Meet Our Miami Psychiatry Team

Marlowe Veloz is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with advanced training in trauma-focused care. She specializes in guiding individuals through anxiety, depression, grief, relationship challenges, and the lasting effects of trauma, always with compassion, clarity, and collaborative care. Marlowe creates a welcoming, safe space for clients to feel truly heard and empowered, crafting personalized, evidence-based […]

Ricardo Gutierrez is a skilled psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with over five years of experience in mental health.  He graduated from Nova Southeastern University and specializes in behavioral disorders such as ADHD, ODD, OCD, anxiety, and depression across children, adults, and geriatric populations. Driven by compassion and a commitment to holistic care, he integrates […]

Carla Garcia has worked in mental health care for almost two years. She has a background in nursing practice and has worked with adults and geriatric patients across multiple settings, including adult outpatient services and long-term care services.  Her main role is to provide diagnostic assessment and medication management to patients who suffer from chronic […]

Jessica Van Schaick, a native of South Florida, was born and raised in the vibrant community of West Kendall, Miami. She completed her medical training at Florida International University Herbert Wertheim School of Medicine, Physician Associate (PA) Studies. During this time, she wrote her graduate paper on using Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) in treating […]

Dr. Perez is a double board-certified psychiatrist and a fellow of the American Psychiatric Association with extensive training at one of the world's leading institutions. As the Chief Medical Officer of Elevate Psychiatry, Dr. Kenny Perez has played a pivotal role in transforming the organization into a successful and comprehensive behavioral health practice. Under his […]

Ana Mejia advocates providing quality, compassionate, and comprehensive mental healthcare. She is an accessible and open professional with strong clinical skills who quickly builds rapport with patients and their families. Ana Mejia is a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP-BC) who graduated from the University of Miami in 2022. Before that, she graduated from […]

Beatriz Fernandez-Gregson is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) She obtained a postgraduate certification in psychiatric mental from the University of Cincinnati. She also holds a master's degree in business administration specialized in Healthcare Administration from the University of Miami. Beatriz is a compassionate, dedicated, and versatile healthcare professional. Before joining Elevate Psychiatry, […]

Valentina Sotomayor has earned her Master of Science in Counseling from Barry University, specializing in both Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Couples Marriage Family Counseling. Valentina also holds a Bachelor in Communication Sciences and Disorders with a background in Psychology from Pace University. Her extensive experience in education as a former teacher, combined with her […]

Nicole is a dedicated clinical social worker with a master's degree in social work from Florida State University and a bachelor's degree in psychology from Florida International University. With a diverse clinical background, Nicole has worked in various settings where they gained experience supporting individuals with substance use disorders, postpartum symptoms in mothers, and persistent […]

Fiorella Castillo is a bilingual (English/ Spanish) Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC). She received her Bachelor’s degree in psychology from Florida International University and Master’s degree in mental health counseling from Nova Southeastern University. Fiorella has over twelve years of experience working in multiple settings, including hospitals, psychosocial rehabilitation centers, and assisted living facilities. She […]