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.
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.
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.
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.
Ray understands treatment, both from the side of his client's and their families. His diagnostic skills and ability to motivate treatment resistant young people are un matched. I would recommend a family member in need to Ray in an instant.
Raymond Estefania is an accomplished professional who provides exemplary services to his clients. I am happy to refer to him when the situation is right. I highly recommend him.
PracticeRaymond S. Estefania, MS, LMHC, CAP, CIP, ICADC
GenderMale
EducationB.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.
AffiliationsMr. 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.
CertificationLicensed 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