OCD and Anxiety Therapy near Miramar

The city of Miramar offers wonderful opportunities for exposures, which is a key part of CBT and ERP therapy for anxiety and OCD for children and adults! Exposures are practiced in session, and are also assigned as practice to be done outside of the therapy session. 
  • Adults who struggle with panic attacks often worry about being in places with big crowds. A challenging exposure practice in Miramar would be to attend an event at the Miramar Regional Park Amphitheater, located just a short drive from my office. 

  • If you struggle with social anxiety, an exposure practice could include going to Miramar Town Center. After learning CBT tools in our therapy sessions, exposures provide an important opportunity to practice these skills during casual interactions with unfamiliar people at places like the Paris Morning Bakery or the nearby ice cream shop.
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  • For children with phobias related to fear of heights or fear of the water, a great exposure practice is going to the Miramar Regional Park Aquatic Complex. Here we can practice wading into the water gradually, as well as going onto gradually higher water slides. 

CBT and ERP Therapy Near Miramar

Our office is located in Pembroke Pines, Florida (near I-75 and Pines Blvd), just a quick 10-minute drive from certain parts of Miramar. If you live in Miramar and are looking for a psychologist specializing in anxiety or OCD treatment, Dr. Penela would be happy to work with you in therapy.

​Dr. Penela is a bilingual psychologist who provides effective CBT, ERP, and ACT therapy to both children and adults. Not sure what these 3-letter words mean?  These are all therapy approaches that we know work well, based on many scientific studies! To learn more about Dr. Penela's therapeutic approach, click here. ​

Getting to our Office from Miramar

​Office Address: 
15800 Pines Boulevard
​Pembroke Pines, FL 33027 ​
e-mail: ​info@wellnessinbroward.com
  • Head north on either Palm Avenue, Douglas Road, or Flamingo Road, depending on where you're starting.
  • Make your way to Pines Boulevard heading west.
    • If you're on Palm Ave or Flamingo Rd, turn left (west) onto Pines Boulevard.
    • If you’re closer to I-75, head North on I-75 and exit at Pines Boulevard - West (Exit 9B).
  • Continue west on Pines Boulevard for about 1 to 4 miles, depending on your route.
  • 15800 Pines Boulevard will be in the shopping plaza on your left (Starbucks and Chipotle are on the first floor).

Dr. Penela's Favorite Spots in Miramar!

Dr. Penela is smiling in her therapy office, located near Miramar.
  • Chifa Du Kang - my parents were born in Peru (and came to the U.S. as adults), so I grew up eating lots of Peruvian food. Chifa is the ultimate comfort food for me - it's a delicious fusion cuisine that combines Peruvian and Chinese flavors. 
  • Miramar Regional Park - this beautiful park has it all - soccer fields, playgrounds (with rock climbing!), and an amazing water park. And on 4th of July, the fireworks here are spectacular! 
  • Rosalia's Kitchen - finding hidden gems like this restaurant is always such a treat for me. Their weekend brunch is amazing!
If you live in Miramar, and struggle with anxiety or OCD, it's time to learn effective therapy tools that will help you get your life back on track. Dr. Penela specializes in CBT therapy for anxiety, and ERP therapy OCD and would be honored to join you on your journey toward feeling like yourself again.