Dr. Vassilia Binensztok, PhD, LMHC, NCC, QS

Founder & Clinical Director of Juno Counseling and Wellness

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I founded Juno Counseling and Wellness with a clear intention: to create a modern, integrative approach to mental health care that honors both clinical rigor and the complexity of human experience. As founder and clinical director, my role is to shape the vision, philosophy, and standards that guide how care is delivered across the practice.

My Specialty: Psychological Consultation for Complex Personal & Family Dynamics

I provide private psychological consultation to high-profile and high-net-worth individuals and families navigating complex personal, relational, family, and business dynamics. I help clients understand the underlying patterns shaping the challenges in their lives, the behavior of those around them, and the circumstances affecting their decisions. Clients may seek consultation around complicated family relationships, business interests, leadership responsibilities, wealth, divorce, parenting, major life decisions, or a desire to understand themselves and their relationships on a deeper level.

My approach is highly individualized, discreet, and grounded in psychological insight, family systems theory, personality dynamics, and an understanding of how longstanding relational patterns influence present-day behavior and decision-making. Consultation may involve clarifying complicated interpersonal dynamics, identifying patterns that contribute to conflict or impasse, thinking through high-stakes decisions, and developing a more effective path forward.

The work is not about offering a formula or telling clients what to do. It is about bringing clinical perspective, clarity, and strategic psychological understanding to situations in which the emotional, relational, and practical stakes are unusually high.

The Path to This Work

My interest in psychology has always been both intellectual and personal. Early experiences with family dysfunction and loss led me to become deeply curious about the ways our histories shape the nervous system, relationships, personality, and sense of self.

Over time, that curiosity developed into a commitment to understanding not only how people become stuck in certain patterns, but how meaningful and lasting change happens.

Juno was created in response to gaps I observed in traditional mental health models, particularly approaches that can prioritize diagnosis over regulation, context, and the full complexity of a person’s experience. I wanted to build a practice that integrates neuroscience, attachment, trauma theory, relational psychology, and lived experience into a cohesive and compassionate model of care.

As Clinical Director, I oversee the development of Juno’s therapeutic philosophy, specialized programs, and clinical training standards. This includes the integration of trauma-informed and somatic approaches, relational and evidence-based models, and innovative offerings such as sensory-based interventions, somatic therapy services, and intensive therapeutic programs.

Juno is intentionally designed to support individuals, couples, children, teens, and families through care that is developmentally informed, ethically grounded, and deeply human. Our goal is not simply to reduce symptoms, but to understand the patterns, relationships, environments, and experiences that shape them.

I didn’t set out to become an expert in my field.
‍I set out to learn as much as possible—
‍and that road brought me here.

Clinical Philosophy & Leadership

My clinical philosophy is grounded in the understanding that problems often stem from unconscious and nervous-system patterns, and the belief that healing occurs when people feel safe, understood, and supported at both emotional and physiological levels. At Juno, this philosophy informs how clinicians are trained, how services are structured, and how care is delivered across the lifespan.

Rather than a one-size-fits-all model, Juno emphasizes:

  • Nervous system regulation as foundational to mental health
  • Trauma-informed, developmentally appropriate care
  • Integration of evidence-based and relational approaches
  • Collaboration, curiosity, and respect for individual experience

My role extends beyond individual clinical work to mentoring clinicians, shaping ethical and effective treatment models, and ensuring that the practice continues to evolve alongside advances in the field.

Education & Professional Credentials

My academic and clinical training inform the standards of care at Juno Counseling and Wellness.

Education

  • PhD, Counseling – Florida Atlantic Universit
  • MS, Mental Health Counseling – Nova Southeastern University
  • BA, English – Dartmouth Colleg

Licensure & Credentials

  • Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Florida
  • National Certified Counselor (NCC)
  • Qualified Supervisor for Registered Mental Health Counseling Interns

Advanced Training Includes

Trauma-focused therapies, EMDR, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), somatic and nervous system–based approaches, the Gottman Method, forensic mental health evaluation, family systems, and the Safe and Sound Protocol.

Awards & Recognition

  • Women Breaking Barriers – MSN Feature
  • Miami Weekly Feature
  • Apogee Award – Healthcare Innovator
  • Giraffe Award – Women’s Chamber of Commerce of Palm Beach County
  • Best of Palm Beach County – Finalist (2024)
  • Best of Florida – Honorable Mention (2023)
  • Best of Florida – Honorable Mention (2023)
  • CEO Magazine – Honorable Mention (2026)

Thought Leadership, Teaching & Community Engagement

In addition to clinical leadership, I am actively engaged in education, writing, speaking, and community service related to trauma, resilience, and modern mental health care. I have taught at the graduate and undergraduate levels, authored peer-reviewed publications and academic texts, and contributed to national media conversations on mental health and wellness.

My work has been featured in outlets including Forbes, Parents, Yahoo, Real Simple, MSN, and City Lifestyle. I regularly provide training and consultation to professionals, organizations, and community groups, and serve in leadership roles with nonprofit and civic organizations focused on mental health and community well-being, including as Chair of the Board of Directors for Vita Nova, a nonprofit serving vulnerable youth in Palm Beach County.

BOOKS

Multicultural Child Maltreatment Risk Assessment

Binensztok, V. (2021, July). Multicultural child maltreatment risk assessment: Effective evaluation for diverse populations. Routledge.

Ultra-Brief Cognitive Behavioral Interventions

Sperry, L., & Binensztok, V. (2019). Ultra-brief cognitive-behavioral interventions: A new practice model for mental health and integrated care. Routledge.

Learning and Practicing Adlerian Therapy

Sperry, L., & Binensztok, V. (2019). Learning and practicing Adlerian therapy. Cognella.

Women Breaking Barriers and Setting New Standards

Across industries, women continue to challenge expectations and open doors for those who follow. These leaders are breaking barriers, setting new standards, and proving that progress is built through perseverance, vision, and purpose. Their stories highlight the power of leadership rooted in authenticity and the lasting impact of those who choose to lead by example.

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