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Dr. Victor Tejera

Dr. Victor Tejera

LCSW

Therapist · Florida · 19+ years of experience

Compassionate help for managing anger

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  • 19 years experience
  • English and Spanish
  • Florida LCSW

About Victor

Dr. Victor Tejera is a licensed clinical social worker in Florida with 19 years of experience. He focuses on helping people manage anger and related concerns such as depression, trauma, relationship stress, and self-esteem. He speaks English and Spanish and aims to meet people where they are with respect and sensitivity.

He adapts conversations and plans to fit each person’s situation instead of using the same steps for everyone. Sessions focus on clear goals - what someone wants to change and practical steps to get there. He encourages people to build skills they can use between meetings to handle difficult moments and reduce intense emotional reactions.

His past work includes supporting people with issues tied to identity and trauma, as well as those coping with grief, career challenges, addictions, and caregiving stress. That background informs how he approaches anger, looking at what triggers it and what meaning it holds for each person. He pays attention to patterns that fuel repeated outbursts and offers ways to interrupt them.

Dr. Tejera aims to be collaborative and direct. He helps people set realistic short-term objectives and tracks progress over time. The emphasis is on practical tools, clearer communication, and rebuilding confidence after setbacks.

If someone wants to start, they use the site’s matching process to connect and schedule. He supports people through steady changes rather than quick fixes, and works in English and Spanish.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHearing impairedHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaYoung adult issues

Experience

19+ years

Credentials

Florida

Languages

English, Spanish

Therapeutic techniques and online support that fit your life

Dr. Tejera works from evidence-based therapeutic techniques that emphasize clear goals and practical tools. One common focus is learning skills to manage intense emotions and reduce angry reactions, using step-by-step exercises to interrupt triggers and calm the body. Another emphasis is on addressing past trauma and how it shapes current responses, by helping people understand patterns and try different ways of relating to stress and pain.

Choosing the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk through your goals and preferences, try methods that match those goals, and adjust the plan as you learn what helps. Progress is measured in small changes you notice in daily life as well as in session discussion.

If you prefer online work, confirm the available session options before booking since formats are not listed here. Many people find online sessions useful because they fit into workday breaks, remove travel time, and make it easier to keep consistent appointments. Online meetings also let the therapist show practical tools and homework that you can use between sessions, helping you build steady coping habits without major disruption to daily routines.

At a glance

Listed location
Florida
Experience
19+ years
Credentials
LCSW
Languages
English, Spanish
License (Florida)
LCSW · No. SW18593
NPI
1356006423

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 kinds of problems does he help with?

He helps people with anger and related concerns including depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, addictions, and career stress.

What is his general approach in sessions?

He uses a practical, goal-focused approach that adapts to each person. Sessions focus on identifying triggers, building coping skills, and improving communication.

How long has he practiced clinically?

He has 19 years of professional work experience supporting people with a range of concerns related to identity, trauma, mood, and life transitions.

Where is he based and what is his credential?

He is a licensed clinical social worker in Florida and uses the credential LCSW on his profile.

Which languages are offered for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.

Does he work with international clients?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are fees handled?

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

How do I begin working together?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete the 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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