Iliana Prieto, LMFT - Therapist in Florida

About Iliana

Iliana Prieto uses a client-centered approach as the base of her work. She focuses on building a respectful and compassionate space where people can talk about relationship struggles, family tensions, grief, low self-esteem, and depression. Iliana is a licensed marriage and family therapist, LMFT, and she draws on 22 years of experience to offer steady support.

She speaks English and Spanish and primarily works with Spanish-speaking or bilingual clients. Her sessions are shaped to fit each person.

Background and approach

She invites clients to shape the conversation and helps set practical goals that feel realistic. Techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy are used to identify unhelpful thoughts and try small behavior changes. Emotionally-focused ideas help when relationships feel stuck and people want clearer emotional connection.

Iliana also uses narrative and existential approaches when they help people make meaning after loss or during life transitions. She listens for personal stories that keep people stuck and helps rewrite them in more helpful ways. Her style is straightforward and warm, with an emphasis on respect and cultural sensitivity.

Clients can expect a collaborative pace. The therapist tailors plans to each person and adjusts as needed. Iliana encourages small steps and recognizes that starting therapy takes courage.

Her practice is based in Florida and she welcomes international clients who are Spanish speakers or bilingual. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish and provided through a variety of online formats.

Therapeutic approaches adapted for online care

Client-centered therapy puts the person at the center of sessions. It focuses on listening, empathy, and helping people set their own goals. This approach helps when someone needs a respectful space to talk about family or relationship worries.

Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. It uses practical exercises to shift unhelpful patterns, which can ease symptoms of depression and low self-esteem. Emotionally-focused therapy concentrates on emotions in relationships and helps partners or family members notice and change interaction patterns that create distance.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to try methods that match their needs and goals. Choices are adjusted as therapy progresses so the plan stays useful and realistic.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video, phone, live chat, and text messaging. These formats make it easier to fit sessions into busy lives and to stay connected across locations. For Spanish-speaking or bilingual clients, the variety of formats can help keep communication consistent and convenient while working toward clearer relationships and better mood.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)

Attends to the emotions underneath a recurring argument or distance, and to the attachment needs driving them. Often used where a relationship keeps returning to the same painful loop.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she help with?

She works with relationship difficulties, family conflict, grief and loss, low self-esteem, and depression.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is client-centered and collaborative, using clear communication and practical steps to address issues.

What is her professional background?

She holds a Florida LMFT license and brings 22 years of professional experience working with Spanish-speaking clients.

Where is she licensed and based?

She is licensed in Florida with the credential FL LMFT MT2493 and practices from that state.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.

Can people outside the U.S. work with her?

Yes, she accepts international clients, with a focus on Spanish-speaking or bilingual individuals.

What session formats are available?

Therapy is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.

How are costs and starting therapy handled?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Grief

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 22 years
Licensed: Florida
Languages: English, Spanish

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