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Shayla Finnissee, LMHC
Florida
Florida LMHC focusing on anxiety and relationships
See online therapy options- CBT
- ACT
- Attachment work
About Shayla
Shayla Finnissee is a Florida licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with ten years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family concerns, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, bipolar disorder, life changes, and ADHD. She communicates in English and practices from Florida.
In sessions she uses practical, evidence-informed approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Attachment-Based work. She focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, then testing small changes that feel doable. Clients can expect straightforward conversation and concrete strategies to try between appointments.
Shayla draws on client-centered and emotionally-focused methods to improve how people relate to themselves and others. That can mean practicing clearer communication, setting healthier boundaries, or addressing patterns that repeat in relationships. She also helps with emotion regulation when feelings from trauma, grief, or mood shifts get overwhelming.
She pays attention to shame, guilt, isolation, and struggles with life purpose and self-worth. Practical exercises and behavioral experiments often sit alongside talking. Sessions aim to make daily life easier rather than focusing only on ideas.
For people thinking about starting therapy, she asks about current goals and what has or hasn’t worked before. The first few visits are used to create a plan that fits real life and daily routines. If you want to begin, follow the site's online steps to match and schedule a first session.
How her CBT, ACT and attachment work translate to online sessions
Shayla uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. CBT sessions tend to include practical exercises, thought records, and homework tasks that fit into daily routines. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is used to clarify values and build action steps that align with what matters most. ACT often focuses on willingness to feel difficult emotions while still pursuing chosen goals. Attachment-Based work looks at patterns in relationships and helps people rework how they respond to closeness and conflict.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Shayla will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and recommend methods that match those needs. That decision is made together and can change as progress is made.
The site biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also lets people practice skills in the settings where problems happen most often. Ask about how sessions will be scheduled and what to expect at first when you complete the matching questionnaire and set up a session.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with most often?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family problems, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy issues, bipolar challenges, coping with life changes, and ADHD.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in sessions?
She uses CBT to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and then tries small, practical changes. Sessions include exercises and homework to test new responses between meetings.
What is her professional background?
She has ten years of clinical experience working with the listed concerns and uses a mix of CBT, ACT, attachment-based, client-centered, and emotionally-focused methods.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is a Florida LMHC and practices in Florida.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
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?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe, use the crisis numbers.