Counseling & Therapy
Depression & Anxiety
Depression & Anxiety
Depression & Anxiety
Depression, fear, and anxiety are some of the most common and uncomfortable emotions that we can experience at some point in our lives. Through counseling and treatment, we are able to help you recover motivation, perspective, and joy that you once had in your life. Areas of treatment include all facets of depression including bipolar disorders and dysthymia. Anxiety disorders treated include obsessive compulsive disorders, generalized anxieties, intrusive thoughts, phobias, panic attacks and more.
Life Changing Events
Depression & Anxiety
Depression & Anxiety
Life is always changing and different situations arise such as divorce, death or loss, change in jobs, moving to a new location and more. Counseling can help you navigate these transitional moments.
Trauma & PTSD
Depression & Anxiety
Couples Therapy & Marriage Counseling
Many individuals can experience symptoms associated with painful and traumatic circumstances. Anxiety, fear, and hopelessness are a few emotions that can linger post traumatic events. We can help you overcome these symptoms and guide you through the options of exposure therapy or EMDR. Psychologists, licensed therapists and other counselors have the skills and tools to help you or your loved ones cope with these difficult emotions.
Couples Therapy & Marriage Counseling
Couples Therapy & Marriage Counseling
Couples Therapy & Marriage Counseling
Couples therapy and marriage therapy focuses on the couple. Licensed psychologists and clinicians skilled in this area will help couples navigate the intricacies of their relationship that include communication, finances, family dynamics, stress, extramarital affairs and more. Please contact our office for more information.
For details about our private, transformative 2 to 3-day Couple Intensives designed to rejuvenate and strengthen relationships click here.
Child & Adolescent Therapy
Couples Therapy & Marriage Counseling
Child & Adolescent Therapy
ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder), Behavioral issues such as ODD (oppositional defiance disorders), parenting, self esteem, Mild/Moderate Autism are just some of the areas our team is experienced to help your child. Therapy and counseling will help both the child and the parents working with an integrated team of all those involved in the day to day of the child. With consent of the parent an integrative approach is always best. At the discretion and recommendation of the therapist this can include teachers, family members or those involved with the individual or child's daily activities.
Eating Disorders
Couples Therapy & Marriage Counseling
Child & Adolescent Therapy
Body image is an integral part of our being but when it becomes an eating disorder such as Bulimia, binge eating or anorexia it can be extremely debilitating to the well being and function of an individual. A psychologist or counselor will have the expertise to help you in these moments. Counseling will involve an integration of teams such as nutritionist with eating disorder experience. We are here to help and guide in any way possible.
Couples Intensives
A Private Transformative Workshop—Designed to Rejuvenate & Strengthen Relationships—with Dr. Sheehan
Nestled in a serene retreat-like office setting, couples embark on a journey of deep introspection and healing under the guidance of Constance Sheehan, PhD, LCSW. A therapist with over 20 years of experience in teaching, training, and practice at The Family Institute at Northwestern and Loyola Medical Center Sexual Dysfunction Clinic.
Trained in ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP), Dr. Sheehan works with medical practitioners to provide low-dose ketamine to break through and resolve long-standing relationship issues with greater compassion and lowered defensiveness.
Day 1: Foundations and Intentions (3 hours)
With clear and gentle support, couples explore their communication dynamics. Through guided exercises and open dialogues, they uncover patterns of misunderstanding and learn effective communication strategies. Dr. Sheehan facilitates somatic exercises that promote active listening and empathy, fostering a deeper connection and understanding of and between self and partner.
Sessions may delve into sexual intimacy, a crucial component often affected by unresolved issues. Couples implement new skills to rediscover emotional and physical closeness and address underlying emotional barriers. Dr. Sheehan provides opportunities for cultivating language around desires, boundaries, and techniques for enhancing intimacy.
Day 2: Building Resilience (5 hours)
Communication takes center stage as couples navigate consideration of thorny issues such as family, money management, shared goals, and individual values. Dr. Sheehan guides couples in creating a renewed roadmap that promotes transparency and mutual decision-making, easing tensions that arise from unmet needs.
Family dynamics are explored as couples confront challenges from extended family relationships, parenting styles, or past traumas. Dr. Sheehan facilitates a new level of openness and harmony in navigating relational complexities and establishing new approaches to life.
Day 3: Integration and Planning (4-5 hours)
Couples engage in reflection and integration as the intensive nears its conclusion. Consolidation of insights gained over the past few days, with a plan to identify actionable steps to sustain progress post-intensive. Dr. Sheehan offers personalized strategies for ongoing growth and support, empowering couples to maintain newfound communication skills, intimacy, financial harmony, and family resilience.
Throughout the intensive, therapeutic techniques such as depth psychology, mindfulness practices (MBSR), EMDR, and experiential exercises are employed to deepen self-awareness and emotional healing.
Ketamine-assisted work is also on offer. Couples emerge with renewed hope, strengthened bonds, and a shared commitment to a balanced, harmonious, and fulfilling relationship.
Testing, Screening, & Evaluations
ADHD Testing
Autism Testing & Screening
Autism Testing & Screening
ADHD screening is currently offered using the latest testing material- Conners4.The Conners 4th Edition is a tool for assessing attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and related behavioral disorders in children and adolescents aged 6 to 18 years. It provides insights into a child's behavior, emotions, inattention, hyperactivity/impulsivity, emotional regulation, aggression, and academic performance.It consists of several rating scales and forms, including parent, teacher, and self-report versions. It provides detailed information on a child's strengths and weaknesses, which can be used to develop targeted interventions and treatment plans.
Autism Testing & Screening
Autism Testing & Screening
Autism Testing & Screening
Autism testing and screening is provided for 12 months through adulthood using the current screening tools that include the ADOS, Vineland, Adult/Adolescent sensory profile AASP, Batelle, BASC and other materials that will vary on each clients needs and age. Testing at PACG is provided by Dr. Hidalgo who will administer the tests. It is best to consult prior to testing to ensure the specific requirements of what is being requested can be discussed.
Psycho-Educational & Gifted Testing
Psycho-Educational & Gifted Testing
Psycho-Educational & Gifted Testing
Full psycho-educational evaluations are offered for all ages. This includes the latest testing materials. Each test is customized to the needs of the client based on age and Requests. Gifted testing can be done in conjunction with the psycho education or independent.
Immigration Evaluations
Psycho-Educational & Gifted Testing
Psycho-Educational & Gifted Testing
Immigration evaluations vary on a case by case basis. Licensed psychologists will be able to provide the evaluation needed to assist those in need.
Las evaluaciones de inmigración varían según el caso. Psicólogos con licencia podrán proporcionar la evaluación necesaria para ayudar a los necesitados.
Community Outreach
Meditation Space & Tools
Public Speaking Engagements
Public Speaking Engagements
Our office is proud to be one of the only offices in South Florida representing the Homedics drift. This is a sand meditation device. When requested you can have the opportunity to immerse yourself into a wide variety of guided meditations such as diaphragmatic breathing, transcendental meditation, breathe work and more by our clinical team.
Public Speaking Engagements
Public Speaking Engagements
Public Speaking Engagements
Some of the professional clinicians at PACG offer public speaking engagements in the subject area of your preference. All subject matters involve mental health subjects or general life events. Please contact us for more information.