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Iliana Prieto, LMFT
Florida
LMFT - Relationships and Grief
See online therapy options- CBT techniques
- Emotion-focused work
- Spanish speaking
About Iliana
Iliana Prieto is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, practicing in Florida with 22 years of experience. She works with Spanish-speaking and bilingual clients on relationship problems, family conflict, grief and loss, self-esteem, motivation, and depression. She notes that she can only work with Spanish speakers or bilingual clients because of limitations in English fluency.
Her approach is practical and conversational. She listens to what is happening now and helps people find clearer ways to respond. Sessions focus on identifying patterns in thoughts and interactions and testing small, manageable changes between meetings.
Iliana uses several recognized therapy styles depending on the concern. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to spot and change unhelpful thinking and habits. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people name and work with strong emotions that affect relationships.
She also draws on client-centered principles, which center the client’s perspective during sessions, and narrative therapy, which looks at the stories people tell about their lives. Existential ideas enter conversations when questions about meaning or values come up.
Sessions are presented in Spanish or bilingually and emphasize practical steps people can try between appointments. The therapist asks clients to pick the next step and to check how it went at the following session. This keeps work focused and concrete.
How therapeutic approaches guide online sessions
Iliana often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thoughts and try small changes in behavior. CBT is practical and focuses on concrete steps that can be reviewed between appointments. She also uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy to help people name and work with strong feelings that affect close relationships, and client-centered methods to center the client’s perspective during conversations.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each client to decide which methods fit the problem, goals, and personal preferences. That choice can change over time as progress and new priorities emerge.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into daily life, for example by cutting travel time, allowing shorter check-ins, or letting someone join from a different location. These practical benefits can help people maintain momentum and practice changes between appointments.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
22+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she focus on?
She works with relationship issues, family conflict, grief and loss, self-esteem, motivation, and depression.
How does she use CBT in sessions?
She applies Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test small behavior changes between sessions.
What is her professional experience?
She has 22 years of professional work experience in the field.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LMFT licensed in Florida.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in Spanish and in bilingual Spanish-English when appropriate.
Can international clients work with her?
She does accept international clients, noting her language restriction to Spanish speakers or bilingual clients.
How are sessions scheduled and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the next steps to begin care?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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