Dr. Elyse Schwartz Myers , LMHC

Dr. Elyse Schwartz Myers is a Florida-based licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) and holds a doctorate degree in clinical psychology, bringing 23 years of clinical experience to her work with children, teens, and adults. Over her career she has supported people facing depression, anxiety, life transitions, low self-esteem, career challenges, addiction, and trauma, helping clients navigate both immediate symptoms and longer-term patterns.

Her clinical approach blends psychodynamic insights with evidence-based techniques such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), interpersonal methods, and motivational interviewing, adapting interventions to each person’s needs. As an LMHC, she is licensed to provide professional mental health counseling in Florida, which reflects her training and clinical qualifications.

Dr. Myers maintains an empathic, nonjudgmental style and emphasizes respect, compassion, and validation in the therapeutic relationship. She focuses on understanding each client’s story and tailoring sessions so people can build skills, strengthen relationships, and reclaim greater wellbeing. Her work is rooted in a commitment to listening closely, supporting growth, and helping clients feel empowered as they pursue change.

Therapeutic Approaches and Remote Care

Dr. Elyse Schwartz Myers integrates several established approaches to help clients understand patterns and build practical skills. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current emotional needs and interpersonal patterns, and can be useful for people dealing with attachment issues, abandonment, or relationship struggles. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes the client’s own experience and decision-making, offering a supportive, nonjudgmental space that helps with self-esteem, identity questions, and complex life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress and to develop concrete coping strategies.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Dr. Myers works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods align best with their goals, preferences, and life circumstances. She tailors interventions and adjusts course as progress unfolds so the work stays relevant and effective.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and to access support from home or other locations. These formats can increase flexibility and continuity of care, allowing clients to engage in meaningful therapeutic work through the communication style that suits them best.