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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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My family and I went to Mr. Estefania looking for help for my son's addiction and inability to move forward in his life. Ray helped us understand addiction, the impact on our family and our enabling behaviors. He guided us through the steps needed to get my son help. We are grateful for his advise, professionalism and no-nonsense approach. It is a process and a journey. We are all in this together. Ray has found a program to fit my son's needs. We are hopeful where once there was hopelessness.
by LAL/LAL xxx.xxx.97.246
August 19, 2015
We attended a community event that focused on mental health issues seeking an additional frame of reference on resources available in our community and information on mental health issues that could help our family better manage our son's substance abuse and co-occurring mental health issues. Raymond Estefania was an expert panelist that evening and his views and comments resonated the overwhelming similarities of the issues are family was dealing with.

Over the years we relied on the guidance of mainstream mental health professionals and were at a loss with the treatment options. My husband and I reached out to Ray for guidance. What we found in Ray was an engaged, thoughtful professional who has thoroughly researched substance abuse and mental health providers, to help us find the right fit for our son and coordinate an intervention. The intervention unfolded in somewhat unusual circumstances and every step of the way, Ray was available to provide us guidance on next steps and coordinated resources to expedite the treatment that was a good match for our son. We are very grateful for Ray's expertise, kindness and no-nonsense manner to develop the right approach in handling this very overwhelming and devastating family crisis. We highly recommend Ray and continue to value his knowledge and guidance.
by Wanda and Rodrigo xxx.xxx.241.130
July 08, 2015
My history with Ray Estefania is a curious one that has come full circle... I started working with Ray over 4 years ago as I desperately searched for someone to help my son... At a time when I was devastated and paralyzed with fear and pain, he was able to guide me through the most heart wrenching and difficult decisions a parent must make with compassion, certainty and a firm and honest hand when necessary....His counsel, expertise and excellent treatment recommendations helped my son recover from a lifestyle that would have undoubtedly landed him in jail or taken his life. He helped me to save my son's life for which I will be forever greatful....

But Ray's work doesn't end with the intervention and treatment of the patient, his services provide help for the entire family by providing counseling, education, after care and coaching. It was during this process where I slowly started to come to grips with the reality that my husband had a substance abuse and alcohol addiction. It took me 1-1/2 years after my sons treatment to deal with my own denial, guilt and anger toward my husband... Truthfully, I minimized the severity of the problem all along because somewhere deep inside, I knew I certainly had something to do with this... This brought me to the next phase in my life where we worked with Ray. Once again, he successfully led us through another difficult and painful journey of recovery. His recommendations of different programs at different stages of my husband's recovery were right on every time.

At the same time that he provided me with incredible support and guidance while my husband was away in treatment, he began to address a central issue in all individuals who live with any type of addictive behavior: codependency, namely, me!! After 30 years of care taking, enabling and rescuing (due to many circumstances in my life), Ray somehow made me comprehend that I too needed help, that I too was "addicted." This was probably one of the most difficult things for me to admit and accept throughout this whole process, but after so many years I was finally ready. For the third time now, Ray helped me to successfully make the best choices for treatment and support that fit my needs and circumstances.

I truly believe one of Ray's "knacks" is how he is able to fit a program with each person's individual needs and personality. His knowledge of addiction and mental health coupled with his familiarity and liaisons with programs across the world, allow him to successfully pair that individual's or family's needs with the precise treatment type and program. What started out as my son's individual journey turned into the 4 year journey of an entire family... Ray helped us to navigate through experiences and circumstances that would tear most families apart. It has been a long, hard, painful process which continues everyday, but the results have been liberating and healing.Today I am blessed to live in a home where there is sobriety, respect, honesty and so much more peace and unity amongst its family members. Thank you Ray, for helping me save my son, my husband and helping me to face my own demons... God did hear my prayers!
by JTR xxx.xxx.128.86
January 03, 2015
Our family's experience with Ray Estefania has been exceptional. When we realized our daughter needed help with depression and multiple addictions, we were flustered and bewildered about where to turn. Ray's treatment methodology, professionalism, and accessibility was a key factor in the process of understanding the disease we are dealing with and in the process of healing for our entire family. He is responsive and understanding, while being firm and committed to being honest about the road to recovery. I feel 100% confident in recommending Ray's services.
by Pamela L xxx.xxx.6.21
December 05, 2014
Being caught up in the realization that your son or daughter has any type of addiction can be a scary and confusing time. During this period of initial turmoil families are in a very vulnerable position and making a clear decision may seem like a daunting task. There is so much information in the internet and so much stigma still attached to these issues that we may not know who to turn to. We went to many doctors,therapists,psychologists, and psychiatrists and even with all those people involved we couldn't get to the heart of the matter.Our family was blessed with a recommendation from a parent whom had succeeded with the help of Raymond Estefania and his team.We found a refuge and a degree of dedication,patience and commitment that I hadn't found in other professionals in this field. Ray's passion and level of involvement assured us that we were in the right place.Addiction is a monster and sometimes we need someone who wears a cape. Thank you for giving us our life back.
by Miriam S. xxx.xxx.150.194
December 03, 2014
Our family had exhausted all our efforts to get my son the help he needed.
Our son had been in a steady decline for the past two years. Within two weeks of meeting with Ray Estefania and his team of professionals, my son is finally at a place that will provide him an excellent chance for recovery. Ray orchestrated an intervention conducted by him and our family in a loving, and dignified setting giving my son an excellent chance
to become a healthy productive member of society. Ray facilitated every step from beginning to end with reputable loving professionals ensuring us the best possible outcome. I felt familial support and finally have a sense of peace knowing that this situation exceeded anything I would have hoped for. I would unequicably recommend Ray to any family in crisis. His involvement will give your family the best chance for success. I am a forever grateful parent . Thank you Ray and Ana!
by Vivian Blumin xxx.xxx.48.196
November 29, 2014
Ray has been instrumental in saving my daugther's life.
We have been working with Ray Estefania over the past four weeks trying to get my daughter into a treatment program after we found out through a private investigator that she was using drugs and involved in other high risk behaviors brought about by her addiction. The pain was unbearable and I got through this process and a successful Intervention with Ray's guidance and powerful knowledge of addiction and mental health. He imparts confidence and a sense of security. Besides being a powerful therapist and interventionist Ray works from a place of kindness and compassion that helped me stay sane through the process with my daughter.
I have inmense gratitude for what Ray has accomplished in a short period of time in our daugther's dangerous and critical situation. He found the right treatment center for our daughter to go to where she is recovering from this disease of addiction. She responded very well to his sense of confidence and how he treated her with dignity.
My daughter is in a safe place today thanks to Ray's powerful mental health Intervention and networking of treatment centers.
by Maria xxx.xxx.69.30
September 19, 2014
Ray Estefania is THE person I would recommend for patients and families seeking help for treatment of addiction. He is a consummate professional, extremely knowledgeable about treatment modalities and facilities available throughout the country, a deeply insightful and caring therapist and a wonderful human being. His involvement has been instrumental in helping our child on the path to long-term sobriety.
by D.Katz, PhD xxx.xxx.193.150
September 16, 2014
Ray was my drug treatment therapist almost 8 years ago. His counseling helped me to stay sober ever since. He is one of the most trustworthy and effective psychotherapists I've ever encountered. Ray can instill hope and motivation in the most hopeless cases. I'll always respect and admire the professional that helped me when I needed it the most.
by Ali B. xxx.xxx.60.116
August 28, 2014
I have gotten a great deal from my interaction with Ray. He is focused with each client but with a tailored approach applicable to each situation. He is flexible but with a consistency of treatment. He is experienced in the field(s) of addiction and provides a wealth of knowledge to the patient. I would definitely recommend him.
by Anonymous xxx.xxx.208.50
August 27, 2014
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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