The Center

Contact

Professional Arts Center,
Center of Psychological Effectiveness
7390 NW Fifth Street, Suite 5,
Plantation FL. 33317
(954) 583-8831 Ph
(954) 583-9575 Fax
(800) 714-COPE (2673)


Meet the Therapists working at the Center

Serving the Greater Fort Lauderdale area including Plantation.
Counseling and therapy for Relationships, Trauma, Anxiety & Depression.

“Helping the Pieces Fit”

Center Philosophy: Located in the Greater Fort Lauderdale area the Center is dedicated to a team approach to life problems, utilizing cognitive-behavior therapy and recognizing mind-body interactions. The Center also provides parenting coordination services, developing strategies to meet the best interests of children. The professionals are committed to short-term, targeted goals which are developed with your participation. Day, evening, and Saturday appointments are available. We primarily specialize in relationships, trauma, anxiety and depression.

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Visit Priscilla's Page

Priscilla Marotta, Ph.D
Founder

Priscilla Marotta, Ph.D DirectorDr. Marotta has been nationally recognized as a cognitive-behavior therapy specialist. In 2013, Dr. Marotta was selected to be one of the 100 Most Oustanding Woman in Broward County relecting her strong commitment to patient quality care. She is a featured columnist for the Miami-Herald, quoted in Glamour Magazine, USA Today, Marie Claire and other national magazines, a featured television guest, author, and keynote speaker. She is a certified expert in trauma and forensics. She is the dynamo that energizes the Center.

 


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Veronica Ashwal, LMHC
Director

Amy DanserVeronica Ashwal is a licensed mental health counselor who enjoys working with children adolescents and adults. She tailors her approaches to your unique goals, blending cognitive behavior and solution focused techniques. She has concentrated her clinical experience to working with individuals for the treatment of depression, anxiety, and trauma. Additionally, Veronica conducts therapy in both Spanish and English. Veronica also works with children and families with innovative play therapy techniques. Her background working as a prinicipal for behaviorally challenged students adds to her clinical insights with children. Veronica is committed to providing a safe, nurturing environment for patients.

 


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Angelyn Latta, LCSW

Angelyn Latta, LCSWAngelyn is a licensed clinical social worker with extensive experience helping adults and seniors who are struggling with life transitions. She enjoys helping clients learn to cope with difficult situations, solve problems and attain and improved outlook on life. Angelyn's areas of expertise includes: grief recovery, caregiver stress, estranged adult children, codependency, depression and anxiety, aging, and coping with chronic pain. Her holistic, supportive and caring approach fosters a productive therapeutic environment in which clients can heal and grow and successfully bridge life transitions.

 


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Tammy Staples, LCSW

Tammy Staples, LCSWTammy is a licensed clinical social worker who prides herself in her work with adolescents and adults. She has extensive experience working with those experiencing depression, anxiety, grief, substance abuse, anger, and life transition issues. Tammy blends both cognitive-behavioral and solution focused therapy techniques to individually provide the best care for her patients. Her background working with high risk teens and their families, along with several years owning a private practice has built a strong foundation under which she provides services. Tammy understands the demands and changing trends of todays society and the impact on families. She provides a warm, safe, and nurturing environment for the growth of her patients.

 


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Ziva Avramovich, LCSW

Ziva Avramovich, LCSWZiva is an experienced licensed clinical social worker who works with individuals, couples, and families in different stages of life. Ziva works with couples that are struggling with relationship issues and those that want to enhance their relationships. In addition, Ziva specializes in parental guidance, divorce issues, loss, and grief. She also understands the unique challenges of aging in today's society, and works with seniors and caregivers. Ziva will create a special therapeutic and safe environment that will enable you to go through a healing process. Using tools like the 'healing dialog' that will help you get to te roots of your difficulties, and learn new coping strategies that will change your relationship, solve problems, and help you grow to have intimacy and joy in your life.

 


FREE Telephone consultations are available by calling 1-800-714-COPE / 954-583-8831 or submit your information for us to call you and make a difference in your life! We are located in the Greater For Lauderdale Area. 7390 NW 5th Street, Suite 5, Plantation FL 33317