Dr. Roxana C Duren, Ed.D., LMHC

EMDRIA Certified Therapist™

About Me

I was born and raised in Venezuela, where I developed a strong foundation in engineering. My educational journey later brought me to the United States, where I earned a Master of Arts in Guidance Counseling and a Doctor of Education in Counseling Psychology. I began my career serving adults at the in-patient level of care in Punta Gorda, Florida. Since then, I have continued to serve the mental health needs of individuals across Charlotte and Sarasota Counties with a deep sense of gratitude and purpose. As a bilingual counselor, I offer mental health services in both English and Spanish to support the diverse needs of our community, including Hispanic and Latino Americans. I embrace an open-minded and culturally sensitive approach, with a focus on helping adults navigate complex traumas and emotional challenges. My goal is to foster healing, resilience, and personal growth through compassionate, evidence-based care.

Education & Experience

2007-2011 Peace River Medical Center Port Charlotte, Florida 2011-1015 Riverside Behavioral Center Psychiatry Hospital 2014-2021 Serenity Mental Health Counseling and Services 2015-2021 Bayfront Medical Group - Behavioral Health 2021-Present Elite DNA Therapy Services

Specialty Area

  • Addictions
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety/Panic Attacks
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Depression
  • Family Issues
  • Grief/Loss/Mourning
  • Marriage/Relationship Issues
  • Mood Disorders
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders
  • Personality Disorders
  • Phobias
  • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Race, Culture, Ethnicity Issues
  • Somatic Issues
  • Spirituality
  • Stress Management
  • Suicide Risk
  • Survivor's Guilt
  • Traumatic Incident

Population Served

  • Adults
  • First Responders
  • Immigrants
  • Seniors
  • Underserved
  • Veterans/Military

Language

  • English
  • Spanish

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • BlueCross BlueShield
  • Cigna
  • Coventry
  • Humana
  • Magellan Health
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Sliding Scale
  • TRICARE
  • UnitedHealth

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