Therapist profile
Waynette Speakman, LMHC
Licensed Mental Health Counselor - Family and Parenting concerns
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- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting support
- CBT and DBT tools
About Waynette
Waynette Speakman is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida with 12 years of clinical experience. She helps adults who are managing stress, anxiety, parenting pressures, depression, self-esteem struggles, ADHD, addiction concerns, relationship and family issues, trauma, and related challenges. Sessions are aimed at practical problem solving and steady progress rather than quick fixes.
Waynette blends approaches to fit what each person needs. She uses client-centered ideas to focus on the person in front of her. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy tools are used to identify unhelpful patterns and try new ways of thinking and behaving. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills can be taught for emotion regulation and distress tolerance when needed.
Her work draws on understanding family dynamics, attachment patterns, and how past experiences shape current behavior. She often brings in solution-focused and motivational interviewing techniques to help set clear goals and take concrete steps toward them. Conversations move between recognizing patterns and practicing new skills.
Expect sessions that look at daily routines, communication habits, and coping strategies. For parenting-related strain, she helps adults sort priorities and manage expectations. When people face grief, anger, or burnout, she addresses immediate needs while also planning longer-term changes.
Waynette earned a master’s degree in counseling from the University of South Florida. She lists additional interests in body image, codependency, blended family issues, aging concerns, and coping after disasters. She works in English and practices in Florida.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person’s experience. In online sessions this means the therapist follows the client’s lead while helping clarify goals and next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. Online CBT often includes practical exercises, between-session experiments, and skill practice to change unhelpful patterns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches concrete skills for handling intense emotions and improving relationships. When used online, DBT skill coaching emphasizes step-by-step skills like distress tolerance and emotion regulation.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to choose which strategies make the most sense for the client’s goals and daily life. That choice can shift over time as needs change and progress is assessed.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, shorten check-ins, or avoid travel time. It also lets the therapist assign practical exercises between meetings and track progress over time, which helps translate therapy into everyday routines.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
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What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, parenting strain, relationship and family issues, trauma, addiction concerns, ADHD, and related areas.
How would she approach my problem?
She combines client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral strategies and DBT skills. The focus is on practical steps, new coping skills, and clearer communication.
How much experience does she bring?
She has 12 years of clinical experience working with adults on a range of concerns including parenting, trauma, and mood issues.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Florida LMHC and practices in Florida.
Can I see her if I live outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients; sessions are offered in English and arranged for people in the United States.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Confirm the current session options before scheduling.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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