Hugo Herrera, addiction and mental health therapist in Miami
Finding your balance again is possible — and you don't have to do it alone.
I'm Hugo Herrera, a certified addiction and mental health therapist. For more than thirty-five years I have supported people and their families through recovery, in individual sessions, in Spanish or English, in person in Miami or by video call from anywhere.
Confidential · Free initial assessment
CAP
CMHP
ICADC
- 35+ years of experience in addiction and mental health
- 19 years as a therapist at South Miami Hospital
- 12 years as executive director of Equilibrium
- CAP · CMHP · ICADC professional credentials
Where it starts
A place to understand what is happening — and decide what to do about it
Asking for help is hard. The thought of sitting down and talking about what you are going through can feel overwhelming or intimidating, both for the person struggling and for their family. But it is a crucial life decision, and it is usually the point where things begin to change.
My therapeutic approach helps people establish healthy relationships around them and improve their quality of life through self-knowledge and self-acceptance. I work with people marked by an event, past or present, that led them to poor emotional management or to self-destructive behaviours such as alcohol and drug abuse.
Services
What I can help you with
Addiction, mental health and relationships. No two processes are the same, but they all begin with an honest assessment of where you are.
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Alcohol dependency
Alcohol abuse therapy, online and in person in Miami
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Marijuana dependency
Marijuana abuse therapy, online and in person in Miami
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Cocaine dependency
Cocaine addiction therapy, online and in person in Miami
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Prescription drug dependency
Therapy for dependency on prescribed medication
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Other dependencies
Gambling, sex, technology, work and compulsive shopping
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Codependency
Support for people with emotional dependency
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Anxiety
Therapy for anxiety disorders
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Depression
Therapy for people living with depression
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Self-esteem
Professional support for people with low self-esteem
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Dysfunctional relationships
From couples to children and family
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Poor emotional management
Support for managing what you feel
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Adaptation problems
Grief, life changes and difficult transitions
The process
How we work
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Free assessment
A no-commitment conversation to understand your situation and your needs. I listen, I ask, and I tell you plainly whether I can help and how.
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A plan
We set concrete goals, how often we meet and in what format: online, in person in Miami, or a combination. Everything adapts to your pace and your life.
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Individual sessions
One-to-one therapy. We combine different techniques depending on what you need: emotional work, relapse prevention, anger management, self-esteem or relationship dynamics.
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Family and follow-up
Where it makes sense, I work with the family too. Once the goals are met we keep a follow-up in place to consolidate progress and prevent relapse.
Why work with me
What you can expect
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Confidentiality and anonymity
Nothing we discuss leaves the session. I guarantee the privacy and anonymity of every patient and their family.
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Sessions in your language
The full therapeutic process in Spanish or English, with no intermediaries and no nuance lost in translation.
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Certified experience
35+ years in addiction and mental health, holding CAP, CMHP and ICADC credentials for the treatment of alcohol and drug abuse.
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Family work
Recovery is rarely an individual matter. When it helps, I support the people around you too.
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Online or in person
In-person consultation in Miami or a video call from wherever you are. Same therapy, whichever format works for you.
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No judgement
No story surprises me and none shocks me. You come here for help, not to be assessed.
FAQ
What people ask me most
What is the free assessment?
It is a first conversation, free and with no commitment, to assess your situation. You tell me what is happening, I ask what I need to understand it, and I tell you honestly whether I can help, how I would approach it and how long a process like this usually takes. If I think you need a different kind of resource, I will say so and point you towards it. The therapy sessions that follow do have a fee, which I explain clearly before we start.
Does online therapy work as well as in person?
For most problems, yes: what matters most for the outcome is the trust between us and the way we work, and both build just as well over video. All you need is a stable connection and somewhere you can talk without being overheard. If you prefer, we can also combine online sessions with sessions at the Miami office.
Is it confidential?
Absolutely. I guarantee the privacy and anonymity of every person and their family. What is said in session stays in session.
Do you accept health insurance?
No. Therapy is private pay: I do not work with insurance companies or process claims.
Thank you to Hugo Herrera for the beautiful and demanding work he does for sobriety, helping his patients and their families reach serenity.
María Elisa
Shall we take the first step?
Write to me and I will answer personally. The initial assessment is free and completely confidential.