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Evelyn (Jeanie) Cosmai, LMHC
Florida
LMHC in Florida - anxiety and life transitions
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Client-centered listening
- Mindfulness and DBT skills
About Evelyn
Evelyn (Jeanie) Cosmai is a Florida licensed mental health counselor - LMHC with 30 years of clinical experience. She works with people who feel stuck during life transitions and with concerns such as anxiety, grief, depression, relationship and family problems, parenting strain, and career questions.
She integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with client-centered listening to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different responses. She also uses elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to teach practical skills for coping, managing strong emotions, and improving communication.
Jeanie includes faith and spiritual concerns when clients want that explored. She describes her approach as Christian-centered and will discuss how a client's beliefs fit into their goals and choices. This can include looking at values, meaning, and what matters most when making changes.
Sessions focus on small, concrete steps. People learn to spot patterns in thinking and behavior and then test new ways of responding. Work often includes practicing skills between sessions and checking what helps in daily life.
Her background spans individual counseling, life coaching, and long-term work with adults facing transitions. She has experience with adoption and foster care topics, caregiver stress, aging and geriatric issues, and family of origin concerns. The emphasis is on clear strategies and steady progress toward practical goals.
CBT, client-centered work and DBT skills in online sessions
She commonly brings Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and client-centered approaches into sessions. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing practical behavior changes to reduce anxiety, improve mood, and solve everyday problems. Client-centered work emphasizes listening, clarifying goals, and helping people decide what matters most to them.She also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills and mindfulness techniques when clients need tools to manage intense emotions and improve interpersonal effectiveness. DBT skills teach concrete strategies for coping with strong feelings, tolerating distress, and communicating more clearly with others.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist and client review needs, goals, and preferences and then try approaches that fit. This is a collaborative process and adjustments are made as progress and challenges become clearer.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online session options before booking. Online care can help fit therapy into a busy life by reducing travel, allowing shorter check-ins when needed, and making scheduling more flexible around work or caregiving responsibilities. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and between-session practices so they work in everyday settings.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with most often?
She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and family problems, parenting strain, career changes, and other life transitions.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in sessions?
She guides people to notice unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, then practices different responses and small experiments to test what works.
What experience does she bring to therapy?
She has 30 years of clinical experience working with adults through transitions, grief, relationship issues, and caregiver and aging concerns.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Florida LMHC (licensed mental health counselor) and provides services based in Florida.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the United States?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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