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Adam Horwitz

Adam Horwitz

LMHC

Therapist · Florida · 18+ years of experience

Calm, practical support for strong emotions

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  • Emotion regulation
  • Thought reframing
  • Relationship focus

About Adam

Adam Horwitz is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with 18 years of clinical experience. He helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, and life transitions. He also supports clients facing issues related to LGBT identity, chronic health concerns, and attachment or communication difficulties.

Adam works from a straightforward, collaborative stance. He treats clients as experts on their own lives and offers practical tools alongside open listening. Sessions focus on managing strong emotions, improving decision making, and building confidence in everyday situations.

He draws on several therapeutic approaches to match what each person needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills are taught for mood regulation and impulse control. Attachment-based and emotionally-focused ideas guide work on relationships and self-worth.

Adam emphasizes small, achievable steps. He helps people break problems into clearer choices and practices. Real-world skills and homework are often part of sessions so change carries over between meetings.

Clients can expect a respectful, direct manner and a focus on practical outcomes. He offers support for both short-term problems and longer personal growth. People can get started by completing a short questionnaire and scheduling according to availability.

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHearing impairedHIV / AIDSHoardingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSex addictionSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family SystemsSystemic Therapy

Experience

18+ years

Credentials

Florida

Languages

English

How therapeutic approaches guide online work

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current ways of relating. It helps people notice patterns in close relationships and try new, healthier ways of connecting. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It helps people spot unhelpful thinking and practice new behaviors to reduce anxiety and anger.

Choosing the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will discuss goals, try different strategies, and adjust the plan together based on what feels most helpful. Clients are invited to give feedback so sessions match their needs and pace.

The source biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm the current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by cutting travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when needed, and supporting ongoing use of skills between meetings. Therapists can use chat or text to add real-time processing and detail when that is part of their offering, which helps maintain momentum between sessions.

At a glance

Listed location
Florida
Experience
18+ years
Credentials
LMHC
Languages
English
License (Florida)
LMHC · No. MH12926
NPI
1417211475

As listed by the therapist. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Adam commonly address?

He works with stress, anxiety, anger, self-esteem struggles, and coping with life changes. Other areas include LGBT concerns, chronic illness stress, attachment issues, and communication problems.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

His style is collaborative and straightforward. He treats clients as experts on their story and offers practical tools and skills alongside empathetic listening.

What kind of background does he bring to sessions?

He has 18 years of experience working with a wide range of issues like mood regulation, motivation, impulsivity, and thought disturbance. That background informs practical strategies in session.

What credentials and region are associated with this therapist?

He is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, listed as FL LMHC, and practices from Florida.

Which languages are supported and can international clients work together?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.

How are costs and payment handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with this therapist?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Before you start

  • Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
  • Check that the location and license details above fit where you live.
  • If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.
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