The Top 50 Women Leaders of Orlando for 2025
On February 2025, our Founder & President, Denisse Centeno Lamas, was recognized as one of the 50 Most Influential Women of Orlando 2025 by The Women We Admire Magazine!
With a career spanning over 20 years, Denisse has dedicated herself to supporting mental health and social well-being through various organizations. Her leadership and passion have made her a role model as a director of Hispanic churches and a certified Soul Shop trainer, where she creates workshops focused on suicide prevention within religious communities.
In addition to her impressive professional career, Denisse remains a pillar of faith and love in her community. Her leadership not only inspires, but transforms lives.
We invite you to read the full article in the link below.
Suicide Prevention for ‘Renacer Foundation’ Sep 2024
On September 2024, our Founder & President, Denisse Centeno Lamas, was invited by ‘Renacer Foundation’ to talk about suicide prevention and its importance.
We invite you to watch the full interview in the link below.
UCF Knight Life July 2024
On July 2024, our former intern and now Clinician, Yamil Román, was chosen to share his internship experience within HFC in the latest episode of Knight Life @UCFCHPS.
We invite you to meet this ambassador of both UCF and the social work profession.
Prospera Clients Circle May 2024
On May 2024, Prospera USA highlighted our Founder & President, Denisse Centeno Lamas, as one of its members, a visionary businesswoman whose success has fueled a commitment to creating opportunities for others. Her business has continued to grow exponentially but sustainably and she has strengthened several areas of her practice with the prosperity support. Without losing focus, Denise continues to help mental health clients throughout Central Florida and creates jobs in the community.
Most Successful Business Leaders to Watch in 2023
We are very proud that The Enterprise World edition of The Most Successful Business Leaders to Follow in 2023 presents the story of our Founder & President, Denisse Centeno-Lamas, who has generated a profound impact on people with their emotional health needs.
Volunteering for AFSP
For our Founder & President, Denisse Centeno-Lamas, being one of the volunteers of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) is one of the things she is most passionate about. Find out why and what prompted her to be part of this great Association created to raise awareness about mental health and suicide prevention.
ARTFAM Research Project
Our Founder & President, Denisse Centeno Lamas, was part of a research project with Michigan State University called “ARTFAM”. Project main focus was to evaluate the resilience of a small Puerto Rican community that is why they visited Perla de Gran Precio in Puerto Rico from March 27 to April 6, 2023.
Diversity in Programs: Expansion & the Future of Prevention Education Offerings
Our Founder & President, Denisse Centeno Lamas, who is a member of the National Leadership Council for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, being one of the speakers at the event is one of the things that fills and enjoys her the most. The topic was “Diversity, Equity and Inclusion” and she spoke about Saving Lives, the new program for the Latinx community.
BIPOC Mental Health Conversation
Our Founder & President, Denisse Centeno Lamas, was part of the panel discussion named “Celebrating Our Story of Cultural Resistance” for the National Benevolent Association of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) along with other professional where they shared experiences and connected with one another.
Bank of America
Our Founder & President, Denisse Centeno Lamas, was interviewed by Bank of America on 11/30/2021, where she shared her experience as a woman business owner in the Central Florida area.
"On Course To Empower Women Business Owners"
La Prensa
Our Founder & President, Denisse Centeno Lamas, and her team were featured in an article published in the newspaper "La Prensa" on May 20 of 2021.
"Hispanic women lead the expansion of new corporations despite the pandemic".
Despierta Orlando
Our Former Clinical Director Nancy Jiménez, was featured on the TV program Despierta Orlando on May 21, 2021, talking about Mental Health during the return to normal after the pandemic. (Minute 40:04).
Telemundo 31
Our former Clinician Dr. Dinelsa Morales was interviewed by Telemundo 31 on May 17, 2021, about how the new regulations on the use or not of masks affect the community and impact the behaviors of individuals.
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
Our Founder & President, Denisse Centeno Lamas for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention with her article “Being the Boice – That’s Voice with an Accent – for the Voiceless”, 2020.
OBJ Hispanic Heritage Month
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, OBJ featured the story of our Founder & President, Denisse Centeno Lamas, in 2020.
Orlando Business Journal
Our Founder & President, Denisse Centeno Lamas, was featured in an interview published in the online edition of the "Orlando Business Journal" in April 26 of 2019. A Puerto Rican pushed past barriers, making it her business to help others in Central Florida.
Hispanic Family Counseling - 2018 Success Stories Honoree in Central Florida
El Nuevo Día
More than honored and proud of the article published of our Founder & President, Denisse Centeno Lamas in the "El Nuevo Día" newspaper. A Puerto Rican creates a mental health services company designed for Hispanics.
Prospera Success Stories
Congratulations to Hispanic Family Counseling, Inc., for being elected as the 2018 Prospera Success Stories Honoree Business in Central Florida.
Don Quijote Awards
Congratulations to Hispanic Family Counseling, Inc., for being elected as the winner in the "Don Quijote Awards 2017," in the Hispanic Business of the Year-Five Years or Less category!
El Sentinel
Hispanic Family Counseling was featured in El Sentinel in an article written by Carlos Vazquez regarding the agency's 5th year anniversary.
