- Stress and anxiety
- Life transitions
- Mindfulness and ACT
About Mia
In sessions she focuses on helping people notice what matters to them and take small, practical steps forward. Mia uses clear, evidence-informed tools rather than jargon. She draws on approaches that help people change unhelpful thoughts, test new behaviors, and reconnect with personal values.
Her work often mixes mindfulness practice with cognitive strategies to reduce anxious thinking and to increase ability to act despite worry. Solution-focused techniques are used to set short-term goals and to build momentum when someone feels stuck. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas come in where learning to accept difficult feelings helps someone move toward a valued life.
Mia aims to make sessions straightforward and goal-oriented. She listens for patterns that keep people stuck and helps design small experiments to try between meetings. Conversations include practical problem solving for family and relationship issues, and concrete communication skills to reduce conflict.
Clients can expect a professional who emphasizes steady progress over time. She clarifies what each session will focus on and checks in about what people want to try next. The approach is grounded, practical, and focused on helping people find direction when life feels uncertain.
License and NPI on record
- LCSW
- Florida · SW4023
- NPI
- 1013211713
As listed on the therapist's profile. A license can be checked with the state board, and an NPI with the national NPI registry.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
27+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without letting those experiences block valued actions. It offers practical exercises to clarify values and to take steps toward them even when emotions are difficult. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and testing unhelpful thoughts and on practicing different behaviors to reduce anxiety and depression symptoms. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention practices to reduce reactivity and to increase awareness of patterns that keep someone stuck.Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. Mia will review your concerns and preferences and collaborate to choose which approaches to try. She emphasizes setting short-term goals and checking progress so adjustments can be made if something is not working.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into busy days because they remove travel time and make scheduling breaks between other commitments simpler. Other practical benefits include the ability to use shorter check-ins on phone or to focus on behavioral homework between meetings. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT, CBT, and mindfulness techniques effectively in remote sessions when chosen to match each person's needs.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family problems, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include communication, control issues, divorce and questions about life purpose.
How would she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
She uses practical, skills-based work such as short goal-setting and small behavioral experiments. Sessions often combine cognitive tools with mindfulness to help people notice what matters and try new actions.
What is her background and experience?
She has 27 years of professional experience and has worked across a range of stress, mood, and relationship concerns. That experience informs a pragmatic, results-focused style.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Florida and practices in that state.
Does she work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. see her?
International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are provided to clients located in Florida.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the sign-up process.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. The questionnaire helps match goals and preferences before your initial meeting.
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