Our Core Therapeutic Services -Psychotherapy and EMDR

We specialize in a range of psychological services tailored to meet individual needs. Our commitment to excellence ensures that each client receives the most effective and appropriate treatment. Understanding the complexities of the human mind is at the forefront of our practice, and we provide a safe, confidential environment for healing and growth.

• Psychotherapy: we offer specialized psychotherapy to address a wide array of psychological concerns. Our approach is grounded in evidence-based practices to help clients navigate challenges such as adapting to change, depression, anxiety, and trauma. The goal of our psychotherapy is to foster self-understanding and promote lasting positive change.
• EMDR: As certified Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) psychotherapists, our team members provide EMDR therapy as a unique service or adjunct to primary counseling. This powerful approach is highly effective for individuals who have experienced psychological trauma and other distressing life events. Our EMDR sessions are structured to help clients process traumatic memories and alleviate their lingering effects.
• Counseling and Assessment: We provide comprehensive counseling and psychological assessments to clarify diagnoses and guide treatment planning, ensuring a thorough approach to your mental health care.

A Commitment to Professional Mental Health Care

Our practice is founded on a deep commitment to professional excellence and ethical standards. We believe that quality mental health care is essential for personal well-being. Whether you are seeking counseling, in-depth psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (or specialized trauma treatment like EMDR, our team is ready to provide expert support.

Contact Our Practice Today

For inquiries or to schedule a consultation, please contact our office. We are dedicated to providing the highest standard of psychological care to help you achieve your mental wellness goals.

Contact |  Informes     +1 617-402-5515              doctor@elizabethwillems.com

NOTICE TO CONSUMERS: The Department of Consumer Affairs’ Board of Psychology of California receives and responds to questions and complaints regarding the practice of psychology. If you have questions or complaints you may contact the Board on the Internet at www.psychology.ca.gov, by e-mailing bopmail@dca.ca.gov, calling 1-866-503-3221 or writing to the following address: Board of Psychology 1625 North Market Blvd, Suite N-215 Sacramento, CA 95834, USA

Dr. Willems is registered as an out-of-state telehealth provider (Registration Number TPPY25) for the USA state of Florida; registration verification click here.  

A “Good Faith Estimate” (GFE) under the USA No Surprises Act is the rate of service you have agreed to pay your provider times the numer of services/sessions you hold per year. The expiration of your GFE is one year after the date you sign the GFE form. If you have not yet signed a GFE, please ask your provider. (Example: $200USD per 45-50 minute session x 52 weeks = $10,400USD estimated anual cost).

Please note that Dr. Willems' Polanco office does not meet the ADA Standards for Accessible Design. If you have unique accessibility needs, please alert Dr. Willems to this before your first appointment.

Your Right to Privacy: To learn more about your right to privacy under the USA Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) click here. 

*The Electronic health record (EHR) used in this practice (which is used when you make an appointment using the link above), TheraNest (Ensora Health) is a U.S.-based platform designed primarily for HIPAA and HITRUST standards. It does not meet the local legal, interoperability, or data-sovereignty requirements for Electronic Health Records (EHRs) in the following regions: Mexico (Does not meet NOM-024-SSA3-2012 / DGIS certification), United Kingdom (Does not natively comply with NHS Digital standards or DCB0129), Canada (Does not meet specific provincial requirements like Ontario’s PHIPA or Alberta’s HIA), Australia (Does not integrate with My Health Record / HI Service requirements), European Union Countries (It lacks specific EU-localized "Certified EHR" status for national health systems), Brazil (Does not meet SBIS/CFM certification standards), Chile (Does not meet SIDRA standards for public health integration), Spain (Does not comply with specific ENI/ENS interoperability frameworks)

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La Privacidad: Para aprender mas acerca de la Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), la ley de privacidad de confidencialidad de EUA haga click aqui. 

AVISO A LOS CONSUMIDORES: La Junta de Psicología de California del Departamento de Asuntos del Consumidor recibe y responde preguntas y quejas relacionadas con la práctica de la psicología. Si tiene preguntas o quejas, puede comunicarse con la Junta en Internet en www.psychology.ca.gov, enviando un correo electrónico a bopmail@dca.ca.gov, llamando al 1-866-503-3221 o escribiendo a la siguiente dirección:  Junta de Psicología 1625 North Market Blvd, Suite N-215 Sacramento, CA 95834, EUA

La Dra. Willems está registrada como proveedora de telesalud fuera del estado (Número de registro TPPY25) para el estado de Florida, EUA.; para la verificación del registro haga clic aquí. 

La "estimación de buena fe" (GFE en Ingles) según la Ley de no sorpresas (No surprises act en Ingles) de EUA es igual a la tarifa de servicio que usted acordó pagar a su proveedor multiplicada por la cantidad de servicios/sesiones que tiene usted por año. El vencimiento de su GFE es un año después de la fecha en que firma el formulario GFE. Si aún no ha firmado un formulario de GFE, consulte a su proveedor. (Ejemplo: $200USD por sesión de 45-50 minutos multiplicada por 52 semanas = $10,400USD costo anual estimado).

La oficina de Dr. Willems se encuentra en el primer piso. Si usted tiene necesidades especiales de accesibilidad, por favor avise a esto antes de su primera cita.

*El Expediente Clínico Electrónico (ECE) utilizado en esta práctica (la cual se utiliza al programar una cita mediante el enlace anterior), TheraNest (Ensora Health), es una plataforma con sede en los Estados Unidos diseñada primordialmente para cumplir con los estándares HIPAA y HITRUST. No cumple con los requisitos legales locales, de interoperabilidad o de soberanía de datos para Expedientes Clínicos Electrónicos (ECE) en las siguientes regiones: México (no cumple con la certificación NOM-024-SSA3-2012 / DGIS), Reino Unido (no cumple de forma nativa con los estándares de NHS Digital o DCB0129), Canadá (no cumple con los requisitos provinciales específicos como PHIPA de Ontario o HIA de Alberta), Australia (no se integra con los requisitos de My Health Record / HI Service), Países de la Unión Europea (carece del estatus de "ECE Certificado" localizado específicamente para los sistemas nacionales de salud de la UE), Brasil (no cumple con los estándares de certificación SBIS/CFM), Chile (no cumple con los estándares SIDRA para la integración con la salud pública) y España (no cumple con los marcos de interoperabilidad específicos de ENI/ENS).

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