Zoila (Mimi) Danta, LMHC - Therapist in Florida

About Zoila

Zoila (Mimi) Danta is a bilingual licensed mental health counselor who speaks English and Spanish. She brings 39 years of professional experience to sessions and focuses on practical supports for parents and other adults dealing with life stress. Her style is straightforward and caring, aimed at helping people manage anxiety, depression, substance concerns, relationship strain, and parenting challenges.

She has worked in roles that included directing DUI education programs and providing both individual and group therapy for substance use issues.

Background and approach

She also has experience with foster care youth and with older adults, and has carried out training for other clinicians on ethics and treatment planning. Her background includes work in quality assurance for state and county programs that monitored compliance with federal and state rules. Zoila uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, often helping people identify unhelpful thinking and test new coping skills.

She also uses Solution-Focused Therapy to set small, concrete goals and build on what already works. Treatment plans are tailored to each person’s needs and circumstances. She is certified in domestic violence assessment and group facilitation, and has run programs related to domestic violence and substance use.

Her approach emphasizes respect, cultural awareness, and empathy. Sessions are conducted in English or Spanish to match client preference. Parents reading this can expect clear guidance, practical strategies, and steady support through life transitions.

The focus is on usable steps you can take now to reduce stress and improve family interactions.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Zoila uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try small behavior changes. CBT is often useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and mood problems because it focuses on concrete skills and practice. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on short-term goals and on building what already works in a person’s life. This approach can be helpful when parents or individuals want quick, practical steps to improve daily routines and relationships.

Figuring out the right approach is collaborative. She will work with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. That process may combine elements of both CBT and Solution-Focused Therapy so sessions stay focused and relevant to what matters most to the client.

Online therapy here includes video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy family schedules and to get support from different places. The range of formats lets clients practice skills between sessions and check in in ways that suit their routine and comfort.

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.

Solution-Focused Therapy

Rather than examining the problem at length, this looks at what is already working and builds on it. Sessions tend to be practical and forward-looking, with small achievable steps, which translates readily to shorter online conversations.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist address?

Common issues include stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, parenting challenges, relationship strain, grief, trauma, anger, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.

How does she approach therapy?

She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and Solution-Focused Therapy to set concrete goals and build on strengths.

What is her professional background?

She has 39 years of experience, including directing DUI programs, providing group and individual therapy for substance issues, and training other clinicians in ethics and treatment planning.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, FL LMHC MH2920, and practices from Florida.

In which languages are sessions offered?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish, and she also accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

She works through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on client preference.

How is cost handled?

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 her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to therapist availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Relationship issues

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 39 years
Licensed: Florida
Languages: English, Spanish

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