Silvana Huayamares is a Bilingual Master’s Level Practitioner offering therapy services with over 15 years of experience in the mental health field. She offers a compassionate, supportive, and non-judgmental therapeutic atmosphere that empowers her clients to make positive changes. Silvana provides genuine care that is observed in her pleasant and welcoming interactions with her clients as she has a keen way to build rapport easily with them. Silvana is an Honors in the Major (HIM) graduate from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor degree in Psychology. She also graduated from Palm Beach Atlantic University with a Master of Science in Counseling Psychology. She has worked in inpatient, outpatient, and in-home settings with individuals of all ages including: children, adolescents, adults, families, and couples. Silvana is familiar with a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and levels of care including the chronic mentally ill and homeless.

Silvana implements Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Solution-Focused approach, Play Therapy techniques, and Faith-Based practices tailored to the needs of her clients. She is an active volunteer at her home church where she has advocated for the mental health of the congregation. Her passion and enthusiasm sets her apart as a valuable Clinician with excellent leadership skills and extraordinary counseling ethics.

*At this moment, Silvana is not taking any new clients. Her primary focus at OPA Behavioral Health is in the Administration role.