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Elia Ayuso, LMHC

  • Experience5 years
  • LocationFlorida
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Grief
  • Therapy approachesCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Mindfulness Therapy
  • LanguagesEnglish and Spanish
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About Elia

Elia Ayuso is a Florida-licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with five years of clinical experience who focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, grief, anger, low self-esteem, depression, and ADHD.

Background and approach

She approaches each person with sensitivity and respect, tailoring conversations and treatment plans to reflect individual needs and life circumstances. Her practice emphasizes practical skills and compassionate guidance to support clients through difficult transitions and emotional challenges.

Ayuso draws on evidence-informed methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy to address symptoms and build coping strategies. She also attends to related concerns such as attachment patterns, body image, communication problems, impulsivity, isolation, multicultural issues, obsessive-compulsive tendencies, panic, and social anxiety.

Clients can expect a collaborative partnership intended to empower them to make meaningful changes and pursue a more satisfying, balanced life.

Online Approaches to Building Coping Skills

Ayuso integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy into online work to help clients manage difficult thoughts and feelings. CBT focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, which can reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and impulsivity by teaching concrete strategies to respond differently to stress. Mindfulness Therapy cultivates present-moment awareness and nonjudgmental observation of experience, supporting regulation of stress, anger, and panic symptoms through simple attention and breathing practices.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to clarify goals, test methods, and adapt techniques over time so treatment fits their needs and preferences. This collaborative stance allows adjustments when a particular strategy isn’t working and helps clients build a personalized toolkit for everyday challenges.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to keep continuity of care, try shorter check-ins or longer sessions, and access treatment from home while tailoring communication style to what feels most effective for the client.

Frequently asked questions

What issues does this therapist commonly address?
The practice focuses on stress, anxiety, grief, anger, self-esteem struggles, depression, and ADHD, along with related concerns like attachment issues, body image, communication problems, and compulsive behaviors.
What therapeutic style does she use?
She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy with a practical, skills-based orientation that also emphasizes empathy and individualized treatment planning.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She holds five years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and behavioral concerns in Florida.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is licensed as an LMHC in Florida with the license identifier FL LMHC MH25171.
In which languages can sessions be offered?
Sessions are available in English and Spanish, though international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available online?
Clients may meet through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on their preferences and the therapist's availability.
How are fees and payment structured?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions are provided via 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 sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyGriefAnger managementSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

ADHD

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesBody imageCommunication problemsDivorce and separationImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness Therapy

Experience

5+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English, Spanish