LMHC, 13 years of experience
I’m a passionate and experienced therapist committed to empowering adults through compassionate care, active support, and mutual respect. My goal is to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where trust can flourish and healing can begin. Whether you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or simply ready for a positive change, "your time is now" !!! Together, we’ll take it one day at a time, setting realistic goals that help you move toward greater freedom, emotional wellness, and the best version of yourself. I’ll be here to guide and equip you with insight and practical tools to help you grow, heal, and thrive. With over 30 years of experience serving individuals and families from multicultural backgrounds—and more than 20 years as a first responder in crisis intervention and mental health diagnosis—I bring a deep understanding of human resilience and the tools to foster transformation. I’m currently licensed as a Clinical Mental Health Counselor and a Licensed Master Certified Addiction Professional in the state of Florida. If you’re ready to move beyond the “presenting problem” and take back control of your life, I’m honored to walk alongside you on that path.
In our first session, I’ll introduce you to the counseling process and get to know your mental health history, any current diagnoses, and the specific challenges you’re facing. This will help me create a personalized plan tailored to your needs and goals.
Active, empathetic listening in a safe, judgment-free space Crisis stabilization through expert assessment, diagnosis, and de-escalation Motivation building and emotional empowerment Mindfulness and awareness tools to better understand your triggers and emotional responses. Therapeutic expertise in: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Motivational Interviewing Hypnotherapy Neuro-Linguistic Programming Mindfulness-Based Approaches Nutrition and Wellness Christian Counseling (upon request)
I specialize in working with adults (18+) who are navigating challenges such as anxieties, depression, traumas, abuse, addictions, codependency, low self-esteem, relationship issues, life transitions, retirement, and much more. We’ll consistently track your progress to ensure you’re getting results and feeling relief from the symptoms that led you to seek support.
1 rating with written reviews
June 18, 2025
I like to be open minded. It helps to cope in situations. Dr. Gianna is friendly and kind. From what I learned from the setion. I like Dr. Gianna to be my Councilor.
I have been using CBT and its different modalities throughout the years of practice with children, teenagers, adult individuals, and families. It is the modality of my preference for its excellent results in a short period of time. CBT helps with mental and physical health challenges like; Depression, Anxieties, Phobias, ADHD, Trauma, and Substance Abuse, among others. During my practice the individuals work by identifying their emotions and how they connect with their thinking process and behaviors; they learn to tackle and switch unhelpful thinking, so their perspective, behavior, and overall well-being improve with practice.
The Eclectic approach will always fall in place. It is flexible and adapts easily to the individual needs and goals of treatment. The systematic review of progress determines the modality or modalities that best fit to each individual. Some of the modalities I incorporate in this practice are; CBT, Solution Focused Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Therapy, Mindfulness, Person-Centered, Gestalt Therapy, Trauma Informed, Motivational Interviewing, Psycho-Education, Family Systems, Trauma Informed, Integrative Nutrition.
Throughout my practice, integrating spirituality with evidence-based therapeutic approaches is often significant added value for the individual. It allows them to bring their “whole self” into the therapy sessions and develop coping strategies that make sense for their personal beliefs.