Nizel Fernandez, Therapist
Nizel Fernandez is a licensed mental health counselor who has been practicing since 2004. She graduated with a psychology degree from Universidad Iberoamericana, a Master’s degree in Family Therapy from Universidad Catolica de Santo Domingo, and a Ph.D. in Family and community studies from Clemson University. She has completed specializations in therapeutic interventions, systemic- psych-evaluation, play therapy, and trauma-informed CPP.Nizel believes in focusing on individual strengths and accompanying clients through self-reflection in their healing process. Nizel’s approach is built around resilience capacities creating a safe therapeutic space to explore emotions, values, and thoughts. Nizel enjoys baking, painting, and listening to music in her spare time. She is passionate about building joy and being intentional about self-care practices.
Provider Introduction
Types of Care & Ages Served
- Individual Therapy: Ages 15-75+
Areas of Focus
Individual Therapy
Get help addressing challenges and improve well-being with a clinician's guidance.
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Depression/feeling down
- Intense mood changes
- Panic attacks
- Self-esteem
- Stress management
- ADHD
- Attachment issues
- Attention & focus
- Childhood behavioral issues
- Eating issues: binging
- Focus, concentration & memory
- Menopause & perimenopause
- Other women's health concerns
- Parenting
- PMS & PMDD
- School behavioral issues
- Sexual trauma
- Sleep issues or insomnia
- Trauma & PTSD
- Unhealthy eating habits
Insurances Accepted
- Advent Health
- Aetna
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- HealthSmart
- Humana
- Lucet (Florida Blue)
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Medicare
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Orlando Health
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
- Tricare East (Humana Military)
Languages
- Spanish
Education
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Universidad Iberoamericana
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Clemson University
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Universidad Católica de Santa Domingo
New patient?
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Questions
Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Nizel Fernandez. You can also call 321-559-7015 to have someone assist you.
Nizel Fernandez generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 321-559-7015 to find out Nizel Fernandez's schedule and availability.
LifeStance Health providers accept most commercial insurance plans that are offered in the states where we offer services, including telehealth. Please see the following list of insurances accepted by Nizel Fernandez:
- Advent Health
- Aetna
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- HealthSmart
- Humana
- Lucet (Florida Blue)
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Medicare
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Orlando Health
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
- Tricare East (Humana Military)
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 321-559-7015 to see how we can help.
Nizel Fernandez is a Therapist and cannot prescribe medication. However, most LifeStance offices have a Psychiatrist or APN on staff who can prescribe medication if needed.
Nizel Fernandez works at:
Yes, Nizel Fernandez does offer online telehealth visits.
Yes, Nizel Fernandez is currently offering in-office visits at the following location: