Therapist profile
Waynette Speakman, LMHC
Florida
Licensed Mental Health Counselor - Anger and Stress
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- CredentialsLMHC
- LicenseLMHC, Florida / MH12401
- NPI1922518521
- Experience12 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationFlorida
About
- CBT techniques
- DBT skills
- Mindfulness practice
About Waynette
Waynette Speakman is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida with 12 years of clinical experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, parenting pressures, relationship strain, addiction concerns, ADHD, and anger. She also supports people facing eating issues, grief from separation, trauma and abuse, and the strain of caregiver or compassion fatigue.
Waynette uses a practical approach that mixes talking, skill practice, and clear goals. She draws on Client-Centered ideas and cognitive and behavioral strategies to help people change patterns that cause trouble day to day. Sessions often focus on what someone wants to do differently rather than only rehashing the past.
Her work is influenced by Adlerian ideas, which means she considers family dynamics, birth order, and life context when looking at problems. That perspective is paired with solution-focused techniques and motivational interviewing to build forward-moving plans. Clients can expect concrete coping steps, problem-solving, and attention to personal values.
Waynette also uses elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy and mindfulness to help with emotional regulation and stress management. Those tools are offered alongside cognitive-behavioral exercises to address anxious thinking, low mood, and anger responses. The tone is straightforward and goal-oriented rather than theoretical.
People who want short-term, goal-focused work or longer-term support can discuss a plan in the first session. Waynette practices in Florida and conducts sessions in English.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Waynette draws on Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) in her work. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes respectful, person-focused conversations that help someone clarify goals and values. CBT looks at how thoughts and behaviors interact and uses exercises to reduce anxious thinking or unhelpful patterns. DBT provides concrete skills for managing strong emotions and improving distress tolerance and interpersonal effectiveness.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Waynette will collaborate with each person to determine which methods fit their needs and goals. That decision is shaped by what the person wants to change, how they respond to skills practice, and practical life demands.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the exact session formats offered before booking since they were not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also supports practice of skills in everyday settings and makes it simpler to keep momentum between appointments. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT worksheets, DBT skills coaching, and mindfulness exercises to remote sessions so the work stays focused and practical.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, parenting, ADHD, addictions, anger, relationship and family problems, trauma, eating issues, and related concerns.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style blends Client-Centered listening with cognitive-behavioral strategies and practical goal-setting. Sessions focus on skills, problem solving, and real-world steps.
How many years of experience does she have?
She brings 12 years of experience as a practicing clinician in Florida.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is an LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) licensed in Florida and practices in that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session formats arranged?
Confirm available session formats before booking since formats were not specified in the biography.
How much do sessions cost and how do I start?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, use the See online therapy options button, complete the matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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