Edgar Pena, LMHC

Edgar Pena is a licensed mental health counselor in Florida with ten years of practice. He helps people facing addiction, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, grief, bipolar challenges, and major life changes. He speaks English and Spanish and offers care for a wide range of concerns. He builds sessions around an open, nonjudgmental space where clients can talk about what matters most. Conversations focus on what the person wants to change and on small, realistic steps forward. Edgar aims to make the room feel calm and straightforward so people can speak honestly about their thoughts and feelings. Edgar uses methods that emphasize collaboration and practical skills. He listens closely, reflects what he hears, and helps clients test new ways of thinking and acting when those changes are useful. He also pays attention to emotions in the moment to help people understand and shift patterns in close relationships. His approach is flexible to fit different needs. Some sessions focus on coping skills for stress or cravings. Others look at relationship patterns or at processing past hurt from trauma and abuse. He adjusts pacing and tools to each persons comfort and goals. To begin, Edgar asks people to describe their priorities and to set a few clear, achievable goals. Over time he tracks progress and revises plans so work in therapy stays practical and relevant to daily life.

How his approaches translate to online therapy

Client-Centered Therapy centers on listening and on following the person's lead. The therapist reflects feelings, asks gentle questions, and helps people set goals that matter to them. This approach helps when someone needs a calm space to sort through difficult emotions and decisions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. It often uses short exercises and take-home practices to reduce anxiety, depression, or problems linked to addiction. CBT can make progress feel concrete and trackable.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy looks at patterns in close relationships and how emotion drives interaction. It helps people notice their emotional responses and try new ways of connecting with others, which can ease relationship strain and improve communication.

Finding the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will work with each person to choose methods that match their goals and comfort level. Sessions can combine parts of different approaches and evolve as needs change.

Confirm which session formats are offered before booking, since the profile does not list specific options. Online work can make scheduling easier, help fit therapy into a busy day, and allow sessions without travel. It can also allow shorter check-ins or alternatives for times when bandwidth or camera use is limited. Licensed professionals and therapists adapt the flow of sessions so the work stays practical and useful.