- Stress and anxiety
- Eating concerns
- Depression support
About Phoebe
Phoebe Maisto is a Florida licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with three years of clinical experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, eating concerns, and depression. Phoebe also supports people facing life changes and challenges around social anxiety and phobia.
She aims for straightforward conversation in sessions. Phoebe encourages people to say what feels hard and then looks at practical steps to reduce distress. Sessions include chance to talk through emotions and to practice ways of coping that fit day-to-day life.
Her approach is down-to-earth and action oriented. Phoebe listens for patterns such as attachment concerns, problems with control, or persistent guilt and shame. When those patterns appear, she works with clients to notice them and try small changes that can ease daily pressure.
Phoebe also addresses issues like body image, impulsivity, isolation, and caregiver stress. She supports people navigating divorce, separation, or questions about life purpose. Conversations can include how relationships and past losses affect current worries.
Practical planning is part of sessions. Phoebe helps set small goals, practices new communication skills, and checks what is working. For many clients this looks like shorter experiments between sessions and clear steps to try before the next meeting.
How therapeutic techniques translate to online sessions
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques typically focus on noticing thoughts and behaviors, then testing small changes. One common approach helps people identify anxious thoughts and practice alternative responses in real situations to reduce avoidance. Another approach emphasizes behavioral experiments and step-by-step exposure to feared social situations to build tolerance and practical skills.Finding the right mix of techniques is part of the work. Phoebe will collaborate with each person to pick methods that match their goals and preferences. She checks in about what feels useful and adjusts the plan as sessions progress so the approach fits the client’s needs.
Confirm the available session formats before booking since the biography does not list specific delivery methods. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. It also lets people practice skills in the settings where they feel anxious and then discuss how those attempts went in the next meeting.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
Phoebe works with stress, anxiety, addictions, eating issues, and depression. She also focuses on social anxiety and phobia and related problems like body image and isolation.
What is her general approach in sessions?
Sessions are conversational and action oriented. She listens for patterns and helps people try practical steps to reduce day-to-day distress.
How much experience does she have?
Phoebe has three years of professional work experience as a counselor.
What credentials and where is she licensed?
She holds the LMHC credential and is licensed in Florida.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not accepted at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to try a session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.