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Cardenas Counselingand Consultation · Kendall, Miami (305) 975-9449Call
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Change is possible. It's a matter of where to start.

Individual, couples, family and teen counseling in Kendall, with Saturday appointments and online sessions. In English and Spanish.

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Real, lasting change

We are a group of highly trained counselors offering unbiased, confidential therapy with an open-minded perspective. Together we look at your choices, your lifestyle and your relationships, and set goals that are clear from the first session.

Sessions are flexible and transparent. Our Kendall office is easy to reach from Coconut Grove, South Miami, Coral Gables and West Kendall, and telehealth is available when getting here isn't.

Saturday appointmentsTelehealth at no extra costEnglish & Spanish
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Meet your therapists

Carlos Cardenas

MFT · University of Miami · 15+ years

Anxiety and stress management with individuals, couples counseling, and communication and behavioral change in families. Credentialed in Family Centered treatment, a certified family mediator, and a Qualified Supervisor of marriage and family therapists and mental health counselors. His question for every case: what does this person need, and what's getting in the way?

(305) 975-9449MGME.CC7@gmail.comSelf-pay $200 per session

Ileana Cardenas

MFT · University of Miami · 15+ years · Bilingual

Couples counseling, conflict resolution and managing anxiety. Using systems theory and a structured family approach, Ileana helps couples and families find what's holding the relationship back and break out of repeating the same problems.

Astrid Pena

LMHC · English & Spanish

Works with teens, young adults and adults navigating anxiety, life transitions, stress and mood. Her approach is tailored to each person, combining evidence-based techniques with a strong, collaborative relationship.

(786) 975-0966Mon–Thu 10 am – 7 pm · Fri 10 am – 4 pmSelf-pay $170 per session

How we help

Whether it's one person, a couple or a whole family, we create an environment of comfort, safety and support.

  • Individual counselingA safe space to explore new ways of managing stress, solving problems and finding support.
  • Couples counselingFor new and long-established relationships: communication and skill building.
  • Family counselingBehavioral concerns, helping children and teens express themselves, and new parenting strategies.
  • Teen counselingConfidential support for adolescents, typically ages 12–18.
  • Online counselingZoom, FaceTime or Skype, from anywhere, at no additional cost.
  • Qualified supervisionWeekly supervision toward LMFT licensure, plus treatment review and business support for clinicians.

Areas of focus

  • Depression & anxiety
  • Excessive worry
  • Relationship issues
  • Divorce
  • Grief & loss
  • Anger management
  • Codependence
  • Communication skills
  • Conflict resolution
  • Stress management
  • Parenting & family
  • Play therapy
  • Coaching & support
  • Children & adolescents
  • Adults
  • LGBTQ
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Therapy from wherever you are

Online sessions keep treatment going when you're traveling, busy or simply more comfortable at home.

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Fees, plainly

Fees are discussed in our first conversation, so there are no surprises. Reduced-fee sessions are available on a limited basis.

Self-pay rate per session
Carlos Cardenas$200
Ileana Cardenas$175
Astrid Pena$170

In-network with

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield / Florida Blue
  • Cigna
  • United (not Medicaid or Florida KidCare)
  • AvMed
  • UMR
  • Aetna (Astrid Pena)

Payment

Cash, check, credit card, Venmo, Zelle or Cash App.

Cancellations

Please give 24 hours' notice. Missed appointments without notice are charged $75.

Start here

Call the therapist you'd like to see, or send a request and we'll reach out to schedule.

If you are in crisis or thinking about harming yourself, call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline), or call 911.

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