- Anxiety and stress
- CBT and mindfulness
- English and Spanish
About Elia
Elia Ayuso is a Florida licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with five years of clinical experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, anger, low self-esteem, and depression. She also supports clients navigating ADHD-related challenges and social anxiety and phobia.
Elia focuses on straightforward, practical conversations. She works with each person to set achievable goals and clear steps forward. Sessions emphasize skills that can be used between meetings and ways to reduce overwhelming feelings in daily life.
Her approach draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at how thoughts and actions affect mood, and Mindfulness Therapy, which builds present-moment awareness and coping skills. Together these methods are used to practice new responses to stress and to interrupt cycles of worry or avoidance.
Elia also pays attention to life events such as loss, separation, and cultural factors that shape how people experience problems. She helps people talk through relationship strains, body image concerns, compulsive behaviors, panic symptoms, and feelings of isolation.
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. The profile notes that sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, and that Elia is licensed in Florida. Prospective clients should follow the site process to complete a short matching questionnaire and arrange a first session.
How Elia uses CBT and mindfulness in online sessions
Elia uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thought patterns and try different behaviors. CBT breaks problems into small, manageable steps and includes practical exercises to reduce anxious thinking and avoidance.She also draws on Mindfulness Therapy to teach simple attention and breathing practices. Mindfulness helps people settle strong reactions and stay present during stressful moments, which can make social situations feel less overwhelming.
Choosing the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client to match methods to their goals and preferences, and adjust the plan as progress is made. That helps make sessions feel relevant and focused on everyday challenges.
The original profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online session options before booking. Many people find online work helpful for fitting therapy into a busy day, keeping shorter check-ins, or using audio instead of video when that is easier. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises for remote work so skills practice still happens between meetings.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, grief, anger, low self-esteem, depression, ADHD, and social anxiety and phobia, plus related issues like panic and obsessive behaviors.
How would sessions feel in practice?
Sessions focus on clear conversations, goal setting, and skills practice. Expect practical tools you can try between meetings.
What is her professional background?
She has five years of professional experience working with mood and anxiety concerns and related issues across different life situations.
What credential and location are listed?
She is an LMHC licensed in Florida and practices with that credential noted.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions billed?
Sessions use a subscription model that varies by location and can be canceled at any time.
What do I need to do to start?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session through the site.