Meet Our Team

Dr. Andrea Loeb is a Licensed Psychologist and has been practicing in the Miami area for approximately 13 years. Her specialties include assessment and treatment of children, adolescents, and adults. Dr. Loeb specializes in behavioral disorders, depression, anxiety/fears, and adjustment to life changes such as birth of a sibling, death of a loved one, family relocation, and divorce. Dr. Loeb has experience in the completion of assessments for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, learning disabilities, and giftedness. These assessments allow for proper educational placement and the increase in self esteem that follows an appropriate placement.

In addition to the above specialties, Dr. Loeb has extensive experience in the treatment of sexually abused children and is the former director of The Kristi House, which is the primary center in Miami dealing with cases of sexual abuse and other types of child maltreatment. Dr. Loeb completed her internship and residency at the University of Miami, Jackson Memorial Medical Center, division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. Dr. Loeb is a member of the American Psychological Association, Florida Psychological Association, and Dade County Psychological Association.

Dr. Loeb believes that proper assessment and treatment can lead to emotional health and well-being, as well as the ability to appropriately deal with life’s challenges and stressors.

Dr. Summer Sullivan is a licensed psychologist who specializes in the psychological assessment and treatment of children, adolescents, and young adults in the context of individual, family and group psychotherapy. With an empathic style and collaborative problem-solving approach, Dr. Sullivan treats a variety of difficulties including behavioral problems, executive functioning deficits, social skills deficits, anxiety disorders, depression, relationship issues, low self-esteem, autism spectrum disorders and issues related to childhood sexual abuse and trauma. In addition, Dr. Sullivan has had extensive training in the treatment of issues related to family functioning, attachment issues, parenting issues, divorce and adoption. She also works closely with the family in developing behavior management plans to decrease behavior problems and remediate symptoms related to ADHD in the school, home, and social arena.

Her passion for family therapy was cultivated while achieving her Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy and a Doctorate Degree in Counseling Psychology with a focus on Family Systems Theory, both from the University of Miami. Dr. Sullivan’s predoctoral internship involved two separate rotations; a rotation at the Child and Adolescent Outpatient Psychiatric Clinic at Jackson Memorial Hospital and the second rotation at the Center for Family Studies with specific training in Brief Strategic Family Therapy. Dr. Sullivan has conducted extensive research and has published several research articles in the area of prevention of HIV, risky sexual behavior, and drug abuse related to immigration and the cultural context of the family. She has also taught several classes at the University of Miami related to family studies.

Jessica Fremson is a Clinical Therapist specializing in the treatment of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.  “PTSD” encompasses a wide spectrum of life altering experiences including, but not limited to, sexual trauma, death, marital dissolution/divorce, miscarriage, infertility, sexual orientation issues, sexual dysfunction, terminal illness, adult children caring for parents, and daily interpersonal conflicts.  Ms. Fremson works diligently with her clients to proactively address symptoms such as depression, anxiety, self-medicating behaviors and irrational thought processes. By utilizing Cognitive Behavioral strategies, personal insight occurs resulting in the ability for self actualization, regaining one’s personal power and successfully implementing necessary changes that enable reaching desired personal goals.

After completing a Master’s in Early Childhood Development and Elementary Education at New York University, the native New Yorker moved to Washington, D.C. and spent several years working as an Early Childhood Educator in the inner-city.  Overwhelmed by the absence of community services, Ms. Fremson was responsible for establishing the first “Violence Prevention Education Program,” which was eventually implemented in all D.C. public schools.  After completing a second M.A. in Community Counseling at the George Washington University, Ms. Fremson practiced as a Therapist at the “Whitman Walker Center”, a non-profit organization providing services to the Gay and Lesbian population and HIV community.   Individual therapy, couples and group therapy was provided, as well as medical management and psychosocial counseling to those with advanced stages of AIDS. After being accepted into the Doctorate program at the George Washington University Graduate School of Education and Human Development, Ms. Fremson conducted counseling services at the GW University Counseling Center and completed an Externship at Alexandria Hospital, providing services to both the Geriatric and HIV wards.  In addition, Ms. Fremson taught graduate courses as an Adjunct professor at the George Washington University School of Education and Human Development.  Shortly after completing an Ed.S. degree, Ms. Fremson moved to Miami where she joined Drs. Andrea L. Loeb and Summer L. Sullivan three years ago.  Jessica Fremson has extensive experience in bereavement and loss issues, identity confusion, daily psychosocial conflicts and related symptoms, couples counseling and continues to expand her repertoire of disciplines by working towards additional credentials in “Divorce Mediation” and “Parent Coordination.”

Dr. Yusimi Sijo is a bilingual (English, Spanish) Licensed Mental Health Counselor who has been serving clients in the Miami-Dade county area for over 12 years.  Dr. Sijo provides therapy for individual, families and couples in the areas of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, depression, anxiety, grief/bereavement, childhood trauma, sexual abuse, domestic violence and posttraumatic stress.

Dr. Sijo obtained a Bachelor of Arts Degree from the University of Miami in 1995.  She went on to graduate studies at the Miami Institute of Psychology (known today as Carlos Albizu University) where, in 1998, she obtained a Masters Degree in Mental Health Counseling and, in 2003, a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology. Dr. Sijo began providing mental health services in 1998 as an intern in the Goodman Psychological Services Center.  As an intern, she provided counseling to a diverse population consisting of children and adults.

From 2003 to 2007, Dr. Sijo functioned as an individual and family therapist at the Advanced Center for Psychotherapy, a practice dedicated to serving victims of crime in Miami-Dade County.  In that capacity, Dr. Sijo helped family members of homicide victims, and crime victims themselves, to move on with their lives after these traumatic experiences.  During this period, Dr. Sijo was also the principal therapist at the Gladstone Center for Girls, where she provided individual therapy to young women who had been victims of sexual or physical abuse as well as to their non-offending or foster parents.  From 2007 to 2010, Dr. Sijo functioned as a clinical supervisor and therapist for several local Community Mental Health Centers.

Currently, Dr. Sijo is in private practice at South Miami Psychology Group and is also the Regional Direction for the Institute for Family Centered Services, South Miami.

Raquel E. Suarez is a licensed mental health counselor with over a decade of clinical experience working with a varied population. Raquel  is fully dedicated to helping her clients on their journey to lead happier and healthier lives. Tailoring her therapeutic approach to meet the unique needs of each individual, she provides  a warm and empathetic environment to support her clients as they work on their personal goals. Clinical specialties include: women’s issues, anxiety and mood disorders, trauma, marital counseling, and multi-cultural issues, as well  as substantial training and experience working with victims of emotional and physical abuse.  Raquel has also successfully treated clients who simply need additional support to manage life stressors such as relationship difficulties, sexual orientation issues, grief and loss, and stress management.  She is bicultural and bilingual.

With a master’s degree from Nova Southeastern University, Raquel began her clinical work facilitating psychotherapeutic groups and providing individual counseling. After relocating to Los Angeles, California, Raquel began providing therapy to children and families.  Passionate about working with survivors of violence, she spent  several years at the Children’s Institute International in downtown Los Angeles,  where she provided intensive individual and group therapy to women and children victims of domestic violence. After relocating to Charlotte, North Carolina, Raquel continued her work with domestic violence victims, providing  court advocacy and crisis counseling.  She also began actively working in the community to increase awareness of domestic violence issues by regularly granting print and television interviews and community presentations.  In 2005, she created the ISVC (Immigrant Survivors of Violence Committee) which was designed to enhance the social services available to the Hispanic community in North Carolina.

In addition to being fully licensed in Florida, Raquel is a licensed professional counselor in North Carolina, where  she previously had a thriving private practice.  Raquel  also taught several psychology courses at  Gaston Community College and Central Piedmont Community College in North Carolina. In 2009, Raquel returned to her hometown of Miami, FL and is looking forward to providing the utmost in quality and compassionate care to her clients in the South Florida community.