About Us
ABOUT US
Supporting Your Journey Toward Mental Wellness
At Boca Behavioral Health, we believe that mental health is the foundation of a balanced and fulfilling life. As a trusted practice in Boca Raton, our mission is to provide compassionate, personalized care that supports individuals and families through life’s challenges. Our team of experienced clinicians works with children, teenagers, adults, and couples, offering professional guidance in a supportive and welcoming environment. Using proven, evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), EMDR, and trauma-informed care, we create customized treatment plans designed to meet each client’s unique needs and goals. Whether you visit us in our calming office space or connect through secure telehealth sessions, we are dedicated to helping you build resilience, improve emotional well-being, and move forward with confidence.
Meet the Team
Anastasia Leondis
Anastasia is a Licensed and Board Certified Mental Health Counselor with over 20 years of experience.
As the founder and owner of Boca Behavioral Health, she offers comprehensive services for children, teens, and families, focusing on anxiety, depression, grief, and stress management. Parent support is another area that Anastasia specializes in whether navigating the toddler years, the challenges of teenagers or how to parent adult children, Anastasia is passionate about empowering her clients to recognize their strengths and how to improve their relationships.
By using a variety of modalities including Solution Focused Brief Therapy, EMDR and Cognitive Behavioral Interventions, Anastasia skillfully tailors the treatment approach to what is most helpful for each of her clients’ needs. In addition to her clinical practice, Anastasia serves as a Qualified Supervisor for students at Florida Atlantic University and for Registered Mental Health Counselor Interns.
She is dedicated to her community, volunteering as a Disaster Mental Health First Responder with the American Red Cross and at Saint Mark Greek Orthodox Church.
Allison “Alli” Garner
Alli is dedicated to empowering clients to enhance their mental health and navigate life transitions such as divorce, career changes, and grief. She specializes in treating addictions, childhood trauma, and mental health concerns including: depression, anxiety, and ADHD. With extensive experience in inner-child work related to trauma and abuse, Alli provides personalized care using psychodynamic and existential therapies alongside attachment theory. Additionally, she integrates her Level 1 Reiki Certification into her practice.
Alli is currently accepting new clients with Optum/UnitedHealthcare, and self-pay options. Her self pay rate is $185
Tamar Merjian
Tamar holds a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling from Nova Southeastern University (2015) and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from FAU (2011). An active member of the Armenian community in Boca Raton and Pennsylvania, Tamar specializes in helping individuals overcome anxiety and build healthier self-relationships.
She utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and mindfulness techniques to foster lasting change, focusing on the interconnectedness of thoughts, emotions, and behaviors to create a balanced and positive mindset. Licensed in both Pennsylvania and Florida, Tamar exclusively offers convenient telehealth therapy from the comfort of your own home or office, with the goal of empowering clients to feel more confident, reduce anxiety, and enhance their relationship with their body and mind.
Her self pay rate is $185
Dana Sarkela
Dana is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) specializing in mental health and behavioral development for individuals from early childhood through adulthood.
She excels in building strong therapeutic relationships and creating a welcoming environment for children and adolescents to explore their feelings. Passionate about fostering emotional intelligence, Dana utilizes evidence-based methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT) to help clients navigate emotions and behaviors. Her holistic approach ensures personalized support for emotional and behavioral well-being across all age groups.
Dana accepts UnitedHealthcare/Optum, Cigna, and self-pay clients for in-person and telehealth appointments.
Dana is accepting new clients with UnitedHealthcare, Optum, United Behavioral, UMR, Oscar and Cigna and self pay clients. Her self pay rate is $185/session
Carly Buscemi
Carly holds a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Nova Southeastern University and a Bachelor of Arts from Vanderbilt University. She specializes in relational, maternal, and reproductive mental health, addressing issues such as depression, anxiety, grief, loss, dating, motherhood, postpartum experiences, stress, communication difficulties, and relationship challenges.
Carly works effectively with both couples and individuals, particularly women aged 20-50. She offers gentle guidance, empathetic listening, and effective coping strategies to help clients manage their thoughts and feelings.
Carly is accepting new telehealth clients with Cigna, Evernorth or Aetna insurance, and her self pay clients. Her self pay rate is $160
Rachel Delaney
Rachel is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Central Florida and a Master’s degree from Nova Southeastern University. She specializes in trauma, personality and mood disorders, psychosis, addictions, eating disorders, PTSD, anxiety, and depression, working with adults, teens, children, and the Orthodox Jewish community. Rachel is trained in EMDR and ART for trauma therapy and utilizes Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Reality Therapy, as well as mindfulness, grounding, and breathing techniques.
Committed to creating a safe and supportive environment, Rachel empowers clients with tailored, evidence-based strategies to build resilience and achieve positive mental health. She fosters growth through empathy, unconditional positive regard, and effective communication, helping clients develop self-awareness and accountability.
Rachel is currently accepting new clients. Rachel is currently accepting new clients with UnitedHealthcare, United Behavioral Health, UMR, Optum, Oscar and self pay clients. Her self pay rate is $185
Stephanie Mihalache
Stephanie is a bilingual English-Romanian therapist with a Master of Science in Education (Mental Health Counseling) from the University of Miami and a Bachelor of Science in Clinical Psychology from the University of Central Florida. She specializes in treating depression, trauma and PTSD, anxiety, substance use, relationship and family issues, eating disorders, life transitions, and self-esteem, while also providing religious guidance for the Orthodox Christian community.
Stephanie is skilled in individual, couples, and family counseling for clients of all ages, including children. Her therapeutic approaches include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Client-Centered Therapy, and Mindfulness-Based interventions, as well as Play-Therapy and Art-Therapy for children. Committed to creating a safe and supportive environment, Stephanie offers encouragement, validation, and empathy to help clients break harmful thought patterns and foster self-awareness and compassion. She accepts Cigna, Aetna, and self-pay clients.
She accepts Cigna, Evernorth, Aetna and self-pay clients. Her self pay rate is $160/session.
Juliana Leondis
Juliana earned her Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Florida Atlantic University. She is currently a Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern pursuing full licensure in the state of Florida.
Juliana provides clinically focused, client-centered care to individuals navigating a wide range of emotional and life challenges. She is skilled in helping clients work through childhood trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, grief, and life transitions such as relationship changes, academic struggles, career shifts, or identity development.
Grounded in a solution-focused and strengths-based model, Juliana partners with her clients to identify practical, efficient strategies that foster measurable progress and emotional resilience. Her goal is to empower each individual to create meaningful change, rediscover self-worth, and build a life aligned with their values.
Known for her compassionate and nonjudgmental presence, Juliana creates a safe and supportive space where clients feel truly heard and understood. She welcomes clients of all ages, genders, and backgrounds who are ready to take active steps toward healing and personal growth.
Juliana offers both in-person and telehealth sessions and is currently accepting new clients with Aetna or Cigna insurance, as well as self-pay. Her self pay rate is $160
Anna Chagas
Anna is a Master’s candidate in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Florida Atlantic University and is on the path to becoming a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. She is currently completing her clinical training at Boca Behavioral Health, where she is excited to work with children, adolescents, individuals, couples, and families. Anna has always felt a deep calling to the field of mental health, driven by a genuine passion for helping others.
She is dedicated to creating a safe, supportive space where clients can feel heard, understood, and empowered on their journey toward healing and balance. Fluent in both English and Portuguese, Anna is proud to support clients from diverse backgrounds and help foster clear, meaningful communication in the therapeutic process. She is grateful for the opportunity to grow as a clinician and is committed to making a positive difference in the lives of those she serves.
Dr. Antonio Rotondo, Psy.D
Dr. Rotondo attained his bachelor’s degree in psychology at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, PA, his master’s degree in clinical psychology at Barry University in Miami, FL, and his doctorate in clinical psychology, with a concentration in neuropsychology, at the Florida School of Professional Psychology in Tampa, FL. He completed his predoctoral training at Pilgrim Psychiatric Center in Long Island, NY, and he completed his postdoctoral training at a neuropsychology independent group practice in West Palm Beach, FL.
He specializes in neuropsychological assessment of individuals of all ages who may experience various cognitive, psychiatric, and neurologic conditions such as attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, mild cognitive impairment, stroke, addiction, traumatic brain injury, dementia, learning disability, major depression, bipolar disorder, and anxiety. He is also skilled in the assessment of personality disorders and mental illness complicated by substance misuse.
He has developed a diagnostic clinical approach to individuals with psychological, neurocognitive, and addictive disorders. Dr. Rotondo is currently a member in good standing of the American Psychological Association, National Academy of Neuropsychology, Society for Clinical Neuropsychology, and Society for Personality Assessment.
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