Licensed to practice in Florida and accepts 38 insurances. Specializes in Depression, LGBTQ, Trauma and PTSD and 6 more.

Ernest Strain

(he/him)

LMHC, 8 years of experience
Authentic
Solution oriented
Warm
VirtualAvailable

I'm a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, National Certified Counselor, and Hypnotherapist located in Florida. I received my Masters from the University of Central Florida and have been practicing for 8 years. I help adults and adolescents with issues ranging from depression and anxiety to grief and complex trauma. I use an electic approach informed by existential, behavioral, and psychodynamic models of psychotherapy.

Get to know me

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

In our first session together, we'll start with brief introductions, then dive into the specific challenges you're facing. By the end of the first session, I like to identify initial goaps for therapy, or a "roadmap" for where your journey will begin.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

My approach includes identifying your strengths as we navigate challenges and setting a pace that works for you.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

I have extensive experience and passion working with clients who struggle with feelings of low self-worth, navigating interpersonal relationships, and moving forward in life after loss, setbacks, or traumatic experiences.

Specialties

Top specialties

Depression

Trauma and PTSD

Other specialties

Addiction

Anxiety

Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)

I identify as

Man

Serves ages

Teenagers (13 to 17)

Licensed in

Florida

Location

Offers in-person in 612 E Colonial Dr, Orlando, FL 32803, Suite 312

Virtual

, 33 ratings

8 ratings with written reviews

December 9, 2025

Ernest seemed warm when I first saw his profile, and after during our first initial meeting he as very welcoming, personable, and easy to talk to.

Verified client, age 45-54
Review shared after session 1 with Ernest

November 19, 2025

Ernie was super welcoming especially it being my first time in therapy. He made it a great experience and I can tell he really wants to help me with my mental health. He is a great listener, he didn’t make me feel uncomfortable or anything. It was very great to speak with him and find out things that can help me

Verified client, age 18-24
Review shared after session 1 with Ernest

November 17, 2025

He made me feel at ease, and understood.

Verified client, age 35-44
Review shared after session 1 with Ernest