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Dr. Victor Tejera

Dr. Victor Tejera, LCSW

LCSW - LGBT and trauma support

Florida

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Credentials
LCSW
License
LCSW, Florida / SW18593
NPI
1356006423
Experience
19 years
Languages
English, Spanish
Location
Florida
  • LGBT concerns
  • Trauma and abuse
  • Career and depression

About Victor

Dr. Victor Tejera is a Florida-licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 19 years of experience. He works with people facing issues such as LGBT concerns, trauma and abuse, career stress, and depression. He also lists help for relationship strain, grief, addiction, ADHD, and other life challenges.

He focuses on direct conversation and practical planning. Sessions center on clear goals and steps clients can try between meetings. He adjusts his approach to what each person needs and prefers, and conducts sessions in either English or Spanish.

Victor draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address patterns that cause distress. He uses talk-based work to identify unhelpful thinking and behavior, and then practices alternative responses together in session. He also helps people develop coping tools for sleep, eating, anger, and impulse challenges.

For people worried about social situations, public speaking, or meeting new people, he offers concrete strategies to reduce avoidance and increase manageable exposure. He helps people rehearse skills and reflect on what works and what doesn’t. He also supports those dealing with trauma, caregiving burdens, chronic illness, and blended family issues.

Sessions are arranged through an online matching and scheduling process. Costs vary by location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, a prospective client completes a short questionnaire and schedules a first appointment through the platform.

Approaches and how online sessions fit your life

Dr. Tejera commonly uses straightforward, evidence-based approaches that focus on changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Cognitive-style work helps people identify patterns of thinking that fuel anxiety or low mood and then practices alternative ways of thinking to reduce distress. Behavioral techniques emphasize small, manageable steps to face feared situations and rebuild confidence through repeated practice.

He also uses skills training to build specific abilities, such as sleep routines, anger management, or coping strategies for cravings and impulse control. These sessions often include role play, rehearsal, and setting concrete practice tasks between appointments. Deciding which approach to use is collaborative; the therapist and client review goals, try options, and adjust methods based on what is helpful.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. The practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions into a busy week, avoiding travel time, and making it easier to schedule short check-ins around work or caregiving. Online appointments can support steady progress with consistent meeting times and focused skill practice without requiring an office visit.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHearing impairedHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaYoung adult issues

Experience

19+ years

Listed in

Florida

Languages

English, Spanish

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does he help with?

He works with LGBT issues, trauma and abuse, career difficulties, depression, and related concerns such as grief, addiction, ADHD, and relationship strain.

What is his general approach in sessions?

He uses evidence-based, talk-focused methods with practical steps and skills practice to address thinking and behavior that cause distress.

How much experience does he have?

He has 19 years of professional experience as a practicing clinician.

What are his credentials and where is he based?

He is a Florida LCSW and practices from Florida.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.

Can people outside the United States work with him?

He does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions arranged and what does it cost?

Costs vary by location and use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time; exact pricing is provided during signup.

How do I start a first session?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

Dr. Victor TejeraLCSW

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