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.
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.
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.
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.
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Dr. Carol Clark graduated from Trenton State College (now The College of New Jersey) in 1990 with a Master’s degree in Counseling. She moved to Miami and, after attaining her license, became a Certified Addictions Professional through the Florida Certification Board. She then attended the American Academy of Clinical Sexologists and the Institute for Advanced Study of Human Sexuality, thereby earning a doctoral degree and the right to the title of Sex Therapist. She is a Board Certified Sex Therapist through the American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors, and Therapists (AASECT), the American Board of Sexology (ABS), and the Therapist Certification Association (TCA). She taught Human Sexuality, Group Counseling, and Substance Abuse Counseling for 18 years at Carlos Albizu University in Miami and opened her own institutes of Addictions Therapy, Sex Therapy, and Transgender Care before launching the International Institute of Clinical Sexology. She is the author of Addict America: The Lost Connection, a valuable resource for both clinicians and the general public, as it explores the overall addictive manner in which we live our lives and how that disconnects us from ourselves, our relationships, and our spiritual lives.
Dr. Clark opened the Addiction Therapy Training Institute in 2008, the Sex Therapy Training Institute in 2009, the International Transgender Certification Association in 2012, and the International Institute of Clinical Sexology in 2016. She is the President of the Board of Advisors for the Therapist Certification Association, which certifies graduates of her programs, which also include Kink Conscious Therapy, Hypnotherapy and Sexuality, Sex Offender Therapy and Sexuality & Disability.
Dr. Clark maintains a private practice, with specialties in Sex Addiction, Transgender, and Trauma.
Dr. Clark is the author of “Addict America: The Lost Connection” and “My Pocket Therapist: 12 Tools for Living in Connection”.
A New Jersey native, she is a long-time resident of Miami with her husband and two dogs.
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