Dr. Capella is a distinguished clinical psychologist with over 28 years of experience. She operated her private practice in Isabela, Puerto Rico, for 22 years and has held academic positions as a professor at the Inter-American University of Aguadilla and San Germán, as well as the University of Puerto Rico in Aguadilla. Dr. Capella has authored numerous publications, conducted educational workshops, and provided crisis intervention services.
Dr. Capella worked at Med Options with Aging Care and Rehabilitation Centers in Central Florida and was the Clinical Director of Latino Leadership Behavioral Health and COMPASS Counseling Services. For her, “optimistic, realistic thoughts are a better medicine for our health than any pill, and disabling thoughts are the true physical and mental impediments.” She obtained her Master’s Degree in Psychology in 1995 and her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology with high honors in 1997 from the Caribbean Center for Postgraduate Studies. During her Clinical Internship at Consultores Educativos y Psicológicos Puerto Rico in 1998, she gained recognition for her outstanding academic work and commitment to psychology. Additionally, she obtained certifications at the Ponce School of Medicine in Erickson Hypnosis.

Dr. Lupiáñez-Merly is a licensed clinical psychologist in the state of Florida. She earned her Doctorate in Psychology (Psy.D.) from Albizu University. Following her studies, she completed her internship at Jackson Memorial Hospital within the Behavioral Health Hospital and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the Miami Veterans Affairs Healthcare System, where she specialized in Health Psychology.
Dr. Lupiáñez-Merly has extensive training with adults and older adults dealing with chronic medical conditions, undergoing transplant surgeries, and living with HIV. She has provided assessment and psychotherapeutic treatment services, both individually and in groups, in English and Spanish to a diverse range of clinical populations.
Passionate about helping patients with chronic illnesses, Dr. Lupiáñez-Merly is dedicated to equipping them with tools to cope and lead fulfilling lives. Her treatment approach is eclectic, integrating various therapeutic methods, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), solution-focused therapy, and mindfulness. This flexibility allows her to tailor her treatment to meet the unique needs of each patient.

Dr. Nathalie Buitrago is a Licensed clinical psychologist in the state of Texas. She obtained her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology with emphasis in Health Psychology from Carlos Albizu University in Miami, FL. Dr. Buitrago completed a 1-year internship at Valley Coastal Blend VA and a 1-year post-doctoral fellowship with Ben Taub Hospital/Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. The majority of her training has taken place within a medical setting, with a particular emphasis on behavioral medicine and neuropsychological testing. Dr. Buitrago has provided assessment and psychotherapeutic treatment services in English and Spanish to diverse clinical populations across the lifespan. Dr. Buitrago’s psychotherapeutic strengths align with evidence-based practices, with a strong focus on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT).