services

Psychotherapy services

Our psychotherapy services at We Belong Counseling are designed to provide a safe and supportive environment where clients can explore their emotions, identify patterns, and work toward personal growth. We use a variety of therapeutic approaches tailored to individual needs, including cognitive-behavioral therapy, person-centered therapy, and mindfulness techniques. Our goal is to help clients navigate life’s challenges, manage stress, and build healthier relationships. With a compassionate and collaborative approach, we empower individuals to gain insights, develop coping skills, and cultivate a greater sense of well-being.

Counseling Services

At We Belong Counseling, our counseling services are centered on providing compassionate, client-focused support to help individuals navigate life’s many challenges. Whether dealing with stress, relationship issues, or major life transitions, our counselors work alongside clients to foster resilience and emotional growth. We employ evidence-based techniques and a personalized approach, ensuring that each session addresses the unique needs of the individual. By focusing on building strengths and practical skills, we empower clients to make positive changes, improve their mental health, and lead more fulfilling lives.

Applied Behavioral Services

Our Applied Behavioral Services at We Belong Counseling focus on promoting meaningful, positive changes in behavior to enhance daily living and overall well-being. Using evidence-based approaches, such as Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), we work with individuals to develop effective strategies tailored to their unique needs and goals. These services are especially beneficial for individuals with developmental disabilities, behavioral challenges, or those seeking structured support to overcome specific obstacles. Through close collaboration, we help clients build essential life skills, improve social interactions, and foster greater independence, all within a compassionate and supportive framework.

Art Therapy

At We Belong Counseling, our Art Therapy services provide a creative outlet for self-expression and healing, allowing clients to explore emotions and experiences in a non-verbal, therapeutic way. Through various art forms—such as drawing, painting, and sculpting—clients can gain insights, process difficult feelings, and build coping skills in a safe and supportive environment. Art Therapy is especially effective for those who may find it challenging to express themselves verbally, offering an alternative path to emotional exploration and growth. Guided by trained therapists, this approach encourages self-discovery, reduces stress, and enhances mental well-being, helping clients reconnect with their inner strengths and foster a greater sense of empowerment.

Immigration Evaluation

Compassionate, bilingual (English/Spanish) psychological evaluations for immigration cases, provided in Davie, FL or through secure telehealth when appropriate. Comprehensive, court-ready reports are prepared to support your immigration case.

Evaluation Services

• VAWA & Deportation Waiver Evaluations (48-hour report option available)
• Asylum Evaluations
• U-Visa & T-Visa Evaluations
• Mental Health Assessments
• PTSD, Anxiety & Depression Screenings
• Trauma & Domestic Violence Assessments
• Cognitive Evaluations (MMSE)
• Additional standardized testing as needed

Our Process

1. Schedule a confidential consultation.
2. Complete a clinical interview and psychological assessment.
3. Attend any necessary follow-up sessions.
4. Receive a comprehensive written evaluation for your attorney.

Why Choose Us?

• Bilingual services in English & Spanish
• Experienced clinician: Mary Joseth Miranda-Tourino, LCSW
• Fast, professional, immigration-focused reports
• In-person appointments in Davie or secure telehealth when appropriate
  

Family Mediation Services

At We Belong Family Solutions, we provide compassionate, neutral, and professional mediation services to help families navigate conflict, improve communication, and create practical solutions during life's transitions.

Divorce & Separation Mediation

Navigate separation with respectful guidance focused on parenting, communication, conflict resolution, and family agreements.

Parenting Plan Development

Create customized, child-centered parenting plans that address schedules, holidays, decision-making, transportation, and healthy co-parenting.

Co-Parenting Support

Strengthen communication, establish healthy boundaries, resolve parenting conflicts, and build positive co-parenting relationships.

Family Conflict Resolution

Resolve disputes involving parents, adult children, siblings, blended families, caregivers, and extended family members through structured mediation.

Blended Family & Transition Support

Receive guidance through remarriage, blended family dynamics, parenting transitions, caregiving responsibilities, and other major life changes.

Divorce Coaching

Gain support, education, and practical strategies for communication, decision-making, stress management, and preparing for life after divorce.



Why Choose Us?

• Neutral and confidential mediation
• Child-centered, family-focused approach
• Compassionate and professional guidance
• Bilingual services (English & Spanish)
• Virtual and in-person appointments available
  

Kinesthetic Cognitive Training to Enhance Brain Function

A movement-based program that helps children on the autism spectrum and individuals with cognitive changes build focus, memory, and confidence through guided movement and thinking activities.

Kinesthetic Cognitive Training to Enhance Brain Function
A Movement-Based Protocol for Supporting Cognitive Health in Children on the Autism Spectrum and Individuals Experiencing Cognitive Decline

Are you supporting someone with cognitive concerns such as memory changes, mental fog, reduced focus, or decreased mental agility?

Our Kinesthetic Cognitive Training program offers an innovative, evidence-informed approach that combines gentle, guided movement with targeted cognitive tasks. Designed for children on the autism spectrum as well as anyone experiencing cognitive decline, it

 stimulates neural pathways, encourages neuroplasticity, and supports mental clarity, attention, and overall brain health in a structured, adaptable setting.

What Is Kinesthetic Cognitive Training?

This specialized intervention pairs purposeful physical movement with cognitive challenges. Participants engage in carefully designed movement routines while practicing skills such as memory, attention, problem-solving, sequencing, and processing speed.

Rather than relying solely on seated or passive activities, the program uses movement as a tool to activate brain regions involved in executive function, memory, and sensory integration. Sessions are professionally guided and tailored to the individual’s age,

 abilities, sensory needs, and goals. It is suitable as a complementary therapy within broader care plans.

Who Can Benefit?

This program supports a wide range of individuals experiencing cognitive concerns, including:

Children on the Autism Spectrum and Other Neurodivergent Learners

Children with ASD, ADHD, or related neurodevelopmental conditions who benefit from structured movement to improve attention, impulse control, emotional regulation, sensory integration, communication, and cognitive engagement.

Individuals with Cognitive Decline

According to experts including the Alzheimer’s Association and the American Academy of Neurology, cognitive decline encompasses a spectrum of conditions:

• Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI): An intermediate stage between typical age-related changes and dementia. It involves noticeable declines in memory (amnestic MCI) or other domains such as language, executive function, or visuospatial skills, while daily independence is largely preserved. Approximately 12–18% of adults age 60 and older live with MCI; many remain stable, some improve, and a portion progress to dementia.
• Early or mild dementia (including Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias): Progressive conditions affecting memory, thinking, and daily functioning.
• Age-related cognitive changes: Normal or accelerated declines in processing speed, attention, and memory that can affect mental stamina and quality of life.
• Cognitive deficits related to neurological, vascular, or psychiatric conditions: Such as those associated with stroke, Parkinson’s disease, depression, or other factors impacting brain health.
• Anyone experiencing mental fog, reduced mental agility, or decreased cognitive stamina.

The approach is adaptable across the lifespan—from children to older adults—and can complement existing medical, therapeutic, or educational supports.

Benefits of the Program

For Children with ASD and Neurodivergent Individuals

• Enhances attention, focus, and impulse control through structured, rhythmic movement paired with cognitive tasks
• Supports emotional regulation, reduces anxiety, and helps manage sensory overload with predictable, calming activities
• Stimulates neural pathways that can improve communication, social engagement, and cognitive flexibility
• Builds routine, structure, self-efficacy, and confidence
• Supports sensory regulation and motor skill development

For Individuals Experiencing Cognitive Decline (Including Older Adults with MCI or Early Dementia): Research on combined physical and cognitive (dual-task or motor-cognitive) training shows benefits for global cognition, memory, executive function, and

 neuroplasticity:

• Supports memory, attention, and cognitive longevity by engaging multiple brain regions simultaneously
• Encourages neuroplasticity—the brain’s ability to adapt and form new connections—through movement that increases brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), improves cerebral blood flow, and strengthens neural connectivity
• Helps reduce mental fog and improve mental clarity, alertness, and processing speed
• Boosts mood and emotional well-being via endorphin and serotonin release, which can ease symptoms of depression or anxiety often linked to cognitive changes
• Improves balance, coordination, and mobility, reducing fall risk and supporting independence
• Offers a non-pharmacological complement that may help maintain function and slow progression in early stages of decline

How It Works

Sessions use specially designed movement routines integrated with cognitive challenges such as memory tasks, attention exercises, sequencing, or problem-solving. These activities are guided by professionals and stimulate brain areas responsible for executive

 function, memory, and processing speed.

Expert literature on dual-task and mind-body approaches indicates that combining movement with cognitive demands produces stronger cognitive benefits than either component alone, supporting neuroplastic changes in regions such as the hippocampus and prefrontal

 areas.

Implementation & Collaboration

We collaborate with families, caregivers, and healthcare or educational professionals to tailor the program to each person’s needs. It functions as a complementary service within an existing care plan.

Our team provides individualized assessment, professional facilitation, carry-over strategies, and ongoing support.

Getting Started

If you are interested in learning whether Kinesthetic Cognitive Training could support a child on the autism spectrum or someone experiencing cognitive decline, contact We Belong Counseling. Our team can discuss individual needs and help determine the best

 way to integrate this approach.

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