Dr. Edith Shiro

Focused on healing trauma and facilitating Posttraumatic Growth, Dr. Edith Shiro holds space for patients, communities, and individuals to achieve greater potential and higher consciousness.

A distinguished clinical psychologist practicing in Miami, FL, Dr. Shiro co-founded the Trauma and Resilience Center (TR Center) and is the accomplished author of "The Unexpected Gift of Trauma: The Path to Post-Traumatic Growth." Her educational journey includes graduating from the Catholic University of Venezuela (UCAB) and earning Master’s and Doctorate degrees from Yeshiva University in New York. She further honed her expertise with a Post-Doctoral specialization in Couples and Family Therapy at the Ackerman Institute for the Family and additional training at the International Trauma Studies Program at NYU. She is fluent in English, Spanish, and Hebrew.

With a profound emphasis on trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), post-traumatic growth (PTG), resilience, and growth stemming from trauma, Dr. Shiro has made significant contributions. Recognized with the Hispanic Women of Distinction Award 2018, she actively participates in organizations such as The World Happiness Foundation, Greater Miami Jewish Federation, and the Jewish Community Center.

She also frequently engages as a guest expert on national media broadcasts and publications, including TIME magazine, Oprah Daily, and Billboard. Her groundbreaking book has garnered significant recognition, earning her the Innovation Award in Science in 2022, the International Latino Book Awards in 2023, and both the International Impact Book Awards and Book Excellence Awards in 2024.

Through her writing, speaking engagements, and media appearances, Dr. Shiro continues to contribute meaningfully to the discourse on mental health, individual and collective trauma. As a board member of the World Happiness Foundation, she is dedicated to promoting happiness, enhancing consciousness and well-being around the world.