Elizabeth Ibarra-Brletic is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Registered Marriage and Family Therapist Intern specializing in relationship therapy, self-empowerment, and trauma healing. Elizabeth works with individuals, couples, and families. She maintains a private practice in Winter Springs, FL.
With over 4 years of experience as a marriage and family therapist, and as a graduate of the University of Central Florida specializing in Cognitive-Behavioral and Gottman Method Relationship Therapy, she is currently serving as a private practitioner working with a broad spectrum of clients. Among her areas of expertise are adolescent issues, parenting support, relationship issues, self-empowerment, and trauma healing.
Elizabeth is an interactive, solution-focused therapist. Her therapeutic approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help clients effectively address personal life challenges. She integrates complementary methodologies and techniques to offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each client. With compassion and understanding, she works with each individual to help them build on their strengths and attain the personal growth they are committed to accomplishing.
Education
- 2011 – Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy – University of Central Florida
- 2009 – Bachelor of Liberal Arts (Psychology/Sociology) – University of Central Florida
License, Certifications & Awards
- Licensed Mental Health Counselor
- Registered Marriage & Family Therapist Intern
- Play Therapy Certificate (expressive interventions for all ages to promote healing and parent-child interactions)
Additional Training
- Telehealth for Mental Health Professionals: 2-Day Distance Therapy Training
- EMDR Basic Training
- Gottman Relationship Therapy: A Research-Based Approach Level I and II – Orlando, FL
- Gottman Relationship Therapy: A Research-Based Approach Level III (3-Day) – Seattle, WA
- 5th Annual Child Abuse Prevention Month Training Conference (1-Day Training) – Orlando, FL
- Adoption Competency Training – Orlando, FL
- Collaborative Divorce Professional Training (minimizes family’s negative impact) – Orlando, FL
- Diversity Training – Orlando, FL
- Do No Harm: When good intentions have unintended results (UBC) – Orlando, FL
- First Aid and CPR (1-Day Training) – Orlando, FL
- Harbor House: Recognize, Respond, and Refer – Orlando, FL
- Healing the Wounds of Trauma (2-Day Training) – Longwood, FL
- Living in the New Normal (LINN), Military Education Coalition (1-Day Training) – Tampa, FL
- National Teen Fatherhood Conference (2-Day Conference) – Orlando, FL
- Nurturing Parenting Program (3-Day Training) – Orlando, FL
- OCPS HIV Training (2-Day Training) – Orlando, FL
- PAIRS Essentials (Curriculum for Successful Relationships) – Orlando, FL
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy Training (2-Day Training) – Largo, FL
- Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (2-Day Training) – Rockledge, FL
- UCF CARD Services Behavior Basics – Orlando, FL
- Understanding Poverty for Helping Professionals (Dr. Ruby Payne’s Work) – Orlando, FL
Professional Activities and Affiliations
- Central Florida Association of Marriage and Family Therapy (CFAMFT)
- Mental Health Counselors of Central Florida (MHCCF)