Hello! My name is Loire Bennett. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of Florida. I earned my Master's of Counseling degree from the University of South Florida. I have worked in a variety of treatment settings, including inpatient care, outpatient facilities. and private practice. I work with clients who are experiencing issues including, depression/anxiety, substance use disorder, grief, stress management, family conflict, parenting/caregiver stress, and many more. I understand that asking for help can be a difficult, yet courageous and rewarding experience. My goal as your counselor is to help you identify and understand your particular issues and concerns and find healthy solutions to address these issues. I believe in treating each of my clients as individuals and work with clients to find what counseling strategies and techniques work best for them. When counseling, I use Client-Centered techniques, especially the use of empathy, genuine concern and active listening. I also use Cognitive-Behavioral strategies, Solution-Focused Therapy and and Acceptance/Commitment Therapy techniques. Because clients come from a variety of backgrounds and life experiences, I feel it is important to have different strategies and techniques available for the client to explore. Every client is important to me. I look forward to working with you to help you find healthy, realistic solutions for your concerns. I schedule live sessions (30-45 minutes in length) Monday through Friday, between the hours of 9am- 2pm. Sincerely, Loire

Welcome to BetterHelp . I commend you in reaching out to our platform for assistance. We are established professional counselors working with people with a variety of issues. Our mission is to make counseling affordable , accessible, and convenient. My name is John A. Llauget. I hold a Masters degree in Clinical Psychology from Stephen F. Austin State University and a Educational Specialist degree from University of South Florida. I also am licensed as Mental Health Counselor in Florida and licensed as Licensed Professional Counselor in Alabama. My career in mental health began in 1977 working in a psychiatric hospital ; and later as outpatient therapist in a community health center working with children, adolescents, families, and adults. I also worked as an employee assistance counselor (EAP), school counselor, associate professor at international university, and court evaluator for guardianship cases. For the last 20 years , I worked as cancer counselor with population of oncology clients helping them cope with illness, stress, and emotional issues. I've maintained an interest in martial arts, using traditional Okinawan karate to help clients develop self esteem and self control. Later as I worked with the elderly, I taught Qigong ( body/mind exercise ) and meditation classes to improve the health of my clients. My therapeutic style centers around getting to know a person better and talk more explicitly about issues before making any therapeutic recommendations. I also am a strong advocate for teaching ' tools' for coping with stress and emotional difficulties. I've also gained training in trauma treatment because we know now that it is prevalent in our life experiences. I value compassion, persistence, and patience in working towards change. Please call or text if you have any questions. I check my messages twice daily; once in am and once in pm. But I am unavailable on Sundays. I look forward to working with you. Research suggests that you will know if you are with the 'right' counselor after two sessions. I value your time and want to use it productively. Sincerely, John

I am an individual and family therapist licensed as a LCSW in the state of Louisiana. I have over 17 years of experience working as a psychotherapist and supervisor. I work with a range of conditions including depression, anxiety, adjustment issues, relationship problems, parenting issues, coping skills, and abuse and trauma. I create a nonjudgmental and welcoming environment to connect with clients in a respectful and energetic way. I practice primarily from a cognitive behavioral approach but ultimately work with you to implement a plan and approach that works best for each individual client. My goal is to listen, offer encouragement, and educate you in areas that will promote your well being and a brighter emotional and mental future. I look forward to the opportunity to work with you.

I am licensed in Michigan with 3 years of direct therapy experience and 15 years of social work experience providing support to others in need. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with grief and loss, self esteem, and confidence, life changes, aging and caregiver concerns & depression. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

I am a licensed mental health counselor in the state of South Carolina. I have 4 years experience working as a counselor and I have focused on aiding individuals of various cultures, religious beliefs, age groups, LGBT and socio-economic backgrounds. I have experience in stress and anger management, management of PTSD and anxiety issues, sexuality, sexual trauma, abuse and natural and man-made traumatic experiences. I have also aided individuals that have suffered from mood disorder and major depression disorder. My counseling approach is a combination of cognitive-behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing. I tend to tailor our treatment and sessions towards the specified needs and goals of the client. My counseling style is very warm, client-oriented and interactive. I work in a manner that is respectful, patient, non-judgmental, sensitive and re-affirming. I tend to seek to empower the client by recognizing his/her strengths and addressing their own copings skills and self-care management. I accept that everyone has their own story and I seek to provide an environment of encouragement and healing so that each person can find their own path to success and inner peace. When it comes to our mental and emotional health, it is often very difficult to acknowledge that we might need more help that we had previously believed. During this particular journey, work and honesty with one's self is essential but very difficult. As a counselor, I am here to support and guide you as a you seek to begin to live your best life. Let's get started.

Welcome, I’m glad you are here! My name is Becky and I am a licensed professional counselor in the state of South Carolina. Since graduating from the University of South Carolina’s Rehabilitation Counseling program in 2015, I have worked in different outpatient community and private settings. My experience includes working with people with severe and persistent mental illness, depression, anxiety, trauma, anger management, life transition and adjustment concerns, and relationship challenges. I feel that everyone can benefit from counseling due to the simple fact that life, while often beautiful, can also present many challenges. Change in and of itself is not always easy, and it can be difficult to process our emotions and determine next steps at times. Whatever has brought you here, it is important to me that you feel heard without judgement and supported as you determine the course of your life. By reaching out, you’ve taken a courageous first step toward harnessing your own power to find or return to a place of fulfillment and inner peace in your life. My counseling style is nurturing, encouraging, and supportive, and my theoretical approach is integrative, meaning that I draw from many different theoretical perspectives and techniques based on your unique needs and goals; however there are a couple of modalities that I find especially helpful and widely applicable. First and foremost, I always take a person centered approach to counseling, and believe in meeting you where you are and helping you to identify and utilize your own strengths to promote self empowerment and growth. One of my favorite quotes is this one by Carl Jung: “Your vision becomes clear when you look inside your heart. Who looks outside, dreams. Who looks inside, awakens.” I am a firm believer that you already possess the qualities and tools that you need to navigate difficult situations, and we will work together to unlock your full potential! I have also found cognitive and dialectical behavioral approaches to often be effective in identifying and changing thoughts and behaviors that no longer serve your life well. Regardless of modality, I will always work collaboratively with you to establish and amend goals as needed in order to ensure that your therapeutic needs are being met. I look forward to meeting and beginning this journey with you!