Positive Behavioral Solutions
Helping People Achieve Positive Outcomes
Wilma Fare-Rentas, M.S.
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern
Mental Health Therapist
Wilma has more than 23 years of experience as a Social Worker and more than three years as a Registered Mental Health Counselor. Wilma has a Mental Health Counseling Master’s degree from Phoenix University and a bachelor’s degree in social work from Caribbean University. As a mental health therapist, Wilma has worked with complex trauma cases such as anxiety, bipolar disorders, mood disorders, schizophrenia, depression, suicidality, ADHD, loss, grief, guilt, victims of sexual abuse, child abuse, crisis management, and recovery. A a social worker, Wilma has vast experience working with families and children presenting developmental delays, emotional challenges, or behavioral issues. Wilma developed and executed safety plans for victims of domestic violence and child abuse. Wilma has provided direct support to children with global developmental delays, including Autism and Cerebral Palsy. Wilma is fluent in English and Spanish.
“I believe that there is always hope because ‘Hope is like the sun, which, as
we journey toward it, casts the shadow of our burden behind us,’ Samuel
Smiles.”
Meet Wilma
What was your path to becoming a Mental Health Therapist?
While working as a social worker, I had the opportunity to be present at my client’s therapy sessions with mental health counselors, psychologists, and/or psychiatrists. That experience motivated me to become a mental health counselor because I wanted to help children and adults with their mental health issues.
What should someone know about working with you?
Working with me is relaxing. It includes a lot of doses of healthy humor and happiness. Laughing is not only the key to a good therapy session but also to a work environment. I love to work in a friendly workplace. I am always open to constructive criticism, new scientific evidence, and techniques.
Specialties and Strengths
ADHD
Anxiety
Autism
Bipolar Disorders
Child Abuse
Crisis Management
Depression
Grief and Loss
Mood Disorders
Schizophrenia
Suicidality
Recovery
Victims of Sexual Abuse
Therapeutic Approaches
Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT)
Person-Centered Therapy
Solution-Focused Therapy
Service Types
Child and Adolescent Therapy
Individual Therapy
Couples and Family Therapy
Modes of Therapy
Home
Office
Schools
Community
Telehealth
Ages Served
Children (7-12)
Teens (13-17)
Adults (18 years+)
Languages
English
Spanish
Expertise
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Aetna
Aetna Better Health
Aetna Better Health Healthy Kids
Ambetter
Cigna
BNET
Children’s Medical Services
Clear Health
Florida MHS
Humana
Self-Pay Options
Simply
Simply Amerigroup
Simply Healthy Kids
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Wilma graduated with a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.
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Wilma is a Registered Mental Health Counselor in the State of Florida.