Confidential, evidence-based therapy for adolescents and adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, stress, relational challenges, and more.
- Anxiety and mood related disorders
- Single event trauma and complex post-traumatic stress disorder
- Stress and burnout
- School and career
- Life transitions and identity development
- High-functioning professionals seeking performance clarity
- Interpersonal and family challenges
Support for families experiencing communication breakdowns, conflict, adjustment challenges, or adolescent behavioral concerns. Our work focuses on restoring stability and strengthening healthy relational patterns using evidence based interventions
- Complete family units
- Parent child difficulties
- Parent training for parents of children presenting with behavior challenges
- Couples counselling
Comprehensive psychological evaluations conducted with clinical precision.
Services may include:
- Comprehensive psychological evaluations
- Personality assessment
- Psychoeducational evaluations (school age to adult)
- Autism evaluations
- Court ordered evaluations
Each evaluation includes structured testing, clinical interviews, and a detailed written report.
Psychological testing is a structured method used by trained professionals to better understand an individual’s thoughts, emotions, personality traits, and cognitive abilities. These tests use scientifically validated tools to measure different aspects of psychological functioning and help guide diagnosis, treatment planning, and personal development.
Psychological assessments for both children and adults may include a combination of questionnaires, interviews, and performance-based tasks. Some tests focus on cognitive abilities such as memory, attention, and problem-solving, while others evaluate emotional functioning, personality patterns, or behavioral concerns. The results provide valuable insights that help psychologists identify strengths, challenges, and potential areas for support.
These evaluations are commonly used in clinical, educational, and professional settings. They can help clarify mental health diagnoses, identify learning differences, support career guidance, or track progress during therapy. Because psychological tests are standardized and carefully developed through research, they provide objective information that supports a clinician’s clinical judgment.
The testing process is confidential, respectful, and tailored to each individual’s needs. Multiple data points and results are interpreted by qualified professionals who explain the findings and offer recommendations to support wellbeing, personal growth, or treatment goals.
Overall, psychological testing is a powerful tool for gaining deeper insight into how people think, feel, and function—helping individuals and professionals make informed decisions about mental health, learning, and personal development.
As a previous crew member and years of experience in the cruise industry prior to completing her doctorate, Dr. Kelly Santandrea has the knowledge and care to provide services to a crew members and shore-side team members.
Services aim to provide much needed support for the diverse population with sensitivity and culturally informed interventions.
Confidential, evidence-based therapy for adolescents and adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, stress, relational challenges, and more.
- Anxiety and mood related disorders
- Single event trauma and complex post-traumatic stress disorder
- Stress and burnout
- School and career
- Life transitions and identity development
- High-functioning professionals seeking performance clarity
- Interpersonal and family challenges
Support for families experiencing communication breakdowns, conflict, adjustment challenges, or adolescent behavioral concerns. Our work focuses on restoring stability and strengthening healthy relational patterns using evidence based interventions
- Complete family units
- Parent child difficulties
- Parent training for parents of children presenting with behavior challenges
- Couples counselling
Comprehensive psychological evaluations conducted with clinical precision.
Services may include:
- Comprehensive psychological evaluations
- Personality assessment
- Psychoeducational evaluations (school age to adult)
- Autism evaluations
- Court ordered evaluations
Each evaluation includes structured testing, clinical interviews, and a detailed written report.
Psychological testing is a structured method used by trained professionals to better understand an individual’s thoughts, emotions, personality traits, and cognitive abilities. These tests use scientifically validated tools to measure different aspects of psychological functioning and help guide diagnosis, treatment planning, and personal development.
Psychological assessments for both children and adults may include a combination of questionnaires, interviews, and performance-based tasks. Some tests focus on cognitive abilities such as memory, attention, and problem-solving, while others evaluate emotional functioning, personality patterns, or behavioral concerns. The results provide valuable insights that help psychologists identify strengths, challenges, and potential areas for support.
These evaluations are commonly used in clinical, educational, and professional settings. They can help clarify mental health diagnoses, identify learning differences, support career guidance, or track progress during therapy. Because psychological tests are standardized and carefully developed through research, they provide objective information that supports a clinician’s clinical judgment.
The testing process is confidential, respectful, and tailored to each individual’s needs. Multiple data points and results are interpreted by qualified professionals who explain the findings and offer recommendations to support wellbeing, personal growth, or treatment goals.
Overall, psychological testing is a powerful tool for gaining deeper insight into how people think, feel, and function—helping individuals and professionals make informed decisions about mental health, learning, and personal development.
As a previous crew member and years of experience in the cruise industry prior to completing her doctorate, Dr. Kelly Santandrea has the knowledge and care to provide services to a crew members and shore-side team members.
Services aim to provide much needed support for the diverse population with sensitivity and culturally informed interventions.
Our Approach
At Ancora Psychological Institute, we believe clarity fosters growth. Our approach and services value sensitivity towards diversity and cultural sensitivity
Our approach is:
- Evidence-based – Grounded in scientifically supported methods
- Structured and thorough – Especially in psychological and forensic evaluations
- Ethical and confidential – Compliant with Florida regulations and psychological professional standards
- Collaborative – Clients are always active participants in their care
We provide care that is both individualized and clinically rigorous.