My work is focused on helping you move through a critical moment in your life.
My name is Berenice Rosales-Nadel. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with Diagnostic Privileges (LMHC-D), the Founder and Clinical Director of You Can Do It, PLLC, and a specialist in psychological evaluations for adults navigating significant medical decisions.
My clinical work centers on three areas:
- bariatric psychological evaluations for adults preparing for weight-loss surgery
- comprehensive ADHD evaluations for children, adolescents, and adults
- comprehensive autism evaluations across the lifespan
- and pre-surgical psychological evaluations for chronic pain procedures, including spinal cord stimulator implants.
I understand that these evaluations often come at a pivotal point, and I approach every assessment with the depth, accuracy, and respect that moment deserves.
About Me
My training and credentials.
I hold a Master’s in Mental Health Counseling from the College of Staten Island and completed my clinical training at New York Psychotherapy and Counseling Center and New York Foundling. I have been practicing for more than a decade, with more than four years specializing in evaluations.
I am Board Certified in Bariatric Counseling through the American Association of Bariatric Counselors and trained in autism diagnostic assessment through the Sunfield Institute. My autism evaluations follow established clinical protocols, including the ADOS-2 and ADI-R, along with comprehensive developmental and clinical interviews.
I am familiar with the evaluation and documentation requirements of major NYC bariatric and surgical programs, including:
My reports are written to meet each program’s specific standards, so clients can move through the clearance process with clarity and confidence.
I also offer individual therapy.
In addition to evaluations, I provide individual therapy for adults working through:
- anxiety
- depression
- trauma
- chronic illness
- life transitions.
I draw primarily from Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), tailoring the approach to what each person actually needs.
I offer services in English and Spanish.
As a bilingual provider, I am proud to serve Spanish-speaking clients seeking evaluations and therapy. Finding a clinician who understands your background and can communicate with you in your first language matters, and it is something I take seriously.