Licensed to practice in Florida and accepts 51 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Coping Skills, Crisis Intervention and 6 more.

Mercy Estevez

LCSW, 20 years of experience

Clients say this provider is

Solution oriented
Humorous
Empowering
VirtualAvailable

About me

Welcome My name is Mercy Estevez, LCSW, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Psychotherapist with more than 20 years of experience in behavioral health. My passion is helping individuals navigate life's challenges, overcome emotional obstacles, and develop the skills needed to live healthier, more fulfilling lives. I provide a safe, supportive, and confidential environment where clients can explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences without judgment. My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and tailored to each person's unique needs and goals. I work with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, relationship difficulties, grief and loss, life transitions, trauma, self-esteem concerns, and other emotional or behavioral health challenges. Together, we identify strengths, build resilience, and develop practical strategies to promote healing and personal growth. Seeking help is a courageous step, and I am committed to walking alongside my clients throughout their journey toward emotional wellness and lasting change. My goal is to empower each person to gain insight, improve coping skills, strengthen relationships, and achieve a greater sense of balance and well-being. I look forward to the opportunity to support you on your path toward healing and personal growth.

Get to know me

In our first session together, here's what you can expect

an initial assessment of their issue and a preliminary course of action to follow in subsequent sessions

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

One of the greatest strengths I bring to my work as a psychotherapist is my ability to create a safe, compassionate, and nonjudgmental environment where clients feel genuinely heard and understood. I believe that healing begins with a strong therapeutic relationship built on trust, respect, and authenticity. With more than 20 years of experience in behavioral health, I bring both clinical expertise and a deep understanding of the challenges people face when dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, relationship issues, grief, and life transitions. My experience allows me to meet clients where they are, recognize their unique strengths, and help them develop practical strategies for growth and change. Clients often appreciate my empathetic approach, my ability to listen carefully, and my commitment to helping them gain insight while focusing on achievable goals. I strive to balance compassion with honesty, offering support while also encouraging clients to challenge patterns that may be preventing them from living the life they want. I also bring resilience, patience, and a genuine belief in each person's capacity for healing. I understand that change takes time, and I am committed to walking alongside my clients as they build confidence, overcome obstacles, and create meaningful, lasting improvements in their lives. My goal is not simply to help clients manage symptoms, but to empower them to discover their strengths, deepen their self-awareness, and achieve greater emotional well-being and fulfillment.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

motivated to change unable to identify what they need to move forward depressed confused limited coping skills

Specialties

Top specialties

Anxiety

Other specialties

Anger Management

Depression

Medication Management

Identifies as

Serves ages

Licensed in

Accepts

Location

Virtual

My treatment methods

Motivational Interviewing

assessing elements of personal motivation where is client at increasing options hope and goal oriented

Interpersonal

focus on individual in relation to his level of functioning in personal relations and how it affects his /her emotions and mental health

Person-centered (Rogerian)

Focus on personal growth and acquiring better coping skills to deal with stressors

, 2 ratings

1 rating with written reviews

November 21, 2025

She is very professional and make me feel so great!

Verified client, age 65+
Review shared after session 4 with Mercy