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Luissel Cabreja

Profile / United States

Luissel Cabreja, LMHC

Florida

LMHC - Anxiety and Trauma

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  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
  • Bilingual English Spanish

About Luissel

Luissel Cabreja is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida with five years of experience helping people with depression, anxiety, stress, relationship problems, trauma, and intimacy concerns. He talks directly about issues like panic, social anxiety, attachment difficulties, and mood changes in clear, practical language. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.

In sessions he uses techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and attachment-informed work. That means clients look at unhelpful thoughts and habits, try different ways of responding, and notice what matters most to them. He also draws on client-centered and dialectical behavior approaches when needed.

He often helps people with behavior change such as stopping smoking or vaping, managing impulsivity, and coping with compulsive patterns. He works with concerns that include codependency, communication problems, grief, caregiving stress, and challenges related to adoption or abandonment.

For people dealing with trauma, he addresses reactions like hypervigilance, avoidance, and problems with trust or intimacy. He also supports those facing chronic pain, sleep or eating problems, bipolar mood patterns, and career or life-stage transitions.

His style is straightforward and collaborative. He helps a person set clear goals, practice skills between sessions, and track small changes over time. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.

How CBT, ACT and attachment work in online sessions

Luissel often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and test unhelpful thoughts and habits. CBT breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors so clients can try small experiments and track what changes. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy focuses on clarifying values and taking committed action even when difficult feelings show up; it can help with anxiety, avoidance, and life transitions.

Attachment-informed work looks at how early relationship patterns affect current trust and intimacy. This approach helps people recognize repeated patterns in relationships and practice different ways of connecting. Choosing which approach to focus on is a collaborative decision. The therapist will discuss goals, try methods that fit the client's needs, and adjust plans as progress and preferences become clearer.

The exact session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Therapists and licensed professionals use online sessions to assign in-between practice, share worksheets, and review progress so skills can be practiced in everyday life.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsGriefEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

5+ years

Listed in

Florida

Languages

English, Spanish

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does he help with most often?

He works with depression, anxiety, stress, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, and related concerns such as panic, social anxiety, and mood disorders.

How would he describe his therapeutic approach?

He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and attachment-informed methods, focusing on practical skills and changing unhelpful thoughts and habits.

What is his background and experience?

He has five years of clinical experience working with a wide range of mental health challenges and behavioral concerns.

What credentials and location are listed?

He is a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor (FL LMHC) based in Florida.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.

Can international clients work with him?

He does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions scheduled and what about cost?

Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time and costs vary with location.

What are the first steps to start working together?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

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Luissel Cabreja

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