Jennifer Dorado , LMHC

Jennifer Dorado is a licensed mental health counselor in Florida with 17 years of experience working with individuals and families in the community. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Florida International University and a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from Trinity International University. As an LMHC - a licensed mental health counselor - she has supported people facing anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, substance use, low self-esteem, codependency, interpersonal conflicts, and family challenges among other concerns.

Her approach is compassionate, client-centered, and solution-focused. She partners with clients at their own pace to explore the roots of their difficulties, identify personal strengths, and apply practical tools that promote recovery and forward movement. Jennifer emphasizes helping clients clarify goals, learn coping skills, and build resilience so they can navigate painful situations and emerge with greater emotional well-being and hope.

Throughout her career she has worked with a broad range of issues including stress, relationship struggles, grief, anger, addictions, ADHD, and compassion fatigue, as well as related areas such as attachment issues, communication problems, family of origin dynamics, and life transitions. Her practice centers on supporting people as they take courageous steps toward healing and meaningful change.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care and Healing

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most to them and take committed action toward those values while accepting difficult thoughts and feelings. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and navigating life changes by fostering psychological flexibility.

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on providing empathic, nonjudgmental support so clients can explore their feelings and discover their own solutions. This approach is often helpful for relationship issues, self-esteem concerns, and grief because it emphasizes pacing, validation, and the client’s perspective.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) examines the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills to shift unhelpful patterns. CBT is commonly used for anxiety, mood disorders, and problem-solving around everyday stressors.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Jennifer collaborates with clients to identify which methods align with their goals, needs, and preferences, and may integrate elements from different approaches to tailor care.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing clients to access licensed professionals from different locations and fit sessions into busy schedules. These options can make it easier to maintain continuity of care and work on goals in ways that suit individual lifestyles.