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Online therapist

Jorge Luis Quinones

Calm, practical guidance for everyday challenges

Credentials
LMHC
Experience
20 years
Licensed in
Florida
Languages
English, Spanish
Format
Online sessions

About Jorge

Jorge Luis Quinones is a licensed mental health counselor with over 20 years of experience providing therapy in Florida. He uses straightforward language and steady guidance to help people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction concerns, sleep problems, grief, anger, and many life changes. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish and focus on practical steps and clear communication.

Jorge centers sessions on the person in front of him. He listens first, then works with each client to set realistic goals.

Background and approach

He draws on approaches like cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness skills, and motivational interviewing to build tools people can use day to day. Therapy conversations are aimed at usable strategies rather than jargon. Many clients come for help with career stress, self-esteem, coping with illness or caregiving strain, body image, or complicated emotions after loss or separation.

He also supports people dealing with trauma, domestic violence effects, and substance-related concerns. The work tends to be collaborative and focused on what a person wants to change now. Jorge blends evidence-informed exercises with attention to cultural background and personal history.

He explains skills, practices them together in sessions, and suggests ways to try them between meetings. That practical focus helps people notice small changes faster. People can expect steady, empathetic support that balances realism with hope.

Jorge aims to make therapy understandable and manageable for someone juggling work, family, and other obligations.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Jorge commonly blends cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness-based techniques in online sessions. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to improve mood and reduce anxiety. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce stress and make emotional reactions easier to manage.

He also uses motivational interviewing when people feel stuck or unsure about change. That method helps clarify personal goals and builds internal motivation in a respectful, nonjudgmental way. Choosing the right mix of approaches is a team effort; the therapist will discuss options and adjust methods based on each person’s goals and preferences.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to match different needs. These formats make it easier to fit sessions around work, caregiving, or health limitations. The focus remains the same whether meeting by video or text: practical skills, clear steps, and a collaborative plan to move forward.

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.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Concrete skills for riding out strong emotion, tolerating distress, and handling relationships without things escalating. The skills are practised in daily life, so between-session support by message or phone fits naturally.

Frequently asked questions

What issues does he work with most often
He addresses a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, sleep problems, grief, parenting, and anger. Additional focuses include chronic illness, caregiver stress, body image, and relationship or separation challenges.
What is the therapy style like
The approach is collaborative and practical. Sessions mix listening with teaching clear skills from cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing.
How long has he practiced
He brings 20 years of clinical experience as a licensed mental health counselor in Florida.
What are his credentials and where is he based
He holds the credential LMHC and practices in Florida with the license identifier FL LMHC MH21456.
Which languages are available for sessions
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered
Therapy is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How does payment and cost work
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy
To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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