Rated 5.0 stars out of 5, 30 ratings

Ileana Acosta

LMHC, 5 years of experience

Warm
Solution oriented
Empowering

About me

Hey there! I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor based in Florida. I received my Masters from St. Thomas University and have been practicing psychotherapy for 5 years. I was born and raised in El Paso, Texas, and my studies led me to beautiful Miami, FL in 2018. I believe that you are the expert of your own life, and my role as your therapist is to guide you through the process of change needed to achieve your goals. ¡Se habla español!

Get to know me

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

In our first session together, we will discuss the specific challenges you are facing and the goals you want to attain. I will also ask you questions about your past and your present to help me create a tailored plan for us to work through in follow-up sessions. Building a strong client-therapist connection is a priority, and I'm here to meet you where you are in your journey to healing and growth.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

My therapeutic style is warm, genuine, and compassionate. I aim to create a safe, non-judgmental space where you can enhance your self-awareness and equip yourself with the tools to effectively manage difficult emotions, setting the foundation for a successful and healthy life. I speak both Spanish and English fluently!

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

I specialize in working with adolescents and adults struggling with trauma, addiction, and identity issues. Due to my cultural background, I have extensive experience working with immigrants, children of immigrants, and intergenerational trauma.

Specialties

Top specialties

Other specialties

ADHDAddictionAnger ManagementChild or AdolescentSelf Esteem

I identify as

Serves ages

Teenagers (13 to 17)

My treatment methods

Trauma Informed Care

I take a trauma-informed approach by recognizing the widespread impact of trauma and how it can shape our behaviors, responses, and needs. My priority is to create a safe, supportive environment where you feel secure, while building trust through open communication and transparency. By understanding that trauma responses are adaptive, I focus on helping clients heal at their own pace, with care centered around safety, trust, and empowerment.

Location

Virtual

Licensed in

Rated 5.0 stars out of 5, 30 ratings

5 ratings with written reviews

July 9, 2025

The best, she just gets me!

Verified client, age 18-24

Review shared after session 52 with Ileana

May 12, 2025

She is one of the best therapist that I have encountered. She makes you feel heard and that what you feel is valid no matter how little you think it is. She's so warm and inviting, and has been such a big help in my growth and healing.

Verified client, age 18-24

Review shared after session 18 with Ileana

March 25, 2025

Calming personality with lots of suggestions!!

Verified client, age 55-64

Review shared after session 5 with Ileana