meet our team
Roberta DeCastro – Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), PhD candidate, Clinical Hypnosis, Quantum Healing Regression/Progression. Languages: English and Portuguese
Roberta DeCastro is Licensed Mental Health Counselor and a passionate scholar-practitioner in the field of clinical psychology who divides her time between clinical practice, training and consulting, and scholarly writing and research. Roberta is pursuing her PhD in Clinical Psychology. In her clinical practice, she delivers Quantum Healing Regression, Hypnotherapy, CBT, EMDR, Guided Mindfulness Meditation and other evidence-based treatments to adult and adolescent clients with a wide range of emotional, behavioral, and adjustment problems, such as anxiety, stress, depression, personality disorders, trauma, and relationship problems.
Roberta finds it gratifying to introduce clients and therapists, alike, to Past Life Regression/Quantum Healing Regression, Hypnotherapy, EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy, Exposure Therapy, Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, guided mindfulness meditation and other treatment modalities. She has had the privilege of witnessing dramatic transformations using these in clients with severe mental instability including, depression, anxiety disorders, suicidal ideation, personality disorders, and addictions. She is eager to apply her experience and compassion with clients as they begin to address issues that will help them to improve their quality of life and attain a sense of fulfillment.
Christal L. Da Mata – Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-C), Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner – PMHNP-BC. Languages: English, Portuguese, Spanish
I am a dual certified Nurse practitioner in Family and Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing with over 20 years’ experience in the nursing field. Robust experience in many areas starting from CNA, LPN, RN, Management-BSN, FNP & PMHNP in areas of expertise that include intensive care, home care, hospice, long term care, assisted living, post-acute care rehabilitation, urgent care, internal medicine, pulmonary, sleep medicine, and psychiatric. Care experiences are from birth to death in most specialties above. Nursing professional improvement with participation in staff development, education, precepting students in an ever-expanding field of knowledge.
Mental health care highlights include helping in ages of children to older adult to diagnose and treat conditions such as Bipolar, depression, anxiety, PTSD, trauma, schizophrenia spectrum disorders, neurocognitive disorders, sleep-wake disorders, eating disorders, borderline personality disorders, ADHD, Autism, and substance use disorders. I have great pleasure in explaining biological processes to enable patients to understand their situations better. I practice with an interest in blending traditional medicine along with functional and holistic medicine practices. My approach includes open communication & participation with client centered care to maximize on personal goals with a focus on today and the future. I enjoy motivating others to be their best and am a positive person by trait.
Active in local South Florida Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner Association to educate and raise awareness of community Mental Health disparities in all ages, genders, socioeconomic backgrounds and heritage.
Heather Attia - Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), Hypnotist. Languages: English
Heather Attia is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Reiki Master/ Teacher, and Certified Master Hypnotist. For over 18 years Heather has worked with children, adolescents, and adults in addressing a wide range of emotional, behavioral, and adjustment struggles including anxiety, post-traumatic stress, and depression.
With a rich background in mental health counseling, Heather integrates holistic approaches to support her clients’ overall wellness. In her clinical practice she delivers Hypnotherapy, Trauma Informed Therapy, CBT, Guided Meditation, Spiritual Life Coaching, and Intuitive Energy Healing. Dedicated to fostering and providing a safe and nurturing environment, Heather empowers individuals to navigate challenges and achieve personal growth through a unique blend of traditional therapeutic techniques enhanced by energy work.
Clients are compassionately supported along their healing journey as they replace undesired, outdated programming with their desired updates. The most rewarding part of her role as a counselor is witnessing her clients’ rediscovery and reconnection with their innate self-worth, leaving behind a version of themselves they have been stuck in to create the full and balanced lives they desire.
David Nascimento - Mental Health Counselor & Family Therapist, Languages: English, Portuguese & Spanish
David Nascimento is a Mental Health Counselor and Family Therapist .
With years of experience in mental health counseling, David integrates several approches to support his patients overall wellness. In his clinical practice he delivers psychodynamic, CBT, solution focus therapy and EMDR in fostering and providing a safe and nurturing environment, David empowers individuals to navigate challenges and achieve personal growth through a unique blend of traditional therapeutic techniques.
If you're feeling stuck in patterns of frustration, conflict or emotional pain, David is here to help you break free. Through deep exploration of unconscious thoughts and past experiences, he will guide you to understand why you feel the way you do—and more importantly, how to change it.
Using Psychodynamic Therapy, David assists individuals uncover hidden emotional wounds and reshape the way they experience life. For families, he takes a direct approach to resolving conflict, improving communication and rebuilding trust. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, relationship challenges or unresolved emotions, his therapeutic modalities will bring clarity, healing and lasting change.
Carolina Afonso - RCSWI, Languages: English & Portuguese
Carolina is a Registered Clinical Social Worker Intern (RCSWI) with a strong background in providing psychotherapy services for children, adolescents, and adults. Her professional journey has included experiences in community mental health, private practice, and school-based settings, where she have supported individuals and families in navigating challenges related to anxiety, depression, trauma, adjustment, and behavioral concerns.
Her clinical approach emphasizes a balance of evidence-based practices—such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Play Therapy interventions, and mindfulness-based strategies—while integrating creativity and flexibility to meet the unique needs of each client. She is passionate about helping clients build emotional awareness, develop effective coping skills, and strengthen resilience. Her work is rooted in client-centered care, open communication, and a genuine commitment to empowering individuals to move toward healing and growth.
In addition to her direct clinical work, she also value community engagement and take pride in raising awareness around mental health, reducing stigma, and making services more accessible to diverse populations. Above all, she believes therapy is a collaborative process and that every individual has the capacity to thrive when provided with the right support, tools, and encouragement.
Ana Simões - Practice Manager. Languages: English, Portuguese and Spanish
Ana Simões is the Clinic Manager and Billing Specialist at Altha Mental Health, bringing more than 15 years of solid experience in administrative work and financial management within health, wellness, and self-esteem–focused service environments. Her background includes structuring operations in customer-service settings, where she developed strong skills in organization, leadership, operational precision, and process management — essential competencies that now strengthen the clinic’s administrative excellence.
A Production Engineering student at PUC Minas, Ana integrates technical knowledge in continuous improvement, standardization, and process control into the daily routine of Altha Mental Health, contributing to a more efficient, organized, and predictable operation.
As manager, Ana coordinates administrative workflows, trains teams, implements routines, strengthens operational standards, and ensures that each step is carried out with ethics, clarity, and responsibility. In billing, she applies technical rigor to the analysis, validation, and processing of claims, reducing errors, increasing financial predictability, and ensuring precise communication with insurance carriers and providers.
Recognized for her leadership, discipline, and commitment to holistic well-being, Ana believes that mental health care also begins behind the scenes — in the structure that offers safety, fluidity, and a welcoming experience for patients and professionals.
Her daily dedication contributes directly to the sustainable growth and the quality of the experience offered by Altha Mental Health.
Quantum Healing Regression Ultimate Guide
Section I: Looking into the Soul/ Mind The Science & The Soul/Mind
Origin and Nature of Spirits
Icara's QHR Experience
The Case of Siros
Section II: QHR
Perspective on Magnetic Sleep
A model of Intake Form
A Model of the Initial Interview
A model of Informed Consent
Section III- The Quantum Healing Module Progressive Relaxation
Steps to Processing regression
Energy Manipulation
Steps to Quantum Healing
In-between Life
Steps to In-between Life
QHR Book
Quantum Healing Regression Online Book - The Ultimate QHR Guide -
Learn Step by Step on the Practice of QHR
Gain confidence and Network
Gain confidence in applying these techniques to your patients. Attendees will learn to interview techniques, demonstrate and practice individual regressions and progressions.
Increasing Revenue While Transforming Lives
We will explore our own experiences while learning pscho-spiritual techniques and honing skills in an intense and intimate setting.
