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Corina Istanich, LMHC

  • Experience10 years
  • LocationFlorida
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Addictions
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • LanguagesEnglish and Spanish
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About Corina

Corina Istanich is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) based in Florida who focuses on practical support for people dealing with stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship conflict, depression, trauma, grief, and ADHD.

Background and approach

She combines empathy with clear guidance to help clients identify patterns, develop coping skills, and improve communication and boundaries. Corina emphasizes building an authentic therapeutic relationship as the foundation for growth and lasting change.

With ten years of experience in the counseling field and a background that includes work in inpatient addiction treatment as well as outpatient and in-home services, Corina draws on a range of clinical tools. She primarily uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy while integrating elements from Client-Centered Therapy, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy when they fit a client's needs.

She offers services in English and Spanish and approaches care with compassion, directness, and a focus on practical strategies to enhance daily functioning and relationships.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Corina commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy in her online work. CBT focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms and improve functioning, which can be helpful for anxiety, depression, ADHD-related challenges, and stress. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a warm, nonjudgmental relationship and active listening to help clients feel heard and supported as they explore goals and values.

She also incorporates elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy when emotional regulation and distress tolerance skills are important. DBT techniques teach practical tools for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness, supporting clients who struggle with anger, relationship conflicts, or self-regulation difficulties.

Finding the best approach is collaborative; Corina works with each person to determine which combination of methods fits their goals, preferences, and life circumstances. She tailors intervention strategies over time so the plan evolves as progress is made.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is preferred to allow face-to-face interaction and to pick up on nonverbal cues, while phone or messaging options provide alternatives when schedules or technology make video impractical. These formats can make it easier to attend regular sessions and apply skills between meetings.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Corina commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family problems, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting challenges, anger, self esteem, career concerns, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.
What therapeutic style can I expect in sessions?
Her approach is client-centered and collaborative, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as a primary framework while integrating DBT, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused techniques when helpful.
How much clinical experience does she bring?
Corina has ten years of experience in the counseling field, including work in inpatient addiction treatment as well as outpatient and in-home settings.
Where is Corina licensed and based?
She is a licensed mental health counselor with the Florida LMHC MH17317 credential and practices in Florida.
What languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish; she is not accepting international clients at this time.
Which session formats does she offer?
Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, with a preference for video sessions when possible.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsDepression

Also works with

Trauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Communication problemsDrug and alcohol addiction

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English, Spanish

What Corina can help with

Corina Istanich works with clients on stress and anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, and depression.

How Corina approaches therapy

Corina's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Corina is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor practicing in Florida.