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Online therapist

Myles Machado

Practical support for stressed parents and adults

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Credentials
LCSW
Experience
7 years
Licensed in
Florida
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Myles

Myles Machado is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief, or life changes. He writes simply and listens closely so parents and adults can talk through what matters most. He aims to make sessions feel practical and focused so a worried parent can leave with clear next steps.

Myles uses straightforward, real-world tools rather than jargon. He leans on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, mindfulness skills, and motivational interviewing to help people change unhelpful patterns and manage intense emotions.

Background and approach

Sessions often include simple exercises, problem solving, and skills practice that can be used between meetings. With seven years of experience and a Florida LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Myles blends supportive listening with goal-oriented work. He often helps people with relationship strains, parenting concerns, depression, addiction challenges, and stress from caregiving or chronic illness.

He also addresses issues like abandonment, attachment, and experiences tied to grief and end-of-life situations. Myles tailors his approach to each person's needs and preferences. He encourages clients to set small, achievable goals and to build coping skills at a manageable pace.

Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients. Therapy can happen by video, phone, live chat, or text messaging so busy parents can fit care into their schedules. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a session that works for them.

Approaches that translate well to online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a trusting, respectful relationship so people feel heard and guided rather than judged. It suits parents and adults who need space to tell their story and set personal priorities.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and try small, practical changes in behavior. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress because it teaches concrete tools that can be practiced between sessions.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, offers skills for managing intense emotions and improving communication. Brief skills training from DBT can help with impulsivity, anger, and relationship problems.

Myles approaches finding the right method as a partnership. He will talk with each person about their goals, try an approach, and adjust as needed based on what helps most. That collaborative process helps shape treatment to match real life demands and preferences.

Online therapy lets people meet by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, which can make scheduling easier for busy families. These flexible options allow ongoing skills practice and check-ins without long commutes, so care can fit into everyday routines.

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 kinds of concerns does he address?
Myles works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, self-esteem, and many relationship or family challenges listed in his profile.
What is his general therapy style?
He combines listening with hands-on tools, using client-centered and skills-based methods to help people manage feelings and make practical changes.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has seven years of professional experience as a clinician working with a range of life stressors and emotional concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds a Florida LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker, FL LCSW SW15833, and practices from Florida.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
7 years
Licensed
Florida
Languages
English

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