Two Friends. One Shared Purpose.
Meet Rachel Llerena, LMHC,LPC, NCC, IFAP, CCTP
A Licensed Mental Health Counselor and EMDR-trained therapist who approaches therapy with warmth, authenticity, empathy, and compassion.
Born in Cuba, Rachel moved to South Florida at the age of three. She earned her undergraduate degree in Psychology from Carlos Albizu University and her graduate degree in Mental Health Counseling from Barry University. Her diverse professional experience has shaped her passion for helping people heal, reconnect with themselves, and create meaningful change.
Rachel believes in creating a safe space where clients can show up authentically and feel supported in their healing. Outside of therapy, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, walking her mini schnauzer, and attending live music and concerts.
Our Story
Long before becoming colleagues, we were best friends.
For over two decades, our friendship has been built on trust, laughter, authenticity, and being there for one another through life’s many seasons. Along the way, we discovered that we also shared a deep passion for helping others heal, grow, and reconnect with themselves.
That shared passion became part of the heart behind Moon Within Counseling.
As two Cuban-born therapists who grew up in South Florida, we understand the importance of culture, family, identity, connection, and having a space where you can truly be yourself. We bring the same warmth, honesty, compassion, and genuine connection that have shaped our friendship into the work we do with our clients.
We believe therapy can be meaningful and challenging while still feeling human. Our hope is that when you come to Moon Within Counseling, you feel welcomed, understood, and supported as you discover what has been within you all along.
Meet Yisel Ferrera-Moreno, LMHC-QS, IFAP,CCTP
A Licensed Mental Health Counselor and EMDR-trained therapist who brings warmth, authenticity, and connection to her work.
Born in Cuba, Yisel moved to South Florida at the age of five. She earned her undergraduate degree in Sociology from the University of Florida and her graduate degree in Mental Health Counseling from Nova Southeastern University. Her multicultural background and education have shaped her passion for helping clients heal from past experiences, better understand themselves, and create meaningful change.
Yisel believes therapy should be a space where clients feel genuinely seen, supported, and accepted. Outside of her work, she enjoys spending time with family and friends and appreciating the moments and relationships that bring meaning to life.