Nakhary Esparragoza Bruce, LPC, LMHC

About Nakhary

Nakhary Esparragoza Bruce welcomes people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions, anger, parenting strain, grief, and relationship or family concerns. She speaks English and Spanish and uses straightforward tools to help people find steadier ground. Nakhary is a Florida Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, with ten years of experience in clinical work.

She focuses on practical skills and clear goals in sessions.

Background and approach

That might mean learning ways to manage anxiety in a busy life, practicing new ways to communicate, or getting support while navigating the ups and downs of parenting. Sessions aim to leave people with concrete steps they can use after the meeting ends. Nakhary blends several approaches to match what each person needs.

She uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. She draws on acceptance and commitment ideas to help people clarify their values and take small, meaningful actions. Her work also includes attachment-based ideas to look at relationship patterns, and motivational interviewing to strengthen a person’s own reasons for change.

She explains concepts in plain language and helps people try small changes between sessions. People describe her style as warm and practical. She helps set achievable goals and checks progress each week.

For Spanish speakers, she offers therapy in Spanish and in English for others seeking help in Florida.

How therapy approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice difficult thoughts without getting stuck in them and identify what matters most to them. Online sessions can teach simple exercises to practice those values-based steps between meetings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, CBT, focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and changing behaviors that keep problems going; therapists use structured conversations and homework tasks that transfer easily to video or phone sessions.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and daily life, and then recommend ways of working together. That plan can change over time as progress is made and new needs appear.

Online formats such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule. Video and phone allow real-time conversations and skill coaching, while chat and messaging can be useful for brief check-ins or practicing exercises in between sessions. These options add flexibility so people can keep continuity of care even when life gets busy.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

Attachment-Based Therapy

Looks at how early bonds shaped what you expect from closeness, and how that plays out now with a partner, a parent, or your own children.

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.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns can be addressed in sessions?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, anger, addictions, relationship and family concerns, grief, parenting issues, career and coaching needs, ADHD, and related topics like communication problems and guilt.

How would you describe the therapy style?

Sessions are practical and goal-oriented. The therapist uses plain language and helps people develop small, usable skills between meetings.

What background does the therapist have?

Nakhary has ten years of clinical experience working with people facing depression, anxiety, family issues, and life transitions.

What credentials and location apply?

She holds LPC and LMHC credentials: SC LPC 8629 and FL LMHC MH18694, and practices in Florida.

In which languages are sessions offered?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.

What session formats are available?

Therapy is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started with therapy?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Also works with

Addictions
ADHD
Career difficulties
Coaching
Communication problems
Control issues
Depression
Family conflicts
Forgiveness
Grief
Guilt and shame
Isolation / loneliness
Parenting issues
Relationship issues
Self esteem
Self-love

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 10 years
Licensed: Florida, South Carolina
Languages: English, Spanish

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