Jennifer Dorado

Jennifer Dorado is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) in Florida with 17 years of clinical experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, anger, depression, grief, and addiction. She also supports those dealing with relationship and family problems, low self-esteem, ADHD, and major life changes.

Jennifer’s style is warm and client-centered. She sits alongside people as they name goals and take steps toward them. Sessions move at a person’s pace and focus on practical ways to feel more stable and hopeful.

Her approach blends several evidence-based tools. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot unhelpful thinking patterns and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help clarify values and take committed actions. Motivational Interviewing helps when someone feels stuck about change.

Jennifer also uses mindfulness and narrative techniques to help people notice unhelpful cycles and reframe their life stories. In sessions she helps identify strengths, practice new skills, and plan small, achievable steps forward.

Her background includes a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Florida International University and a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from Trinity International University. Jennifer draws on 17 years of community counseling experience to tailor practical strategies to each person’s situation. She encourages straightforward goals and steady progress.

People who choose Jennifer can expect a calm, respectful space to talk through problems and try new ways of coping. She aims to help people regain emotional balance, clarify priorities, and move toward the life they want.

How therapeutic approaches shape online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying what matters most and taking small, value-driven steps. It helps when someone feels stuck or overwhelmed and wants a clearer sense of direction. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills to shift unhelpful patterns. CBT is often helpful for anxiety, depression, and anger. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening, empathy, and building a trustworthy relationship so people can find solutions that make sense to them.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress is made. This collaborative way helps the client feel involved and clear about next steps.

If you prefer online sessions, confirm the available session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, and let someone check in from a quieter location. It can also allow for shorter check-ins when time is limited or make it simpler to continue regular work while managing life demands.