- CBT techniques
- Client-centered work
- Solution-focused steps
About Tressa
Tressa Bloom is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida with 27 years of clinical experience. She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, depression, LGBT issues, relationship and family concerns, grief, eating struggles, parenting, career questions, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, coaching needs, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.
Bloom trained across several psychology programs and completed advanced PhD studies all but dissertation. She uses multiple approaches and adjusts methods as needs become clearer. Decisions about treatment are discussed together, and she involves people in choosing what to try next.
Her style is practical and change-focused. Sessions often include talking through current problems, testing small steps, and checking what worked. She will switch or combine methods when that helps address a new concern that arises during therapy.
Bloom has experience working with children as young as five, teens, and adults. She emphasizes a collaborative relationship and straightforward planning to address specific issues like social anxiety, avoidance, or panic in social situations.
People who choose her can expect clear explanations of each approach and regular reviews of progress. She is based in Florida and practices as an LMHC. Language of work is English.
How therapeutic approaches shape online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting the person’s experience. The therapist follows the person’s lead, helps clarify concerns, and supports decisions about what to work on. This approach can help when social situations feel overwhelming and someone needs a steady, listening partner.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) uses step-by-step work on thoughts and behaviors. Sessions often involve identifying unhelpful thinking, testing small behavioral changes, and tracking results. CBT is commonly used for anxiety and phobias where practical experiments and skills practice are useful.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the person about goals, try methods that match those goals, and adjust strategies together based on what helps. That collaborative process guides which methods are used in future sessions.
If you are considering online work, confirm the exact session formats before booking since formats were not specified in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let someone do work without traveling. Discuss scheduling preferences and the most useful session length when you complete the matching questionnaire so sessions fit into everyday life.
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Experience
27+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma, depression, ADHD, relationship and family issues, grief, eating concerns, parenting, career questions, and related areas.
How would you describe her therapy style?
She uses a collaborative, practical style that adapts over time. Methods are discussed and adjusted jointly as needs change.
How much experience does she have?
She has 27 years of experience in behavioral health settings and long-term clinical practice.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LMHC licensed in Florida and practices from that state.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not accepted at this time.
How are sessions billed and what does cost depend on?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.