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Lacey Buxton

Lacey Buxton

LMHC

Therapist · Florida · 14+ years of experience

Practical support for anger and related struggles

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  • LMHC in Florida
  • 14 years experience
  • English only

About Lacey

Lacey Buxton is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) based in Florida who helps people manage anger alongside related concerns such as stress, anxiety, trauma and grief. She supports people facing depression, mood swings, and the ups and downs that come with life changes. Her style is down-to-earth and respectful, aimed at helping each person use their own strengths to move forward.

Buxton emphasizes that clients are the experts on their own stories. She listens first, then collaborates on practical steps to reduce distress and improve daily functioning. Conversations focus on small, doable changes that stack up over time rather than dramatic overnight shifts.

With 14 years of experience, she brings steady clinical experience from working with people who have faced trauma, loss, and complicated family situations. That background informs how she helps people rebuild routines and cope with symptoms tied to mood disorders and post-traumatic stress.

She also addresses challenges around parenting, adoption and foster care, attachment concerns, and compassion fatigue for people in giving roles. Buxton works on issues like abandonment, guilt, and shame with a focus on restoring self-worth and clearer coping skills.

Sessions aim to identify patterns, practice new responses, and build personal tools for managing anger and related struggles. To begin, readers are encouraged to select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Family conflictsParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Experience

14+ years

Credentials

Florida

Languages

English

How evidence-based techniques translate to online care

Many of the evidence-based therapeutic techniques used by this clinician focus on skills practice, personal insight, and managing strong emotions. For example, structured skills work teaches concrete strategies to notice triggers, calm the body, and choose different responses when anger rises. This helps with everyday stress and reactive moments.

Another common approach emphasizes processing traumatic memories and learning safer ways to remember difficult events without becoming overwhelmed. That kind of work supports healing from past abuse, loss, or other painful experiences. Both approaches aim to restore daily functioning and reduce the impact of intense emotions.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with clients about goals, try methods that fit their needs, and adjust plans based on what is helpful. Clients and therapist decide together which techniques to prioritize.

Confirm current session options before booking because the biography does not list specific formats. Many people find online therapy useful because it can fit more easily into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Ask about available formats when you complete the short matching questionnaire to see what fits your life and goals.

At a glance

Listed location
Florida
Experience
14+ years
Credentials
LMHC
Languages
English
License (Florida)
LMHC · No. MH12681
NPI
1508265406

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 this therapist address?

She helps people with anger and related issues such as stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, ADHD, and mood disorders.

How would you describe the therapeutic style?

The approach is collaborative and practical, focusing on listening first and then working together on small, doable steps to improve coping and daily functioning.

What is her clinical background?

She has 14 years of professional experience working with people impacted by trauma, grief, depression, and family-related concerns.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is a licensed mental health counselor, LMHC, licensed in Florida.

Which languages are supported and can international clients be seen?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

Please confirm current session options before booking, as specific session formats were not listed in the biography.

How are fees and payment handled?

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

How do I begin working with this therapist?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist 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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