DRA. ANALIDA ARANGO

“Be the change you wish to see in the world.” Gandhi

I am one of the founding members of HMS/Purolove. I like movies, reading and practicing all sports specially water ones. I love nature and the ocean for the energy that it´s shared with me; that way I feel connected with the universe and all of its vibration. I think life should be lived, taking every moment good or bad as an integral part of it. Living each moment in complete awareness and enjoy all the beautiful things that the universe brings to us. I think human beings are fascinating. Sometimes they stumble with rocks on their path and sometimes they fall; I love having the opportunity to help them with life tools, thus they can move or kick those rocks and move forward in harmony and in peace with themselves and their surroundings. Help them to live life in abundance and gratitude.

We wanted to create with HMS a harmonious and serene place where people felt calm and could be helped in a holistic manner considering all of their dimensions of mind, body and spirit. In HMS I am an individual, couples, families and mental health therapist. Also, I manage the holistic health with natural supplements. The therapy that I impart is cognitive behavioral, dialectal behavioral, solution-focused and narrative with an integrated focused on the present moment.

I offer my services in Spanish and English.

Education:

  • BA in Psychology. Hood College. Frederick Maryland (1991)
  • M.Ed. in the Psychology of Education. Oklahoma University (1997)
  • M.S in Therapy of Individuals, Couples, Families and Mental Health. Barry University (2009)
  • Dialectal Behavioral Skills. Certification with Marsha Linehan (2018)
  • Certified Holistic Health Practitioner from Trinity School of Natural Health-CHHP. (2024)
  • Certified Doctor of Holistic Health from the American Association of Natural Wellness Practitioners Board-AANWP (2024)

Work History:

  • World Cultures and English Teacher Eight Grade at The International School of Panama. (1997—2000)
  • IB Psychology Professor Eleventh and Twelfth Grade at The International School of Panama. Advised and Organized the Student Council, Implemented IB Psychology Higher Level, Created and Implemented a School Wide Character Value Curriculum from Kinder to Twelfth Grade. (2000—2005)
  • Internship and Clinical Practicum at an Outreach Program. Individual and Group Therapy with Problematic Teenagers and Cuban Immigrants. (2008-2009)
  • Internship and Clinical Practicum at Bayview Mental Health Clinic Center. Individual and Group Therapy with Severe Psychiatric Cases. (2008-2009)
  • Internship and Practicum with Supervision at Barry Mental Health Clinic. (2008-2009)
  • MINGOB: In charge of the resocialization programs with the juvenile offendors system at the national level. Created, trained and implemented various programs such as; prevention of burnout, social skills, relaxation techniques, anger management, amongst others. (2010-2012)
  • Founder and Therapist for Families, Couples, and Individuals at Holistic Mind Steps (2013 – Present)

You may reach me at: aarango@holisticmindsteps.com