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Vernise Miguel

Vernise Miguel

LMHC

Therapist · Florida · 3+ years of experience

Warm, practical counseling for anger and stress

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  • LMHC in Florida
  • Goal focused
  • Compassionate style

About Vernise

Vernise Miguel is a Florida licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with three years of clinical experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, anger, and depression. She works with clients coping with trauma and abuse and supports efforts to build self-esteem, confidence, and motivation. Vernise also assists people facing addictions and related concerns.

Her style is warm and interactive. She speaks to people with respect, sensitivity, and compassion and avoids stigmatizing labels. Sessions focus on clear goals and practical steps that fit each person’s life.

Vernise draws from several approaches when shaping treatment. She uses cognitive behavioral ideas to spot and change unhelpful thinking and behavior. She includes acceptance and commitment strategies to help people clarify values and move toward chosen goals.

Mindfulness and client-centered methods are part of her work, offering ways to slow down, notice what matters, and use strengths already present. Solution-focused tools help set small, achievable steps so progress is easier to track.

Vernise pays attention to cultural and social influences that affect mood and wellbeing. She also addresses issues such as guilt, shame, forgiveness, prejudice and discrimination, and life purpose when they come up in sessions. Her aim is practical support that helps people make steady changes.

If someone is ready to start, she encourages taking a first step toward clearer goals and more manageable daily routines.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsAnger management

Additional focus areas

Antisocial personalityDomestic violenceForgivenessGuilt and shameLife purposeMood disordersMulticultural concernsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discrimination

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

3+ years

Credentials

Florida

Languages

English

How Vernise Uses Therapy Approaches Online

Vernise commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy in her work. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce distress and improve daily functioning. Acceptance and commitment therapy helps people clarify what matters to them and take actions that match those values even when feelings are difficult.

She also draws on client-centered techniques that emphasize listening and building trust. Together she and the person seeking help decide which approach or mix of approaches best fits the situation. Finding the right fit is a collaborative process and may change as goals evolve.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking. This profile does not list specific session formats, so checking available formats during sign-up is important. Online work can make it easier to schedule appointments around a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow brief check-ins when a full in-person visit would be harder to arrange. Licensed professionals can use these methods to keep therapy practical and focused on steps that help in everyday life.

At a glance

Listed location
Florida
Experience
3+ years
Credentials
LMHC
Languages
English
License (Florida)
LMHC · No. MH22685
NPI
1306457882

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Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Vernise commonly address?

She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, trauma and abuse, and addictions, plus related issues like guilt, shame, and life purpose.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is warm and interactive, focusing on respect and sensitivity. Sessions emphasize practical steps and goal setting rather than labels.

What is her clinical background?

She has three years of professional experience as a licensed mental health counselor working with a range of mood and trauma-related concerns.

What credentials and region are listed for this therapist?

She holds the LMHC credential and practices in Florida as a Florida LMHC.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Are international clients accepted?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How does cost and billing work?

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?

Click 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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