New Day Psychiatry, LLC, Valerie Ferrara, APRN

New Day Psychiatry, LLC, Valerie Ferrara, APRN Welcome to New Day Psychiatry, where a new beginning for your mental health is just a step away!

Empowering Women Community Support Network
04/14/2026

Empowering Women Community Support Network

Attend our parenting class and support group for valuable guidance.
04/14/2026

Attend our parenting class and support group for valuable guidance.

Introducing Susan Lee, LCSWWith more than 35 years of experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I help individual...
03/23/2026

Introducing Susan Lee, LCSW

With more than 35 years of experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I help individuals and families navigate life’s challenges with compassion, insight, and practical strategies. I earned both my bachelor's and master’s degrees in Social Work in 1991 and have been a licensed practitioner since 1995.
My career has spanned a wide range of settings—medical social work, high-acuity mental health, forensic treatment in a high-security prison, comprehensive addiction recovery, and private practice. Early in my career, I supported patients and caregivers facing serious and life-changing illnesses, developing a deep commitment to helping older adults and families address age-related transitions with dignity, acceptance, and resilience.
As community mental health resources declined in the 1990s, my work expanded to include individuals with severe mental illness and complex behavioral needs. I later spent 15 years in a high-security correctional facility, specializing in the treatment of serious mental illness and personality disorders—work that strengthened my ability to address trauma, entrenched behavioral patterns, and emotional dysregulation with both empathy and structure.
I subsequently provided care in an integrated addiction treatment program, supporting clients across all stages of recovery. Throughout my career, I have maintained a private practice serving diverse populations through a personalized, solution-focused approach.
My therapeutic style blends Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with validation, gentle challenge, and supportive humor. I aim to help clients better understand themselves, strengthen coping skills, and create sustainable change while feeling heard, respected, and empowered. My approach is compassionate, pragmatic, and grounded in the belief that growth begins with being genuinely seen and accepted.

HIV support group starting Tuesday. Please help spread the word.
02/26/2026

HIV support group starting Tuesday. Please help spread the word.

We are now offering an HIV support group the first Tuesday of every month.
02/11/2026

We are now offering an HIV support group the first Tuesday of every month.

02/11/2026

There is help for your past trauma.

New Day Psychiatry is now offering Accelerated Resolution Therapy

Understanding ART
Accelerated Resolution Therapy®(ART) is a brief, structured form of psychotherapy that helps people process distressing memories and symptoms by changing how those memories are stored in the brain. ART removes triggers by erasing negative images from view. ART uses guided eye movements and visualization techniques to reduce emotional and physical reactions to past experiences while allowing you to stay fully in control. Many clients report significant relief in just a few sessions. Trauma and many other issues can often be resolved in just one session.

What to Expect
ART sessions are typically 60 minutes and follow a step-by-step process guided by a trained clinician. You do not need to describe your trauma in detail to benefit. The therapist will guide you through visualization and gentle eye movements to help your brain reprocess distressing images or sensations safely and effectively.

How ART Helps
Clinical studies have shown ART to be effective for trauma-related symptoms, anxiety, depression, grief, phobias, and more. It may be especially useful for those who have not experienced relief from other therapies, such as Cognitive Processing Therapy or Prolonged Exposure.

Key Benefits
• Brief and focused; many clients experience relief within one session.
• No detailed retelling of trauma is required; making it easier for both therapist and client.
• Clients remain in control throughout the session.
• Can address a wide range of emotional and physical symptoms.
• Evidence-based and trauma-informed.

Call today to reserve your spot.

772-254-4347

Please join me in welcoming Susanna Huhtamaki, APRN to New Day Psychiatry. She comes with many years of experience as a ...
02/01/2026

Please join me in welcoming Susanna Huhtamaki, APRN to New Day Psychiatry. She comes with many years of experience as a nurse practitioner.

We take pride in providing each client with personalized, evidence-based psychiatric care. We strive to create a welcoming, respectful and safe environment.

We understand that each client is unique and complex. We also understand that you are affected by family and relationship issues, medical concerns, work-related stressors, and even spiritual issues. We strive to incorporate all aspects of your life to develop a treatment plan personalized to your needs.

Our practice is about creating a partnership with our clients that allows them to become active participants and contributors to their own care. I believe that individuals are best served when they are informed of, and allowed to evaluate their treatment options.

We are happy to serve those interested in medication management. Those looking for therapy will be given my personalized recommendations for local therapists which may include one in our practice. Based on your preference, we can collaborate with your current therapist to formulate a comprehensive plan for treatment.

We are now offering groups !!! This first one is for parents of children struggling with addiction.
01/30/2026

We are now offering groups !!! This first one is for parents of children struggling with addiction.

12/22/2025

Here is a peek of our new place

12/21/2025

We have moved. We are still in Palm City with more space and better parking.
4189 SW High Meadow Ave, Palm City, FL

Introducing Beth. She is a licensed therapist who has joined New Day Psychiatry. She is taking new patients on a cash pa...
11/21/2025

Introducing Beth. She is a licensed therapist who has joined New Day Psychiatry. She is taking new patients on a cash pay basis right now while we get credentialed with insurance companies. She comes with great experience.

Elizabeth Mackenzie

Licensed Mental Health Counselor
As a dedicated and licensed mental health counselor, I specialize in supporting children and families facing behavioral challenges that disrupt daily life. With over 20 years of experience working with clients ranging from ages 5 to 100, I have extensive expertise in addressing a variety of mental health concerns, including ADHD, OCD, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, mood disorders, and more.

I am also an experienced parent trainer, committed to enhancing parenting skills and strengthening family dynamics. My practice extends to couples counseling and co-parenting support, ensuring that families navigate their unique challenges with understanding and compassion.

I hold a Bachelor of Science in Sociology, with a minor in Criminal Justice, from Fort Hays State University in Kansas. Additionally, I have earned two master's degrees—one in forensic science and another in mental health counseling—from NOVA Southeastern University in Florida.

My professional background includes over 17 years of experience in the court system, where I have worked in various capacities, including Domestic Violence Court, Family Court, and cases involving misdemeanors and felonies. I proudly served as the Director of the Guardian ad Litem Program for the 19th Judicial Circuit, advocating for children in the legal system.

My therapeutic approach is fluid and open, focusing on solution-oriented strategies that empower clients to understand and manage their mental health concerns. Through open dialogue and meaningful interactions, I strive to guide clients toward positive resolutions and a stronger, more productive family life.

Our renovation is in full speed. It is getting real now. So excited for the future of New Day Psychiatry!!!
10/22/2025

Our renovation is in full speed. It is getting real now. So excited for the future of New Day Psychiatry!!!

Address

4189 Southwest High Meadows Avenue
Palm City, FL
34990

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 3pm

Telephone

+17722544347

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