Nicole Portalatin

Affiliated Therapist

Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Psychology, Universidad Iberoamericana UNIBE. Master in Eating Disorders, Instituto Superior de Estudios Psicológicos, ISEP Master in Clinical and Health Psychology, Instituto Superior de Estudios Psicológicos, ISEP Certified in Bariatric Psychology.

Adolescents, Youth and adults.

Therapist who works focused on helping you develop a peaceful relationship with food and your body. In the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of eating disorders, building self-esteem, develop a healthy relationship with your body image, emotional management, support before and after bariatric surgery, addressing anxiety and depression. The approach is based on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and integrating knowledge from third generations psychotherapy.

My goal is to provide a safe environment, where my patients feel understood and accompanied in their process. Together, we will explore and overcome challenges, transforming fears into strengths and promoting comprehensive well-being.

1. Eating Disorders: Prevention, Diagnosis and Treatment.
2. Self-esteem and Body Acceptance.
3. Develop a relationship in harmony with your body and food.
4. Intuitive Eating: learn to understand your body signals to promote a more flexible and healthy relationship with food.
5. Support before and after bariatric surgery.
6. Depression and Anxiety.
7. Emotional Regulation.

Paola Flaquer

Affiliate Therapist

• Graduated with a degree in Clinical Psychology from the Iberoamericana UNIBE University
• Master's degree in Clinical and Health Psychology from the Higher Institute of Psychological Studies ISEP
• Master's degree in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy from the Higher Institute of Psychological Studies ISEP
• Master in Child and Adolescent Psychology from the European Institute of Applied Psychology IEPA
• Course in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy by Behavioral Tech

Children over 10 years old, Adolescents and Adults.

Paola uses a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness to address different behavioral and emotional demands, including anxiety and stress management, obsessive thoughts, depression, grief, divorce, self-esteem and social skills, among others. It works with children over 10 years old, adolescents and adults and is focused on the development and comprehensive well-being of the whole family.

Ruben Aybar

He graduated with a Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology and Health Therapy from the Universidad Complutense de Madrid in Spain and holds a degree in Clinical Psychology from Universidad Iberoamericana in the DR.

From 2009-2017 he worked with the New York Mets as a mental skills consultant and mental performance coach creating and overseeing mental skills workshops for team affiliates and carrying out individual consultations with players, coaches and staff. From 2018-2019 he was the Mets Mental Skills Coordinator.

From 2019-2023 he worked in various roles with the Miami Marlins, including two seasons as their Major League mental skills coach.

In 2024 he served as the Major League Mental Health coordinator for the Seattle Mariners.

He has served as professor of psychology at the Universidad Iberoamericana (UNIBE) since 2006 and teaches courses on Clinical Psychology, General Psychology, Social Psychology, Human Relations, Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Sport Psychology, as well as Master’s level courses.

He was worked as a clinical psychologist in private practice treating patients overcoming issues such as depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and trauma in the DR since 2007 and has consulted for teams in Major League Baseball (MLB), the National Football League (NFL) and the Liga Dominicana de Futbol (LDF - Dominican Soccer League).

Soraya Febles

• Master’s Degree in Family and Couples Therapy, Institute of Human Sexuality (UASD)
• Certification in Couples Therapy, Capella University, Minnesota, USA
• Bachelor’s Degree in Clinical Psychology, Universidad de la Tercera Edad (UTE)
• Internationally Certified Addiction Therapist (ICADC-II, IC&RC – USA)
• Trained in the Gottman Method for Couples Therapy
• Specialist in Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) for Substance Use Disorders
• Specialist in Relapse Prevention
• Motivational Interviewing and Psychometric Assessment

Soraya Febles is a clinical psychologist with a strong background in therapeutic approaches to addiction, emotional bonding, and dysfunctional patterns in couples and family relationships. She has worked extensively in clinical settings in both the United States and the Dominican Republic, supporting adults, adolescents, and families through recovery processes, emotional trauma, codependency, domestic violence, and anger management.

Her practice is grounded in an integrative model supported by scientific evidence, incorporating elements of systemic therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and specialized addiction treatment models. She designs personalized interventions that foster emotional awareness, healthy boundaries, self-esteem building, and the development of secure attachments.

She offers individual, couples, and family therapy, and has a particular sensitivity for working with individuals in transition who are seeking greater clarity, connection, and balance in their lives.

•  Recovery processes for chemical and behavioral addictions, with an emphasis on the treatment of alcoholism, opioid addiction (including MAT – Medication-Assisted Treatment), dependence on illicit substances, and compulsive behaviors related to relationships, sex, or screen use.
• Couples therapy when one or both partners are struggling with substance use disorders, focused on rebuilding the bond,
setting healthy boundaries, addressing denial, and interrupting rescue dynamics.
• Emotional codependency, support for family members of individuals with addiction, and identity reconstruction beyond
the “caretaker” or “savior” role.
• Discernment Therapy (Couples). Designed for couples facing serious relationship crises, where one partner is
considering separation or divorce.
• Emotional dependency, infidelity, communication issues, and toxic relationship patterns.
• Grief processes, separation, or family conflicts.
• Her commitment is to provide a safe, ethical, and compassionate space where each person can make decisions aligned with their emotional well-being and life purpose.