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Lydia Cerpa, LCSW

Stress, Anxiety Relationships Depression Coping with life changes Coaching
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About me

With over 30 years of professional counseling experience, I remain sincere and dedicated: with my own self-care I prevent provider burnout. It is a privilege to support clients who are seeking solutions and positive changes in their life. Clients are individual, important and deserve my genuine empathy with skill to focus on a comprehensive plan to find wellness mentally, physically and spiritually.

My experience has included work with individuals of all ages including couples, families and groups. I have collaborated with various professionals including educators, clergy, medical practitioners, military service members and other counselors.

If you prefer to speak Spanish, my bilingual bicultural Puerto Rican heritage from New York City is an asset. It is important to maintain awareness of culture and respect individual diversity when in the counseling process.

In 1983 I received an MSW degree in NYC at CUNY Hunter College Graduate School of Social Work. I am licensed as a Clinical Social Worker in Florida and Texas (inactive in NY). Since 2010 I have been a certified yoga instructor, incorporating the tools of mind and body wellness, breath work, mindfulness and meditation to promote balance and stability.

In recent years I have worked as a military family life counselor providing non-medical counseling to service members and their families, helping to improve resiliency, relationships and maintain peak performance. Working on military bases around the world and in Florida has broadened my perspective of developing wellness in a variety of places and circumstances.

We all face times when consulting a confidential, insightful, unbiased, caring and skilled support person could be useful. If you are ready to find solutions to a difficult challenge in your life, resolve a conflict, or implement strategies to improve wellness with the support of a guiding professional, then consider making an appointment with me for an initial teletherapy counseling consultation today.

Professional experience

37yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Relationships Depression Coping with life changes Coaching

Additional areas of focus: Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Blended Family Issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Communication problems, Divorce and separation, Family Problems, Forgiveness, Life purpose, Mood disorders , Multicultural Concerns, Self-love, Young Adult Issues

Clinical approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Gottman Method, Mindfulness Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy

Services offered

Video
Phone
Live Chat
Messaging

Languages

EnglishSpanish

License information

FL LCSW SW2171

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Lydia Cerpa. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.

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Written on Jan 12, 2023 after therapy with Lydia for 1 year and 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, and self esteem

I have appreciated and benefitted from my sessions with Lydia immeasurably. They have been a grounding and stabilizing presence in my life. I highly recommend Lydia to anyone seeking a compassionate practitioner whose depth of experience and care are present in every session.

Written on Jun 04, 2022 after therapy with Lydia for 8 months on issues concerning trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and coping with life changes

I've tried quite a few different counselors/therapists and Lydia has been the first to just understand all aspects of what I'm trying to heal from. I love her approach and her calming persona. She asks great questions. I love that meditation and yoga has been incorporated into my therapy. I just can't find enough words to describe how much I appreciate her and her work. I've made a lot of progress and she's definitely a big part of that. ❤️

Written on Nov 09, 2021 after therapy with Lydia for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, and anger management

I really like Lydia, it was hard to find a good fit but I found that in her. She listens and has a plan set for me to deal with the things I’m working on. Happy I found her!!!

Written on Aug 17, 2021 after therapy with Lydia for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd

Lydia Cerpa is my first experience with counseling and she has been terrific. She listens effectively and tries to connect with you to best meet your needs. She has offered professional insight that has allowed me to rethink old patterns and behaviors. She has also helped cultivate new habitats that reinforce connecting with my internal motivations and thoughts. I have applied these techniques in times of stress and everyday life. I'm grateful to work with her!

Written on Aug 27, 2020 after therapy with Lydia for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching

She has been very helpful and provided a lot of insight.

Written on Aug 20, 2020 after therapy with Lydia for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching