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Nakhary Esparragoza Bruce, LPC, LMHC
Florida
LPC and LMHC - Stress and Anxiety care
See online therapy options- CBT based work
- Bilingual English Spanish
- Practical skill building
About Nakhary
Nakhary Esparragoza Bruce is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with 10 years of experience in Florida. She works with people who are coping with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and the practical strains of single parenting. She also supports concerns such as anger, addiction, relationship and family tension, grief, parenting challenges, career questions and ADHD. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Her approach is practical and goal-oriented. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and client-centered work to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different responses. Motivational Interviewing and attachment-focused ideas inform how she talks about relationships and motivation.
In sessions she focuses on clear steps people can take between meetings. That might mean noticing thought patterns, practicing small behavior changes, or trying new ways to communicate with others. She frames the work as a set of skills to reduce overwhelming feelings and improve day-to-day functioning.
Nakhary has focused experience with single parents and people facing fast-paced lifestyle stress. Her bilingual ability supports Spanish speakers seeking help. Her credential listing is SC LPC and FL LMHC, and she practices from Florida under those licenses.
People who choose to work with her can expect structured conversations, practical exercises, and follow-up ideas to use between sessions. To start, the usual process is a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session to set goals and plan next steps.
How her approaches translate to online work
Her practice draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT focuses on concrete exercises and short experiments that fit well into weekly sessions and between-session practice. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is used to clarify values and build willingness to live with difficult feelings while moving toward meaningful goals. Attachment-Based Therapy is used to look at relationship patterns and how early bonds influence current communication and trust.Finding the right approach is a collaborative task. The therapist will work with clients to decide which methods feel most useful for their goals, shifting emphasis as needs change. Clients can expect active planning, homework-like experiments, and regular review of progress so the work stays focused and practical.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions helpful because they can fit meetings into a break at work, reduce travel time, or choose a quieter surrounding that supports concentration. Phone-only options can make check-ins shorter and easier when bandwidth is limited. Talk with the therapist during the matching process about how to schedule sessions to match daily life and responsibilities.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Florida, South Carolina
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, anger, addictions, relationship and family issues, grief, parenting and career concerns, and ADHD. Additional focuses include communication problems, control issues, forgiveness, guilt and shame, isolation or loneliness, and self-love.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
The style is practical and structured. Sessions emphasize noticing thoughts and trying specific behavior changes drawn from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, ACT, and client-centered conversation.
What is her clinical background?
She has 10 years of counseling experience and has worked with people facing depression, family issues, and anxiety from a fast-paced life. Her experience includes supporting single parents.
What credentials and region does she practice in?
She is listed as SC LPC and FL LMHC and practices in Florida under those credentials.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session to set goals and plan next steps.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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