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Edgar Pena, LMHC
Florida
LMHC - mood and relationship concerns
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Spanish and English
About Edgar
Edgar Pena is a Florida licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with 10 years of practice. He helps people who are dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship concerns, addictions, low self-esteem, grief, bipolar symptoms, and stress related to life changes. He offers services in English and Spanish and accepts international clients.
He focuses on clear, practical conversations rather than lengthy theory. Sessions pay attention to unhelpful thoughts and habitual reactions, and look for small, testable changes people can try between meetings. Edgar aims to make it straightforward to notice patterns, try alternatives, and track what changes over time.
His approach combines client-centered listening with structured techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and elements of emotionally-focused work. That means he balances listening to what matters to a person with asking concrete questions and practicing new ways of responding. He uses this mix to address mood, stress, relationship dynamics, and coping after trauma.
Edgar keeps sessions focused on problem solving and skills people can use in daily life. He will often set specific goals, review progress, and adjust steps as needed. This helps people move from feeling stuck to trying manageable new behaviors.
To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. The first meetings are used to clarify goals and plan an initial course of work.
How his approaches translate to online work
Edgar uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test small behavioral experiments. CBT is practical and focused on changing patterns that keep stress, anxiety, or low mood in place. Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening and validating what matters to the person, giving space to describe their experience before deciding next steps. Emotionally-focused elements focus on how emotions shape reactions in relationships and on steps to respond differently when emotions run high.Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. Edgar will collaborate with each client to decide which approaches fit their goals and preferences. That choice may shift as progress is reviewed and new challenges appear, and he will explain why particular techniques are suggested.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, shorten travel time, and allow for check-ins that focus on skill practice. When formats are confirmed, these practical advantages can help keep therapy consistent with everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What types of problems does he help with most often?
He works with people facing anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship issues, addictions, grief, stress, bipolar symptoms, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes.
How does he approach therapy in sessions?
He combines client-centered listening with practical techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and emotionally-focused methods to identify patterns and try small changes.
What is his professional background?
He is a Florida licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with 10 years of professional experience working in clinical settings.
Where is he based and licensed?
He holds an FL LMHC license and practices from Florida.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish, and he accepts international clients.
What session formats does he provide?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment or cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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