Therapist profile
Vernise Miguel, LMHC
Florida
LMHC in Florida - Anxiety and Anger support
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- CredentialsLMHC
- LicenseLMHC, Florida / MH22685
- NPI1306457882
- Experience3 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationFlorida
About
- ACT and CBT methods
- Mindfulness practices
- Solution-focused plans
About Vernise
Vernise Miguel is a Florida LMHC - Licensed Mental Health Counselor with three years of clinical experience. She works with adults coping with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, addictions, and anger. Her practice places attention on mood concerns, post-traumatic stress, and multicultural issues as well.
Vernise uses practical conversation and evidence-informed tools in sessions. She draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered methods, Mindfulness Therapy, and Solution-Focused work to help people identify what matters to them and take manageable steps. Sessions focus on clear skills and short-term goals as well as understanding patterns that keep problems repeating.
In the room she keeps language straightforward and concrete. Clients will talk through current stressors, notice unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and practice exercises that reduce reactivity and build steadier responses. Mindfulness exercises are offered alongside cognitive tools to help with intense feelings like anger and shame.
Vernise also addresses the effects of trauma, prejudice, and discrimination on mood and behavior. She helps people work on forgiveness, guilt, and finding a clearer sense of purpose when those issues are present. Work on addictions and antisocial personality concerns centers on behavior change and building routines that support safer choices.
Her approach is collaborative. People who want direct strategies for managing temper, or who need help with anxiety and mood regulation, will find concrete techniques and conversational guidance in her sessions.
How sessions work
Approaches that translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that match their values. ACT can be useful for anger that becomes limiting or that follows trauma. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches straightforward tools to spot unhelpful thinking and change behaviors that fuel anxiety, depression, and reactivity. CBT is often used for temper management and mood regulation. Mindfulness Therapy offers short attention exercises and body-focused strategies to reduce immediate reactivity and improve emotional awareness.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Vernise will collaborate with each client to decide which methods fit best based on goals, current stressors, and how someone prefers to work. That means trying exercises in session, reviewing what helps, and adjusting the plan as progress is reviewed.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when schedules demand, and avoid travel time. They also let people practice skills in real-life settings between meetings. Talk with the therapist about practical needs and scheduling so sessions can be arranged to fit everyday life.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does she address?
She works with adults dealing with frequent irritability, snapping at loved ones, workplace frustration, and built-up resentment. Anger is listed alongside stress, anxiety, trauma, depression, and addictions.
How would she describe her therapeutic approach?
She combines Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered methods, Mindfulness Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy. The focus is on practical skills, noticing patterns, and setting short-term goals.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years of professional experience as a licensed mental health counselor. That experience includes work with trauma, mood disorders, and multicultural concerns.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a Florida LMHC - Licensed Mental Health Counselor practicing in Florida. Sessions are provided in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted. Sessions are offered in English for clients within her licensed region.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know whether video or phone sessions are available.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the plan and the client location.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session. That process will connect you for an initial appointment.
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