Stephanie Fuentes, LMHC - Therapist in Florida

About Stephanie

Stephanie Fuentes is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Florida who focuses on family and parenting concerns alongside stress, anxiety, depression, and grief. She also supports people facing trauma and abuse, identity questions related to LGBT issues, and everyday life changes.

Her approachable manner aims to make the first step feel less daunting for parents and caregivers seeking help for themselves or their family dynamics. Stephanie keeps sessions straightforward and practical.

Background and approach

She listens first, then helps people name what matters most to them. From there she works with clients to set small goals that fit real life. Many clients find the pace and focus easy to follow when life already feels busy.

Her background spans 15 years as a practicing clinician. She draws from several therapy styles to match each person’s needs rather than using a single method all the time. Stephanie holds a Florida LMHC license - FL LMHC MH10778 - which is the credential she uses in practice.

In typical sessions she uses both evidence-based and reflective methods to address thoughts, behaviors, and meaning. She often blends practical exercises with moments that invite self-reflection. That mix is useful for parents juggling schedules, teens testing boundaries, and adults facing transitions.

People who choose her can expect a calm, direct approach. Stephanie aims to create a respectful working relationship and to help clients find steady, manageable steps toward healthier family interactions and personal wellbeing.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a respectful relationship. It helps people feel heard and understood so they can explore problems at their own pace. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills to change patterns that cause distress. Both approaches are useful for stress, anxiety, depression, family issues, and coping with life changes.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and preferences, then suggest methods that fit those needs. Together they adjust techniques as progress is made so the work stays relevant and doable.

Online therapy makes these approaches flexible and accessible. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation from home, phone sessions suit people on the go, and live chat or text-based messaging can support check-ins or immediate coping strategies between sessions. These options help parents and caregivers fit therapy into busy schedules while keeping the focus on steady, practical progress.

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.

Existential Therapy

Takes the larger questions seriously: meaning, choice, mortality, responsibility. Suited to periods when the difficulty is less a symptom than a sense that something has to change.

Frequently asked questions

What issues does she help with?

She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, self esteem concerns, LGBT issues, family problems, anger, and coping with life changes, among other related concerns.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style is warm and straightforward, focusing on listening first and then setting practical goals. She blends reflective conversation with hands-on tools to make changes that fit daily life.

What is her experience in the field?

She has 15 years of experience working as a mental health professional and has used a variety of clinical approaches over that time.

What credentials and location should I know about?

She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Florida LMHC MH10778, and practices in Florida.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

How are costs handled?

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

What are the first steps to begin therapy?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience: 15 years
Licensed: Florida
Languages: English

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