Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

General

What services does Dr. Reyna Aday offer?

Dr. Reyna Aday offers trauma therapy and EMDR, somatic therapy, sex therapy, couples therapy, and clinical hypnotherapy, along with mental health, psychoeducational, ADHD, and immigration evaluations. She is also available for keynote speaking and executive coaching.

Which states is Dr. Aday licensed in?

Dr. Aday is licensed in Florida (LMHC), New Jersey (LPC), Pennsylvania (LPC), Texas (LPC), New Mexico (LPCC), Colorado (LPC), Massachusetts (LMHC), and Indiana (LMHC). Telehealth therapy is available to clients who are located in one of those eight states at the time of the session.

Does Dr. Aday see clients in person or online?

Both. In-person sessions are available by appointment at the Coral Gables, Florida office (338 Minorca Avenue, Suite 202). Telehealth sessions are available across Florida, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Texas, New Mexico, Colorado, Massachusetts, and Indiana.

Does Dr. Aday work with couples?

Yes. Dr. Aday provides couples therapy focused on intimacy, trauma, and relational patterns. Couples can work with her in person at her Coral Gables office or by telehealth in the eight states where she is licensed.

Appointments, Fees & Insurance

How do I schedule an appointment with Dr. Reyna Aday?

You can schedule an appointment by completing the contact form, calling (305) 435-7662, or emailing reyna@reynaaday.com. Dr. Aday or a member of her team will respond within one to two business days.

What is the first step to working with Dr. Aday?

Reach out via the contact form, phone, or email to schedule a free 15-minute consultation. On the call you can describe what you're looking for, ask questions, and decide whether to move forward, no commitment.

Does Dr. Aday accept insurance?

Dr. Aday's practice is private pay and out of network: no insurance claims, no diagnostic codes filed. This model keeps care individualized and less constrained by what insurance covers. Superbills are provided upon request for out-of-network reimbursement, and HSA and FSA payments are accepted.

Individual Therapy

What does individual therapy with Dr. Reyna Aday involve?

Sessions are trauma-informed and shaped to each client. Depending on what's needed, the work draws on EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), somatic and polyvagal-informed approaches, and current neuroscience.

What conditions does Dr. Reyna Aday treat in individual therapy?

Complex trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, childhood adversity, relational trauma, and stress-related conditions. Also clients navigating identity shifts, burnout, and life transitions. Sessions are available in person in Coral Gables and by telehealth in all eight states where Dr. Aday is licensed, in English or Spanish.

What is polyvagal-informed therapy?

Polyvagal-informed therapy draws on Dr. Stephen Porges' Polyvagal Theory to help clients understand how their autonomic nervous system responds to safety and threat, and to build practical tools for regulation, presence, and connection.

How is somatic therapy different from traditional talk therapy?

Somatic therapy attends to the body as well as the mind. Rather than focusing solely on thoughts and narratives, somatic approaches track physical sensations, tension patterns, and body-based responses to help process and release trauma stored in the nervous system.

EMDR Therapy

What is EMDR therapy and how does it work?

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is an evidence-based psychotherapy that helps people heal from trauma and distressing life experiences. It uses bilateral stimulation (typically guided eye movements) to help the brain reprocess traumatic memories so they no longer cause intense emotional distress. Dr. Reyna Aday is an EMDRIA-certified therapist trained in all 8 phases of EMDR.

What conditions can EMDR therapy treat?

EMDR has a strong evidence base for PTSD, complex trauma, sexual assault recovery, anxiety, phobias, grief, and performance anxiety. Dr. Aday often combines it with somatic and parts-work approaches depending on what the client is working with.

How many EMDR sessions will I need?

The number of sessions varies depending on the complexity of the trauma and individual factors. Some clients experience significant relief in as few as 6–12 sessions for single-incident trauma, while complex or developmental trauma may require longer-term work. Dr. Aday creates individualized treatment plans tailored to each client's needs.

Is EMDR therapy available via telehealth?

Yes. Dr. Reyna Aday offers EMDR therapy via secure telehealth platforms for clients in Florida, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Texas, New Mexico, Colorado, Massachusetts, and Indiana. Research supports the effectiveness of telehealth EMDR, and adaptations for online delivery maintain the integrity of the bilateral stimulation process.

What is the difference between EMDR and traditional talk therapy?

Traditional talk therapy primarily works through verbal processing of thoughts and feelings. EMDR works directly with the nervous system's information processing mechanisms, allowing traumatic memories to be reprocessed without requiring detailed verbal narration of the event. This makes it particularly effective for trauma that is difficult to articulate.

Sex Therapy

What is sex therapy and what does it involve?

Sex therapy is a specialized form of psychotherapy that addresses sexual concerns, dysfunction, and intimacy challenges. With Dr. Reyna Aday, sessions are talk-based and trauma-informed: there is no physical contact. We use evidence-based approaches including cognitive-behavioral strategies, sensate-focus exercises, somatic awareness, and EMDR to address the psychological and relational roots of sexual concerns.

What issues does Dr. Reyna Aday treat in sex therapy?

Dr. Aday addresses a wide range of concerns including performance anxiety, low desire or arousal difficulties, sexual trauma and assault recovery, pain during sex, low self-esteem around intimacy, relationship and communication challenges, and the impact of complex trauma on sexual functioning.

Is sex therapy confidential?

Yes. All therapy with Dr. Reyna Aday is strictly confidential and governed by professional ethics codes and HIPAA regulations. The only exceptions are mandated reporting requirements that apply to all licensed therapists.

Do I need to come with a partner for sex therapy?

No. Many clients begin sex therapy individually. Dr. Aday works with individuals and couples. The decision to involve a partner depends on your specific concerns and goals, and is always your choice.

How does trauma affect sexual health?

Trauma (whether sexual, relational, or developmental) can profoundly affect the nervous system's sense of safety, which is foundational to sexual wellbeing. Trauma responses such as hypervigilance, dissociation, or shutdown can manifest as low desire, arousal difficulties, pain, or avoidance of intimacy. Dr. Aday's trauma-informed approach addresses these nervous system patterns directly.

Somatic Wellness

What is somatic wellness therapy?

Somatic wellness therapy is a body-centered approach to healing that recognizes trauma and stress are stored in the physical body, not just the mind. Dr. Reyna Aday uses somatic healing therapy, movement-based group work, and sound healing to help clients release muscular tension patterns, regulate the nervous system, and restore a sense of safety and ease in the body.

What is a somatic release group?

Somatic release groups are small-group healing sessions that use gentle yoga-inspired movement, breathwork, and relational attunement to help participants loosen held trauma patterns. The group format fosters connection and shared healing as participants move through sequences designed to unlock blocked energy and build community resilience.

What is sound healing and how does it support trauma recovery?

Sound healing uses instruments like crystal bowls, tuning forks, and gentle percussion to help the nervous system settle. Because it doesn't require talking, it can be useful for people who find verbal processing of trauma hard.

Is there a discount for mental health providers?

Yes. Local mental health and wellness providers receive a 15 percent discount on all Somatic Wellness services, so they can try the work for themselves before referring clients.

Executive Coaching

Where does Dr. Aday provide executive coaching?

Executive coaching is offered in person by appointment at Dr. Aday's Coral Gables, Florida office (338 Minorca Avenue, Suite 202), serving leaders across the Miami metro area. Virtual coaching is available outside the states where Dr. Aday is licensed, because coaching is a professional development service and not mental health treatment, so she partners with executives, founders, and senior leaders across the United States. If what you need is therapy, that is limited to the eight states where she holds a license.

What makes Dr. Reyna Aday's executive coaching different?

Dr. Aday's coaching is grounded in trauma-informed care, neuroscience, and somatic practice. She works with leaders on how their nervous system, personal history, and ingrained patterns show up in how they lead, and what it takes to shift them.

Who is executive coaching with Dr. Aday designed for?

Founders, executives, and senior leaders; therapists, physicians, and other clinicians in leadership roles; and people navigating burnout, transition, or a shift in identity at work. Coaching is offered in person in Coral Gables and virtually across the United States, because coaching is professional development and not mental health treatment.

What is trauma-informed leadership?

Trauma-informed leadership recognizes that unresolved personal history often plays out in leadership roles through patterns like imposter syndrome, hyper-independence, perfectionism, or difficulty delegating. Dr. Aday helps leaders identify and shift these unconscious patterns so they can lead with greater self-awareness, compassion, and strategic clarity.

How does nervous system regulation improve leadership performance?

When leaders operate from a dysregulated nervous system (characterized by chronic stress, reactivity, or shutdown), decision-making, communication, and creativity suffer. Dr. Aday teaches practical nervous system regulation tools drawn from polyvagal theory and somatic practices, enabling leaders to access their full cognitive and emotional capacity even under pressure.

How long does executive coaching typically last?

Coaching engagements are tailored to individual goals and circumstances. Many clients work with Dr. Aday for three to six months for focused goal achievement, while others engage in longer-term partnerships for ongoing leadership development and accountability. An initial appointment helps determine the right structure for your needs.

Mental Health & Immigration Evaluations

Does Dr. Aday offer adult ADHD evaluations?

Yes. Dr. Aday provides ADHD evaluations for adults and adolescents as a qualified Level C provider, in person in Coral Gables and by telehealth across eight states. Each evaluation combines a clinical interview, standardized rating scales, and validated measures of attention and executive functioning, and ends with a written report.

What is a psychoeducational evaluation?

A psychoeducational evaluation uses standardized testing to identify learning differences, including ADHD and learning disabilities, and to support school and standardized-test accommodations. Dr. Aday, a qualified Level C provider, completes testing in one or more sessions and then provides a written report with specific recommendations for school and home.

Does Dr. Aday provide immigration evaluations, and are they available in Spanish?

Yes. Dr. Aday conducts immigration mental health evaluations (including extreme hardship, asylum, U-visa, T-visa, and VAWA petitions) as a Certified Forensic Mental Health Evaluator (CFMHE). Evaluations are available in English and Spanish.

Do you evaluate adults for ADHD, or only children?

Both. Dr. Aday provides ADHD evaluations for adults and adolescents. Many adults come in after years of compensating through sheer effort, and adolescents often come in when attention or learning challenges begin to show up at school.

Will I receive a written report from an ADHD evaluation?

Yes. Every evaluation includes a written report that lays out the findings, the diagnosis, and concrete recommendations, so you leave understanding not only whether you have ADHD but what to do next.

How is an ADHD evaluation different from a quick screening?

A full evaluation uses standardized testing and a clinical interview to reach a well-documented conclusion, rather than relying on a brief checklist. It combines standardized rating scales with validated measures of attention and executive functioning to build a complete picture of how your mind works.

What does a psychoeducational evaluation test?

It assesses cognitive abilities and academic skills together to identify learning differences, including ADHD and learning disabilities such as dyslexia. It maps strengths and challenges across reasoning, processing, attention, reading, writing, and math.

Can psychoeducational results help with academic accommodations?

Yes. The written report documents the student's needs and supports requests for academic accommodations and learning support. It details the learning profile, any diagnoses, and specific recommendations for school and home.

Who is a psychoeducational evaluation for?

Children, adolescents, and adult learners whose academic performance does not reflect their ability or effort. The evaluation gives families and students an accurate understanding of what is happening and a roadmap for support.

What is a mental health evaluation?

It is a structured assessment that combines standardized testing with a clinical interview to clarify diagnosis and guide treatment. Dr. Aday combines validated instruments with the interview, and every assessment ends with a written report of findings, diagnosis, and concrete recommendations.

What can clinical testing help clarify?

Concerns such as anxiety, mood, trauma-related symptoms, personality patterns, and related conditions. Testing is especially useful when treatment has plateaued because the diagnosis was never clear, or when a decision needs to rest on a documented assessment.

Is clinical testing available online?

Yes. Assessment is offered in person in Coral Gables and by telehealth across all eight states: Florida, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Texas, New Mexico, Colorado, Massachusetts, and Indiana.

What is an immigration mental health evaluation?

It is a mental health evaluation that documents the psychological factors relevant to an immigration case, prepared for use in the immigration process. Each evaluation ends with a written report prepared by Dr. Aday, a Certified Forensic Mental Health Evaluator, for submission with the case.

What types of immigration cases do you evaluate?

Extreme hardship waivers, asylum, U-visa, T-visa, and VAWA petitions. Each evaluation documents the mental health effects relevant to that case type, such as the hardship to a qualifying relative or the impact of a qualifying crime, trafficking, or abuse.

Do you work with immigration attorneys?

Yes. Dr. Aday works directly with referring attorneys and provides reports suited to the case. She delivers timely, well-documented reports on the timeline the case requires. To refer a client, reach out to discuss the matter and timeline.

Speaking Engagements

What topics does Dr. Reyna Aday speak on?

Dr. Aday speaks on trauma-informed leadership, the neuroscience of resilience, healing from complex trauma, sexual health and wellness, somatic approaches to stress, emotional sovereignty, conscious leadership for women, and the intersection of perimenopause and mental health.

What types of events does Dr. Aday speak at?

Dr. Aday speaks at professional conferences, corporate training events, universities and academic institutions, community forums, women's empowerment events, and media outlets. To check availability for a date, contact her office through the Contact page, by phone at (305) 435-7662, or by email at reyna@reynaaday.com.

How do I book Dr. Reyna Aday as a keynote speaker?

To book Dr. Aday for a speaking engagement, contact her office via the Contact page, by phone at (305) 435-7662, or by email at reyna@reynaaday.com. Her team will respond within one to two business days to discuss availability, topics, and logistics.

Does Dr. Aday customize her presentations for specific audiences?

Yes. Every talk is built for the specific audience (clinicians, executives, community groups, or students) and adjusted in content and depth accordingly. Topics include trauma-informed leadership, the neuroscience of resilience, healing from complex trauma, sexual health and wellness, and somatic approaches to stress.