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Nuri Chaves, LMHC

  • Experience10 years
  • LocationFlorida
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Addictions
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Attachment-Based Therapy
  • LanguagesEnglish and Spanish
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About Nuri

Nuri Chaves is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida who brings ten years of clinical experience to his work.

Background and approach

He integrates evidence-based methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy with a client-centered stance that emphasizes empathy, respect, and collaboration. His background includes helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, addiction recovery, and anger, while also offering coaching to support practical life changes and long-term goals.

Chaves addresses a broad range of concerns including relationship and intimacy issues, grief and trauma, LGBT-related challenges, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, and ADHD among other areas of focus. He also has experience with attachment-related difficulties, caregiver stress, body image concerns, and complex co-morbid presentations.

Sessions are tailored to the individual, shaped around each person’s priorities and the outcomes they hope to achieve. Fluent in English and Spanish, Chaves offers multiple remote session formats and accepts international clients.

He approaches therapy as a partnership, guiding clients through practical strategies and emotional processing while helping them build sustainable coping skills and clearer direction for the future.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Care



Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and build psychological flexibility by teaching practical strategies for living in line with what matters to them. It is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through practical exercises and skill-building, which can be useful for anxiety, mood challenges, and coping with ADHD-related difficulties. Attachment-Based Therapy explores relational patterns and how early connections influence current relationships, supporting work on intimacy, trust, and attachment wounds.

Finding the best fit is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and practical concerns to recommend approaches or combine methods that align with the client’s needs. Clients and clinician work together to adjust strategies over time so the treatment remains relevant and effective for day-to-day life.

Online formats offered include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for scheduling and access. These options allow clients to engage in therapy from different locations and to choose the communication style that feels most comfortable for them, supporting continuity of care and practical integration of skills into everyday routines.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Nuri work with?
He supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction recovery, anger, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and grief, ADHD, and many related challenges such as compassion fatigue and career concerns.
What therapeutic style can I expect in sessions?
The approach blends evidence-based therapies like ACT, CBT, and DBT within a client-centered, collaborative framework focused on empathy and respect.
How long has he been practicing?
He has ten years of professional experience in the mental health field working with a wide range of presenting issues and coaching goals.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor - FL LMHC MH21588 - and is based in Florida.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
Yes, he accepts international clients and conducts sessions with people who live in other countries.
In what formats are sessions available?
Sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and preferences.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the process for getting started?
Begin by selecting 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, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesAnger managementDepression

Also works with

LGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHearing impairedHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyGottman MethodJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyInternal Family SystemsSystemic Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English, Spanish