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Your Association of Mental Health Professionals

Advocating for the Improvement of Mental Health Counselors

Dade Mental Health Counselors Association

Welcome to the Dade Mental Health Counselors Association (DMHCA), your trusted resource for professional mental health services in Dade County. Our association is dedicated to supporting and empowering mental health counselors through advocacy, education, and collaboration. Whether you are a professional seeking to enhance your skills, a community member in need of support, or an organization looking for partnership opportunities, DMHCA is here to connect you with the resources and expertise you need. Together, we can foster a healthier, more resilient community.

Your Trusted Network of Cooperative Counselors

Mental Health Counselors need support sometimes, and who is better to provide that than other professionals? When you need collaboration or consultation with a case, a compassionate ear for venting, or just some friends and associates to hang out with, turn to the Dade Mental Health Counselors Association in Miami-Dade, Florida. We are an association of mental health counselors striving to connect counselors from all disciplines and backgrounds.

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About Our Association

Mental Health Counselors have their national and state associations and now we have the Dade Mental Health Counselors Association (DMHCA).

We are local counselors who want to support our community, including Mental Health Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, and Clinical Social Workers. We chose the name “Dade” because that was the original name of our county and it’s easy to say – “Dahmca.”

Our core members are:

President | Wendy Cabrera
Vice President |
Treasurer |
Secretary |
CE provider | Dr. Carol L. Clark
Immediate Past President | Luis Hines, Ph.D.

Member Benefits

Joining our association offers a wealth of membership benefits designed to enhance your professional growth and visibility. You’ll have the opportunity to network with other professionals, fostering valuable connections and collaborations within the industry. Our members enjoy access to free continuing education, ensuring you stay current with the latest advancements and practices in mental health counseling. Enhanced publicity through our platforms boosts your professional profile, making it easier for potential clients and colleagues to find and recognize your expertise. Additionally, you’ll gain access to a variety of therapeutic resources, providing valuable tools and information to support your practice and client care.

What's New

Upcoming Workshop

Basic Challenges with Gender Transition
December 6
12pm - 1pm EST

For those individuals who identify as Gender Dysphoric or Gender Diverse, there are a myriad of challenges to living in a congruent presentation. At the end of this brief presentation, attendees will be able to

  • list the most common challenges for transitioning individuals,
  • describe how to address them,
  • define the impact of them on the transitioning individual.
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Member of the Month

Ms. Dioskora is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with more than 10 years of experience of providing exceptional mental health care fluently in Spanish and English. She has worked with different populations of people seeking assistance to alleviate concerns including dual diagnoses of substance dependency and mental disorders plus developmental disabilities. In addition to being credentialed as a LMHC, providing professional care as a Behavior Analyst and Certified Telehealth Practitioner grants adults, children, and families to benefit from her individual and group therapeutic services. Ms. Dioskora has extensive administrative experience with case management and utilization reviews for managed care organizations as well in various treatment settings throughout South Florida. As a Qualified Supervisor, Ms. Dioskora is eager to enhance the competency of other counselors and community members across Florida.