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Raymond Estefania, MS, LMHC, CAP, CIP, ICADC

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Raymond Estefania, MS, LMHC, CAP, CIP, ICADC
Raymond S. Estefania, MS, LMHC, CAP, CIP, ICADC
(53 Reviews)
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(305) 479-8253

 5901 SW 74 Street Suite 201 South Miami, FL 33143
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(53 Reviews)
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Our son had hit rock bottom. He was doing drugs, was depressed and lost.
Ray is our life saver. He helped us get our son “back.”
Ray guided all of us thru our sons issues.
He is and was available any time we needed him.
He is our ANGEL!!!!
by Thankful one xxx.xxx.225.250
October 22, 2022
We are so grateful to having the opportunity to meet Ray, who became our mentor and professional guide during most difficult and challenging times.
For a long time we felt like we are walking in the dark with no hope. Due to Ray's wisdom, extensive experience and knowledge we were able to find some light and to move forward.
As we became more familiar with the world of addiction and mental health issues we learned that Ray is really one of the best professional interventionist in the field. With no doubt, the fact that he is one of the leading experts in the field helped us a lot to find creative solutions, especially at time when everything seemed so hopeless. Thank you so much Ray!
by DG xxx.xxx.161.106
September 18, 2022
Raising a teenager has proven to be more complex than I ever could have imagined. They are not only thinking they are adults but they do not recognize they still have not developed the tools to rationalize their decision making at this stage in their lives. As a parent, I cannot stress how frustrated this process was for me at the beginning of my son’s change from being my little boy to becoming the young adult he is continually aspiring to be.

My inability to rationalize my desires to see the best in him while also recognizing that he will make his own decisions and at times childish mistakes was a heart-wrenching experience for both my wife and myself. Having Ray Estefania provide guidance to us during this time was a much-needed catharsis for all of us.

Ray’s professional guidance, ease of listening to both the parent's side and the teenager's side of the various situations as well as helping us understand our emotions at the time provided both my son and us with a sounding board to better handle the angst of the teenage years.

For any parent trying to make heads or tails of these difficult times I would recommend Ray Estefania without hesitation.
by Francois Illas xxx.xxx.180.19
June 09, 2022
When my family and I were referred to Ray Estefania, we were in crisis. Thanks to his profound experience, patience, professionalism; combined with his unique and caring approach; today our family is experiencing joy, unity and love. Thank you Ray!
by Grateful Family xxx.xxx.55.126
April 19, 2022
Ray has been helping us with our son for the past several months and he has been a God send ! We are grateful for his guidance, expertise, support and accessibility. He has connected with our son, who has been very resistant to therapy in the past. He was also instrumental in helping our son find a psychiatrist that he appreciates and trusts. Ray has an extensive network of professionals throughout the country who he is able to utilize as referrals and has helped other members of our family as well. We are truly blessed to have found Ray and highly recommend working with him if you are looking for a knowledgeable, compassionate, honest therapist.
by Linda Milone xxx.xxx.218.251
December 05, 2021
As a grandmother/guardian who had to make the agonizing decision to send our grandson to a Wilderness Program and then onto Therapeutic Boarding School, I found the process overwhelming. Ray’s guidance with the process was invaluable. His knowledge of treatment options allowed us to place our grandson in treatment quickly to avoid a crisis. He monitored our grandson’s treatment through out his stay at Wilderness Program and Boarding School. He was always available at every crisis and worked with the school to find a solution. One year ago our grandson wouldn’t go to school, was using drugs and participating in self destructive behavior.
Today he is now preparing to graduate from high school early and working on college applications for Fall 2022. He describes Ray as one of the most impactful people in his life. Hiring Ray as our Educational Consultant was the best decision we could have ever made. Thank you Ray!
by TD xxx.xxx.193.120
November 17, 2021
Dr.Estefania has been really helpful in guiding our son to stop vaping and smoking weed. It was a shock when I discovered that he was taking these drugs. We reacted immediately and met with Dr. Estefania who was referred to us by our pediatrician. He helped our son realize how drugs affected him and made his life going towards to wrong direction.
Weed and vaping are not normal or healthy . Teenagers think it is Ok but it is not. Dr. Estefania supported us and very quickly our son was drugs free from one day to the next and has now been clear for months . Do not hesitate a second to reach out to Dr. Estefania . He knows what he is doing and how to approach kids and parents in difiicuot situations .
Thank you .
by Anonymous xxx.xxx.178.176
October 13, 2021
I have struggled with alcohol abuse for over a decade now and went to Ray for help / guidance. Ray has been fantastic and has completely changed my perspective on alcohol and relationship with it. His help has made a tremendous impact on my personal life. I have tried to control the issue with multiple therapists, and addiction counselors and none have been able to really help me overcome it (until now). I would highly recommend seeing Ray if you struggle with alcohol abuse or other addictions.
by Anonymous xxx.xxx.222.100
September 20, 2021
Serious depression; therapy. Suicide attempts; hospitalization. Substance abuse; detox. They say that insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting it to be different. We needed to stop the insanity, so we hired Ray. We arrived in a crisis, and he immediately responded. Ray suggested steps we had not tried before, and we took them. He spoke directly with us, and our loved one, and we all trusted him. Ray led us directly to providers he had used before and knew and trusted – we did not have to reinvent the wheel and figure that out ourselves. Those providers lived up to our expectations. Our loved one responded and has worked hard to heal and create a good life. We are hopeful. We are grateful to Ray and recommend him to others, without qualification.
by Hopeful xxx.xxx.87.227
December 12, 2020
Ray Estefanía is a professional in every sense of the word. As a consultant, he is a top-notch demonstrating a deep knowledge in the field of interventional psychology, as well as the different rehab centers for the treatment of love one in need. He is fully accurate in his case evaluations and certainly has extensive experience. He is empathetic, patient, and supportive but firm and determined at the same time.
Ray enjoys a high reputation and respect within the various treatment centers in the US. He is approachable and directive around his recommendation. Give follow-up with clients and maintain direct communication with the treatment center of the family member who is being treated. Very impressive in terms of how he anticipates the next step in treatment and how he coordinates with the placement to achieve it.
In our case, we are extremely grateful for his work and the place he selected for our son’s treatment. He has our highest recommendation.
Grateful parents of a 21-year-old son
by grateful parents of a 21 year old son xxx.xxx.95.57
September 29, 2020
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5901 SW 74 Street Suite 201, South Miami, FL 33143
Website http://www.restefania.com/
Primary Specialty

Addiction Counselor

Practice Raymond S. Estefania, MS, LMHC, CAP, CIP, ICADC
Gender Male
Education B.S. in Psychology from the University of Florida.

M.S. Mental Health Counseling from Nova Southeastern University.

Mr. Estefania has received extensive training and supervision at the University of Miami's Center for Treatment Research in Adolescent Drug Abuse (CTRADA) in the Multi-Dimensional Family Therapy approach to adolescent substance abuse.

Affiliations Mr. Estefania is a member of the American Counseling Association, the National Association of Therapeutic Schools and Programs the Network of Independent Interventionists and the Therapeutic Consulting Association. He is also a former member of the Board of DIrectors for Informed Families, The Florida Family Partnership and a member of the Advisory Board for The Health Information Project, an organization which improves access to healthcare for students.
Certification Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida - MH #8639.

Certified Addiction Professional in Florida - CAP #2051.

Internationally Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor - ICRC.

Certified Intervention Professional - Pennsylvania Board