachelor’s degree in psychology and then pursued her Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology in the Pontifical Catholic University of PR. Her doctoral dissertation was directed to the Mental health of the Chronic Pain Population who are commonly impacted by their symptoms and usually misunderstood. In 2009 Yamira relocated to Florida and started working in a Backer Act unit offering support to children and adolescents going through difficult times. Later, she started working as a therapist offering services at school, home, and in office. Yamira has had the pleasure of working in different agencies where she has gain experience and training in MATCH and Trauma Focus CBT. Yamira is currently a Licensed Mental Health Counselor that has worked with a variety of mental health challenges including but not limited to Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, Autism, Trauma, Impulse Control, and Mood Disorders. Yamira believes that everyone should give themselves the opportunity to heal, grow and become the reason for their own happiness

Kadeem Campbell, Ph.D., LMHC, Clinical Supervisor

English, Spanish

Dr. Kadeem is a licensed mental health counselor and a recent graduate from Florida Atlantic University in 2023. Dr. Campbell’s doctoral studies were in Counselor Education. Dr. Campbell attained his master’s degree in Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling from the University of South Florida in 2018. Within his doctoral program the curriculum emphasized clinical, teaching, and supervisory aspects of mental health counseling. Dr. Campbell has worked with Hispanic Family Counseling since 2019. Dr. Campbell was raised within a Jamaican family and uses his cultural background to establish healthy rapport with individuals from the Caribbean. Furthermore, Dr. Campbell uses aspects such as culture and upbringing to help clients tell their own unique stories within treatment. He has primarily worked with children and adolescents suffering from depression, anxiety, adjustment disorders, interpersonal relationship conflicts, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. However, recently Dr. Campbell has expanded his practice towards seeing more clients within the adult population. Dr. Campbell recently accepted a new position as a clinical supervisor within Hispanic Family Counseling. He is appreciative of this new role and the opportunities that come along with it. Dr. Campbell enjoys working with Hispafam and prioritizes the agency’s emphasis on community. Dr. Campbell appreciates the familial bond among himself and colleagues within Hispafam. He notes that Hispanic Family Counseling is an entity that embodies what ethical and competent clinical practice should look like.

Ana L. Morales Carrasco, Ph.D., Clinical Supervisor

English, Spanish

Dr. Ana is a Licensed Psychologist in Florida and Puerto Rico with extensive experience in mental health assessment, psychotherapy, psychological evaluations, and clinical supervision. She has worked with children, adolescents, and adults across community-based and outpatient settings, providing services to individuals with diverse and complex mental health needs. Her professional background includes clinical leadership, multidisciplinary collaboration, crisis intervention, and the development of individualized treatment plans. She is committed to providing culturally responsive, ethical, and evidence-based mental health services. She is currently in the process of completing her EMDR certification and serves as Mental Health Clinical Supervisor at Hispanic Family Counseling.

Kiara M. Serrano, LCSW, Intern Supervisor

English, Spanish

Kiara was born and raised in Bayamón, Puerto Rico. She is fluent in both English and Spanish. Kiara is a graduate from the University of Central Florida where she graduated with her Master’s degree in Social Work. Kiara completed her internship at the Juvenile Drug Court as well as ay Hispanic Family Counseling. Kiara’s clinical experience includes providing counseling to individuals (children, teens, and adults) experiencing depression and anxiety, trauma, substance abuse, eating disorders, self-harm, and anger. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family and watching television.