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Lourdes E. Velazquez Perez, ARNP, FNP B-C, is a professionally trained Family Nurse Practitioner with a strong background in psychiatric services. She is a foreign Medical Doctor who graduated in Cuba from the University of Medicine of Havana, “Calixto Garcia.” She has more than eight years of experience in the medical field.

She treats patients with psychiatric conditions like depression, anxiety disorders, ADHD, Bipolar Disorder, and other mental health diagnoses. She is passionate and dedicated to her work and patients’ health outcomes.

She initially attended Miami Regional University in Miami, Florida, where she earned her Associated Science Degree in Nursing. She worked as OB/GYN and transitional care nurse at Hialeah Hospital. Then she pursued her Master of Science in Nursing with a subspecialty in Family care. Lourdes is a Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner licensed in Florida, holding a national certification with the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP). She has worked primarily in Psychiatric settings, but she also performed as a pain management NP. While working full-time, she returned to St. Thomas University to continue with her Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Postmaster, which will be finalized by August 2022.

Lourdes is an active member of several professional organizations, including the American Association of Nurse Practitioners and the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.

Lia Moses, LMHC, is a Licensed Psychotherapist at Mind & Soul Therapy & Acupuncture, providing virtual therapy and in-person sessions in South Miami, FL. With over 20 years of clinical experience, Lia specializes in depression, anxiety disorders, and couples therapy, helping adults develop effective coping strategies for a healthier, more fulfilling life.

She holds a degree in Psychology and Psychoanalysis from Argentina and a Master’s Degree in Psychology from the USA. Combining psychoanalysis with goal-oriented cognitive therapy, Lia empowers patients by tapping into their internal strengths to navigate challenges and achieve personal growth.

Lia has worked as a Clinical Supervisor for the past 15 years, mentoring and guiding other mental health professionals. Fluent in Spanish, she also provides culturally sensitive therapy for Spanish-speaking clients.

Lia offers a compassionate and professional approach to therapy, helping individuals manage depression and anxiety while working toward tangible goals. She also specializes in couples therapy, guiding partners to improve communication, build mutual respect, and strengthen their relationships.

She provides flexible therapy options with virtual sessions and in-person appointments in South Miami, FL. At Mind & Soul Therapy & Acupuncture, Lia creates a welcoming, judgment-free space where patients can openly express their concerns and receive a personalized action plan for healing and growth.

Madeleine was born and raised in Miami Beach and received her undergraduate degree in history from the university of Florida with a concentration in holocaust studies. Madeleine went on to complete her masters in mental health counseling at Nova Southeastern University. She spent her practicum year working with schizophrenic and substance abuse clients and has since then been working with adolescents and young adults suffering from anxiety, depression, OCD and more. Madeleine believes in an integrated approach to counseling using a variety of therapeutic techniques including cognitive behavioral and psychodynamic. She believes that a strong client-therapist relationship is a foundation for achieving growth and healing. Additionally Madeleine values a safe, non judgmental space for her clients and hopes to assist her clients in overcoming any obstacles they face. Madeleine has always had a passion for helping others and believes strongly in the therapeutic benefits of approaching mental health from a holistic standpoint.

Dr. Moises Esquenazi is a devoted psychiatrist who is committed to helping individuals regain control of their lives through a comprehensive and personalized approach to mental health. Dr. Esquenazi's expertise extends to a broad range of psychiatric disorders, and he has developed specialized skills in assisting patients with Substance Use Disorders, ADHD, Anxiety, Panic Disorder, Personality Disorders, PTSD, Depression, co-morbid psychiatric and sleep problems among others. With a belief in shared decision-making, Dr. Esquenazi fosters a strong patient-doctor relationship to create an atmosphere of trust and understanding. By actively involving his patients in their treatment plans, he ensures that their individual needs and preferences are taken into account, leading to a more effective and tailored approach to achieving optimal mental health. His comprehensive approach and dedication to ongoing education reflect his steadfast commitment to improving the lives of his patients.

Dr. Myra Morales is a bilingual, Board-Certified Psychiatrist with a profound commitment to providing comprehensive mental health care. After earning her undergraduate degree from The University of Virginia, Dr. Morales furthered her passion for psychiatry by obtaining her medical degree from Ross University School of Medicine. Her journey in psychiatry continued with a rigorous adult psychiatry residency at The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York. Dr. Morales currently practices at My Psychiatrist in the South Miami office. Dr. Morales specializes in a broad spectrum of mood and psychotic disorders including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD and more. In addition, she has a keen interest in women's mental health. Patients seeking a psychiatrist who combines clinical expertise with a genuinely caring approach will find Dr. Morales to be an ideal partner in navigating their path to improved mental health.

Romer Mosquera, MD, is a board-certified neurologist at Neuroclinics in Miami, Florida. A native Spanish speaker, Dr. Mosquera is originally from Caracas, Venezuela, and has been in practice for over two decades. With his vast knowledge in clinical neurology and interventional pain management, Dr. Mosquera implements a boutique medicine approach to care and ensures each patient gets customized treatment tailored specifically to their needs. He has broad experience diagnosing and treating a wide spectrum of neurological conditions, including headaches, stroke, multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, movement disorders, neuromuscular disorders, dementia, and peripheral nerve disorders.

Dr. Mosquera completed his medical degree at the Central University of Venezuela. Upon graduation, he completed several internships at health facilities in Caracas, including the Institute of Neurology and Applied Neurosciences (INNAP). After his internships in Venezuela, Dr. Mosquera continued his medical training by working at various health facilities in Colorado, Connecticut, and Florida. After completing a neurology residency at SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, New York, he furthered his knowledge and expertise with fellowships in clinical neurophysiology and pain management.

Dr. Mosquera returned to Venezuela to work at INNAP for two years, providing neurological care for children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients. He served as a consultant neurologist at Campbell County Health in Gillette, Wyoming, before opening Neuroclinics in 2020. Dr. Mosquera is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and is licensed to practice in Florida, Arkansas, and Venezuela. 

Dr. Mosquera strives to get to know his patients very well and believes that the time spent in those relationships is what makes us human. To make an appointment with Dr. Mosquera, call the office or book online today.

Reginald J. Sincere, PMHNP-BC, is a seasoned board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner and Adult and Adolescent Psychiatrist at Sincere Psychiatry in Delray Beach, Florida. Mr. Sincere, who also goes by Reginald, provides patient-centered care to Delray Beach and South Florida residents.

Reginald takes a personalized approach with every patient and sees the patients as a whole. When working to find the concern or problem, he recognizes that no one person is the same and considers past medical history, demographic, financial background, and social history. He is focused on identifying the root and maintains a very in-depth approach.

He is proud to provide his patients with psychiatric mental health telemedicine, making psychiatric mental health care more convenient and accessible.

With telemedicine, you don’t need to drive to your doctor’s clinic or office, worry about parking, walking, or sit in a waiting room when you’re not feeling well. You can see your practitioner or doctor from the comfort of your home.

Also, virtual visits can be easier to fit into your everyday schedule. Depending on your schedule specifics, you might not have to take leave from work or arrange for child care with telemedicine.

In addition to serving the psychiatric population in different sectors, Reginald has also precepted nursing students at various institutions in the South Florida region, such as Wilkes University in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, and South University in Savannah, Georgia.

Meet Ibis Reyes Soto, a dedicated Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with 8 years of experience in mental health care. Known for her compassionate approach and genuine love for her patients, Ibis creates a warm and supportive environment where individuals feel heard and valued. Her extensive experience allows her to provide personalized, evidence-based care, helping patients navigate their mental health journeys with confidence. Ibis's commitment to her patients goes beyond traditional care, as she strives to build meaningful connections and empower each person she works with to achieve their best possible well-being.

Tamara Goodman, MD, is one of the exceptional neurologists practicing at Complete Neurological care, which has locations in Forest Hills and Queens, and the Financial District, Midtown, and in Manhattan, plus Valley Stream and Hicksville, New York. She is board-certified in neurology by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. 

After obtaining her medical degree from the American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine, she completed a medical internship at Flushing Hospital Medical Center and subsequently pursued her residency in neurology at the Northwell North Shore University Hospital- Zucker School of Medicine affiliated with Hofstra University. She continued at North Shore Hospital for a Fellowship in epilepsy and electroencephalography (EEG).

Dr. Goodman holds certifications in Botox® therapy for various conditions, including chronic migraine, cervical dystonia, and TMJ dysfunction. She speaks English and Russian, which makes her accessible to patients from a variety of cultural backgrounds. Dr. Goodman welcomes new patients to the practice who are seeking advanced patient-centered care for a wide array of neurological disorders such as vertigo, headache, syncope, memory loss, concussions, neuropathic pain, and epilepsy.

Dr. Ellen Edgar is the president of Complete Neurological Care, P.C. in New York and Florida. She is an American Board Certified Neurologist who holds double board certification from The American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN) and The American Board of Clinical Neurophysiology (ABCN).

Dr. Edgar and her professional team help patients (ranging in ages from adolescents to adults) with all types of diseases affecting the brain, spinal cord, nerves and muscles. She is an active member of the AAN and AANEM. Dr. Ellen Edgar received her post-graduate training in Neurology at SUNY Downstate Hospital – SUNY Downstate School of Medicine.

To continue her medical training at GWU Hospital, Dr. Edgar enrolled into a very competitive and highly skilled neurological fellowship in combine Electrophysiology (NCS/EMG/EP/EEG). She was under the close watch of Dr. Perry Richardson, one of the leading neurologist and an authority in Botox applications for chronic headaches, spasticity, dystonia etc., and Dr. John Kelly, a nationally recognized published author (internationally recognized authority in neuromuscular conditions).

Dr. Maja Ilic is an American Board Certified Pediatric Neurologist, Epileptologist, and Neurophysiologist with over 15 year of experience. Dr. Ilic also holds board certifications from The American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN).

She completed her Pediatrics residency at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, NY and Neurology training at State University of New York after which she enrolled into a highly competitive combined neurological fellowship in Epilepsy and Clinical Neurophysiology (NCS/EMG/EP/EEG) at Columbia University New York-Presbyterian Hospital, NYC, one of the best Comprehensive Epilepsy Centers in the country.

Dr. Ilic has co-authored research papers and medical reviews in the areas of Pediatric Neurology, Epilepsy, and Neurophysiology. She provides general and specialized care to children and adults with conditions related to the brain and nervous system.

Dr. Maja Ilic has been selected by Castle Connolly as TOP PHYSICIAN and has received TOP NEUROLOGIST 2016 award.

Dr. Ilic is an active member of American Academy of Neurology (AAN), American Clinical Neurophysiology Society (ACNS) and American Epilepsy Society (AES).

Dr. Vikas Shetty obtained his medical degree from Howard University College of Medicine in Washington, D.C.. He subsequently completed a medical internship at Northwell Health- North Shore- Long Island Jewish Medical Center in New Hyde Park, New York. Dr. Shetty then completed his neurology residency at the same institution, where he gained extensive experience in managing a wide range of neurological conditions. 

He was later awarded a fellowship in epilepsy at Northwell Health, focusing on advanced epilepsy care, including interpreting complex EEGs and managing refractory epilepsy cases. Dr. Shetty is board-certified in neurology and epilepsy by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. His professional interests include epilepsy management and clinical neurophysiology.

Dr. Micic specializes in neurology and pediatric neurology. She earned her medical degree from the University of Nis Faculty of Medicine, serving multiple locations across NY. Dr. Micic completed an internship at Clinical Center Nis in Serbia after obtaining her medical degree. Later, she also completed her fellowships in child neurology, one at the University of Belgrade, Serbia, one at the State University of New York, Stony Brook and another at the Baylor College of Medicine, Texas Children’s Hospital. Highly qualified, she also completed her residency in pediatrics at the Children’s Hospital of New Jersey at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center. Dr.

Samuel Apeatu, MD, is a skilled, board-certified neurologist practicing at Complete Neurological Care. The practice has locations in Forest Hills and Queens, and the Financial District, Midtown, and in Manhattan, plus Valley Stream and Hicksville, New York. Additionally, in offices in Boca Raton and Boynton Beach, Florida.

Dr. Apeatu obtained his medical degree from the University of Ghana Medical School in West Africa. He completed his pediatric residency training at New York Medical College, Lincoln Hospital Affiliation. He then completed his pediatric neurology fellowship at Schneider Children’s Hospital Long Island Campus for the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Dr. Apeatu was also a fellow at Long Island Jewish Medical Center for epilepsy and electroencephalography. Prior to joining the Complete Neurological Care family, he’s worked in multiple neurology units throughout New York City and Pennsylvania.

Dr. Samuel Apeatu is a published and board-certified pediatric neurologist from the American Board of Pediatrics. Additionally, he is an active member of the American Academy of Neurology, the Child Neurology Society, and the American Medical Association.

Dr. Jimmy Lafaille, DNP, graduated from the prestigious University of Miami (UM) with a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree and a post graduate certificate as a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP). She also achieved a post master’s certificate as a family nurse practitioner (FNP) at Barry University and obtained a master’s degree in nursing science from Florida Atlantic University (FAU). She completed her undergraduate studies in New York. She received accolades while she was a doctoral student at the University of Miami (UM) when she was one of the few chosen for the Vitas Fellow Scholarship Award as well as the Aryn Rothfield Memorial Scholarship Award. In 2017, she was inducted in the Sigma Theta Tau by the University of Miami International Honors Society Chapter. She has worked in clinical practice for over 20 years. She has also worked as a contributing faculty member for various graduate programs. She has dual board certification as an FNP and PMHNP.