Iris Tanton , LMHC

Iris Tanton is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Florida who brings six years of clinical experience and a multicultural perspective to her therapeutic work. Raised in the United States as a first-generation Latina and having spent many years living in Spain, she blends cultural awareness with practical skills developed across diverse settings. Her background includes formal training in Culinary Arts and experience as a chef focused on healthy cooking, which contributed to an integrative approach to wellness that considers mind, body, and spirit.

Her practice incorporates a range of modalities, with an emphasis on Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and trauma-informed interventions such as Compassionate Inquiry and Parts Work. She is certified in Biofeedback and Culinary Health Coaching and has completed specialization in Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapy for preparation and integration work. These elements support her goal of helping people navigate anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, parenting and family concerns, body image and eating issues, and other life transitions.

Iris frames therapy as a collaborative process guided by curiosity and compassion. She aims to help individuals identify unhelpful patterns, develop practical coping strategies, and explore new narratives that bring greater meaning and resilience. As a mother of three and someone married for over 25 years, she draws on both professional training and lived experience to offer a grounded, integrative approach to healing.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Iris draws on Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Mindfulness Therapy to tailor her work to each person's needs. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the client's priorities guide the process and personal insight and growth are encouraged. CBT helps identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns through practical strategies, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and acceptance skills that support emotional regulation and reduce reactivity, and can complement other approaches in addressing trauma, relationship strain, and life transitions.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process - Iris will work together with clients to determine which methods fit their goals, preferences, and circumstances, and she adapts techniques as progress unfolds. This collaborative stance helps ensure therapy remains relevant and effective for the individual.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, giving flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access licensed professionals and continue consistent care during busy or transitional periods, while allowing clients to engage in therapy in ways that suit their daily life.