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FL Psychologist PY9982

Dr. Laura Fernandez, FL Psychologist PY9982

  • Experience14 years
  • LocationFlorida
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Trauma and abuse
  • LanguagesEnglish
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About Laura

Dr. Laura Fernandez is a licensed psychologist practicing in Florida with 14 years of clinical experience.

Background and approach

She focuses on concerns such as stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, coping with life changes, grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting and anger, and she lists ADHD among her specialties. Dr.

Fernandez also addresses a wide range of related issues including bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, attachment and abandonment concerns, autism and Asperger Syndrome, chronic illness and pain, caregiver stress, body image, and fertility or family problems. Her work emphasizes evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to each person's needs.

Dr. Fernandez approaches difficult topics like narcissistic or traumatic experiences, discrimination, boundary setting, and assertiveness with practical strategies designed to help clients navigate relationship challenges and make meaningful decisions.

She describes herself as LGBT-affirming and draws on years of experience supporting clients from diverse backgrounds. Dr.

Fernandez conducts sessions in English and maintains a practice that offers multiple formats to fit different schedules and preferences.

Evidence-Based Techniques and Online Care

Dr. Fernandez uses evidence-based therapeutic approaches that focus on practical skills and emotional processing. One common approach she employs centers on structured, skills-based work to improve coping, emotional regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness; this type of work can help with anxiety, anger, relationship problems, and challenges related to ADHD symptoms. Another frequently used method emphasizes trauma-focused processing to help people work through the effects of traumatic events and abuse, supporting recovery from PTSD and related stress reactions.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and specific challenges with each client and adapt techniques over time so the plan fits individual needs. Clients are invited to give feedback and to shape therapy as they progress so methods remain relevant and useful.

Online therapy with Dr. Fernandez is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and access. These formats make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, continue care during life transitions, and maintain momentum between appointments while working with licensed professionals committed to evidence-based treatment.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist address?
Dr. Fernandez works with a broad set of concerns including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, self-esteem, relationship and intimacy-related issues, grief, parenting, anger, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, and ADHD among other areas.
How would you describe the therapeutic style used?
The practice emphasizes evidence-based therapeutic techniques and practical strategies to help clients address trauma, relationship difficulties, boundary setting, and life transitions in a collaborative way.
What is Dr. Fernandez's clinical background?
She is a licensed psychologist with 14 years of experience working with clients on a range of mental health and life concerns, including trauma, discrimination, and complex relational problems.
Where is the therapist licensed and practicing?
Dr. Fernandez is licensed in Florida with the credential FL Psychologist PY9982 and maintains a practice based in that state.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are conducted in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Clients can connect through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationFamily problemsFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySomatizationWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Experience

14+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English

What Laura can help with

Dr. Laura Fernandez works with clients on stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, depression, and coping with life changes.

Laura works with BPD, narcissistic abuse, PTSD, and Anxiety.

Experience and training

Laura is an FL Psychologist PY9982 practicing in Florida, with 14 years of clinical experience.