• Our Mission & Roots • South Florida Clinical Sanctuary

Meet the Minds Behind Our Healing

A diverse, multidisciplinary team of licensed mental health counselors, clinical social workers, and trauma specialists dedicated to evidence-based, culturally affirming care across Miami, Coral Gables, and statewide telehealth.

  • 100%

    Licensed & Supervised Clinicians

  • Bilingual

    Bilingual Therapy (English & Spanish)

  • Certified

    Trauma & EMDR Certified

  • Inclusive

    Neuro-Affirming & LGBTQ+ Inclusive

  • Clinical Leadership

Founders & Clinical Supervisors

Pioneering a sanctuary model where rigorous therapeutic neurobiology meets deeply human, compassionate mentorship.

Millie Maldonado

Co-Founder, Clinical Supervisor & Master Clinician

  • EMDR Certified
  • Psychology Today Profile

Millie is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor specializing in trauma-informed care, EMDR therapy, persistent depression, and burnout recovery for high-achieving professionals. With over a decade of clinical practice across South Florida, she co-founded The Mind Gym to merge evidence-based neuroscience with sanctuary-level restorative design.

Erik Siva

Co-Founder, Clinical Supervisor & Master Clinician

  • Psychology Today Profile

Erik co-founded The Mind Gym with a conviction that mental resilience is built collaboratively. He guides couples, professionals, and families through systemic strain, emotional reconnection, and life transitions with pragmatic somatic and cognitive tools.

  • Clinical Staff

Specialized Practitioners

Grecia E. Smith

Bilingual Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Grecia E. Smith is a bilingual Licensed Mental Health Counselor who holds a Master of Science in Counseling and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Nova Southeastern University. She is also an active member of the American Counseling Association. Grecia has experience working with children, adolescents, and adults from diverse cultural, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds, providing treatment for depression, anxiety, trauma, and PTSD. Her therapeutic approach primarily incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Person-Centered Therapy, and EMDR. She also uses an integrative approach, tailoring treatment to each individual by drawing on a variety of techniques and adapting them to the client’s unique needs and goals meeting each person exactly where they are.

  • Licensed Counselor

Rossana Mendez

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Rossana Mendez is a bilingual Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the states of Florida and Rhode Island. She has worked with individuals facing depression, anxiety, trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and end-of-life issues, providing care across diverse settings including homes, schools, clinics, and community agencies. Rossana draws from multiple modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Mindfulness, always centering her work on the client’s unique needs. She is passionate about serving diverse populations and fostering growth through compassionate, client-centered care.
  • Licensed Counselor

Meggan E. Lugo

Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern (RMHCI)

Meggan E. Lugo, also known as Megg, is a Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern (RMHCI) and trauma-aware yoga teacher. As a BIPOC clinician, she brings experience in supporting neurodivergent individuals, children, and those with invisible disabilities, while offering affirming care to LGBTQ+ and polyamorous communities. Meggan specializes in trauma—including Traumatic Incident Reduction (TIR)—as well as relationship challenges and personal growth. With a strong commitment to multicultural competence and social justice, she integrates ancestral healing, generational perspectives, and spirituality into her work. Her therapeutic style is rooted in empathy, collaboration, and respect for each client’s story, with an emphasis on women’s health, balance, and resilience. At The Mind Gym, Meggan incorporates safe movement practices, blending psychotherapy with embodied healing to create deeply empowering outcomes.
  • Registered Counselor
  • Uncompromising Quality

Our Standards of Clinical Excellence

Every clinician at The Mind Gym is vetted, deeply aligned with trauma-informed ethics, and engaged in regular clinical consultation.

Evidence-Based & Neuro-Informed

We leverage rigorously verified methodologies—including EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused brief interventions, and somatic vagal regulation anchored directly in modern neurobiology.

Culturally Responsive

Deep awareness of South Florida's rich multicultural tapestry, honoring ancestral context and lived experiences.

Somatic Synergy

Pairing cutting-edge neuroscience and CBT/EMDR with bodily regulation and breathwork for enduring nervous system resilience.

HIPAA Confidentiality

Strict encrypted telehealth pipelines and discrete, quiet private physical offices for total peace of mind.
  • Where We Practice

Visit Us In Person or Online

We invite you into peaceful, light-filled therapeutic environments designed to soothe the sensory system from the moment you step inside.

Coral Gables Clinic

Convenient to Miracle Mile, Brickell, Coconut Grove, and Downtown Miami. Discreet, soundproofed clinical suites with dedicated garage parking.

Address & Suite

2332 Galiano St, 2nd Floor
Coral Gables, FL 33134

Miami Flagship Office

Easily accessible via US-1 and the Palmetto Expressway. Serving Pinecrest, Kendall, South Miami, and surrounding South Florida suburbs.

Address & Suite

9100 Dadeland Blvd, Suite 1500
Miami, FL 33156

Statewide Telehealth

Access high-caliber psychiatric care and somatic coaching from the privacy of your home anywhere in Florida. Fully HIPAA-compliant, seamless video portal with zero downloads required.

Coverage Area

All Florida Zip Codes
Orlando, Tampa, Naples & beyond

  • Schedule Your Free Initial Consultation

Ready to Begin Your Journey Toward Lasting Well-Being?

Take the first step with a complimentary, confidential 15-minute intake screener to match with the therapist best suited for your goals, values, and schedule.

  • 100% Confidential & Encrypted
  • Appointments Available Within 48 Hours
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