Leila Saavedra Charlemagne
Psychologist
100 Northeast 38th Street Suite 5 Miami Florida, 33137About
Leila T. Saavedra, PsyD, is Director of Behavioral Health for Borinquen Medical Centers of�Miami Dade in Miami, Florida. She specializes in working with patients with substance abuse issues, and is in charge out an outpatient substance abuse program for the center. She also specializes in dialetical behavioral therapy, a multi-part therapy technique used in those with bi-polar disorder.�
Education and Training
Carlos Albizu University
Provider Details
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Director of Behavioral Health, Borinquen -
- Program Director- STOPP Program -
Awards
- Pace Setter Award- Borinquen Medical
- SAMHSA Science and Service Award- 2010
Professional Society Memberships
- American Psychological Association, Florida Psychological Association
Articles and Publications
- Destination Translation of Sentence Completion- The Translation of SCT 75
What do you attribute your success to?
Her mother's emphasis on education
Hobbies / Sports
- Music, Movies, Zumba
Favorite professional publications
- APA Monitor
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