Elizabeth Lachendro , LMHC

Elizabeth Lachendro is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida with 15 years of experience working in mental health, family and relationship counseling, and substance use treatment. She brings extensive experience helping clients navigate anxiety, depression, substance use and addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, grief, and intimacy-related concerns, as well as a wide range of issues including relationship and family challenges, LGBT matters, eating and sleeping difficulties, parenting and career concerns, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.

Her approach is primarily client-centered, emphasizing empathic listening and collaboration to develop an individualized plan for both short- and long-term goals. She integrates evidence-informed techniques such as cognitive behavioral therapy and solution-focused strategies alongside a holistic perspective to address symptoms and underlying patterns. Elizabeth works with each person to identify practical coping skills, clarify values and priorities, and create steps toward greater balance and functioning.

Rather than simply reducing symptoms, she aims to support clients in improving overall quality of life, cultivating more peace, satisfaction, and resilience. As an LMHC, she combines professional training with a compassionate, goal-oriented style to help clients move forward at a pace that fits their needs.

Therapeutic Approaches Adapted for Online Care

Elizabeth integrates several practical therapeutic approaches to guide online work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy - ACT - helps people clarify their values and build willingness to face difficult thoughts or feelings while taking meaningful action; it is often useful for anxiety, depression, and struggles with motivation. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - CBT - focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors through structured techniques and problem-solving; it is commonly applied to anxiety, depression, and many stress-related concerns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathic listening, collaboration, and tailoring the process to each person’s needs, making it a strong foundation for building trust and personal growth in remote sessions.

Finding the best approach is part of the therapeutic process, and she works collaboratively with clients to determine what fits their goals, preferences, and life circumstances. Together they may try different techniques and adjust the plan as progress is made.

Online sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging offer flexibility to fit work, family, and geographic constraints. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access support from a licensed professional in different locations, and engage in regular skill practice between sessions, all while adapting the pace and format to each client’s needs.