- 25 years experience
- Work and wellbeing
- Florida LMHC
About Mayra
Mayra Martinez Gelabert is a Florida-licensed clinician with 25 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, trauma, depression, compassion fatigue, and family conflict. She aims to make the first step feel manageable and affirms the courage it takes to reach out for support.
In sessions she focuses on listening closely and creating an open space where people can talk about thoughts and feelings without fear of judgment. Conversations are straightforward and paced to the clients comfort. The goal is to help people notice patterns that cause pain and try practical ways to respond differently.
Mayra draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address problems such as attachment and abandonment concerns, body image distress, caregiver stress, and communication difficulties. She also helps with issues around control, impulsivity, guilt, shame, and isolation. Work-related strain and questions about life purpose or money are discussed in concrete terms so clients can make realistic changes.
Sessions often include efforts to reduce overwhelming symptoms, build healthier relationships, and restore a sense of balance in day-to-day life. Mayra supports people dealing with divorce or separation, midlife transitions, and mood disorders by breaking concerns into workable steps.
She works in Florida and conducts sessions in English. Practical next steps are simple: complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
How therapeutic approaches guide online sessions
Mayra uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and emotional understanding. One common approach she relies on helps people notice unhelpful thought and behavior patterns, then practice alternative responses to reduce anxiety and low mood. This method is useful for stress, depression, and mood disorders.Another approach centers on relationships and attachment. It helps people understand past patterns that shape current reactions and learn clearer ways to communicate and set boundaries. This is often helpful for caregiver stress, family conflict, abandonment concerns, and communication problems.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Mayra discusses goals and preferences with each person and adapts methods as needed so therapy fits the clients needs. She takes a collaborative stance and adjusts pacing and techniques based on what helps most.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not specified in the original profile. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also let people meet with a licensed professional from wherever they live in Florida, while the specific session formats should be confirmed when scheduling.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
25+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, family conflict, and compassion fatigue, along with related issues like attachment, body image, caregiver stress, and mood disorders.
How would you describe her style in sessions?
Her approach is direct and listening-focused. She creates an open, nonjudgmental space and works with clients to try practical ways to change patterns that cause distress.
How much experience does she have?
She has 25 years of professional work experience in the field of mental health, working with a range of stressors and mood concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, licensed in Florida and practices within that state.
In which languages are sessions held?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted; she practices with clients in Florida.
How does cost and scheduling work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.