- CBT informed skills
- DBT informed skills
- Mindfulness methods
About Himer
Himer Alminana is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Florida with 30 years of experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, and depression. He also addresses related concerns such as abandonment, attachment issues, codependency, dissociation, chronic pain and illness, and relationship and communication problems.
Himer uses practical, skills-based methods in sessions. He focuses on helping clients notice the patterns behind thoughts, feelings, and behavior. That lets people respond more deliberately instead of reacting automatically. Sessions include steady support, clear structure, and an emphasis on accountability.
His work draws on cognitive-behavioral approaches and dialectical behavior principles to teach concrete coping tools. He also uses motivational interviewing to help people find reasons to change, and mindfulness-based techniques to reduce rumination and calm an overactive mind. Trauma-informed care guides how he attends to safety and triggers.
When relevant to a person's goals, he can bring in relapse prevention strategies and 12-step principles. That is offered as an option, not a requirement, and only when it matches what the person wants to work on. The overall aim is practical skill-building that clients can use between sessions.
Sessions are provided in English and Spanish. People interested in starting a first appointment are asked to follow the site's scheduling steps and complete the short matching questionnaire before booking a session.
How therapeutic methods translate to online sessions
Himer commonly uses cognitive-behavioral approaches and dialectical behavior principles. Cognitive-behavioral approaches focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with real-world experiments to reduce anxiety and change unhelpful behavior. Dialectical behavior ideas emphasize practical skills for managing intense emotions, improving distress tolerance, and strengthening interpersonal effectiveness.He also uses motivational interviewing and mindfulness-based techniques. Motivational interviewing helps people clarify their reasons for change and resolve mixed feelings. Mindfulness-based techniques teach simple attention and breathing practices to reduce rumination and calm an overactive mind. Deciding which approaches to use is collaborative; the therapist and client review goals and try methods that fit the person’s needs and preferences.
Confirm the current session formats before booking so you know what options are offered. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Some formats also let sessions proceed without video when that helps with bandwidth or energy. The therapist works with each person to arrange session length and rhythm that fit everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, and depression, plus related issues like attachment questions, codependency, and chronic illness.
How would he describe his approach in sessions?
Sessions focus on practical skills, structure, and steady support. He helps people notice patterns and build tools to respond differently.
How much experience does he bring?
He has 30 years of clinical experience working with adults on a range of concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LCSW licensed in Florida and practices from that state.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and what about formats?
Confirm current session options before booking by using the site tools. The listing asks people to use the See online therapy options button and complete the short matching questionnaire to schedule.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.