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Victoria Fernandez, LMHC

Addictions Trauma, Abuse Bipolar disorder Depression Compassion fatigue
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About me

Hello, my name is Victoria. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of Florida with over 10 years of experience in both mental health and substance abuse counseling. You have reached out to me for a reason. Let’s partner together to get through this tough time, help you to feel better, and give you hope.
For me, the most rewarding part of being a counselor is knowing that I played a role in positively affecting the life of another person. My counseling style is warm, relatable, and interactive. I see my clients as individuals and treat them as such with the respect and compassion they deserve, not stigmatizing labels. I think we can address the issues that are preventing you from living the life you want to live, keeping you in pain, and preventing you from acknowledging the existing positives in your life. I look to establish a counseling relationship based on genuineness, unconditional positive regard, spontaneity, and when needed humor.
I have worked with clients from all walks of life with varying degrees of mental health needs and concerns, including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, career challenges, substance abuse, behavioral concerns, bereavement, and trauma. My background includes having worked on inpatient units with clients in severe distress and substance abuse issues; as well as higher functioning clients looking for more insight and better functioning.
My counseling style is eclectic. I try to draw from many different approaches including cognitive behavioral, motivational interviewing, solution focused, existential, Acceptance and Commitment therapy, and Trauma Informed Care. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs.
I hold a master’s degree from the City University of New York Hunter College in Applied Psychology, affording me a background in research and theory. I also have a master’s degree in Rehabilitative and Mental Health Counseling from the University of South Florida which gave me the tools for working in many different counseling modalities with diverse clients. I also have worked with individuals with significant disabilities, children and adolescents, and group work.
It took courage for you to reach out to me. If you are ready to take those steps towards a happier and more fulfilling life, I am here to help and support you.
I look forward to working with you.

Professional experience

10yrs in practice
Addictions Trauma, Abuse Bipolar disorder Depression Compassion fatigue

Additional areas of focus: Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Anger management, Self esteem, Coping with life changes, Codependency, Control issues, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Emptiness, Family of Origin Issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Personality Disorders, Self-Harm, Social anxiety and phobia

Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, Gottman Method, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy

Services offered

Video
Phone
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Messaging

License information

FL LMHC MH15404

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Victoria Fernandez. 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.

She helped me accelerate my healing process like no therapist before. And she's the one now sending me away, not healed because it's a Neverending process, but with enough tools to feel confident on being able to ground myself every time in the future. Over all, a great metal health professional.

Written on Jan 06, 2024 after therapy with Victoria for 3 years and 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes

Victoria is wonderful. She is easy to talk to and is kind and compassionate. I feel understood and listened to which is healing in itself.

I hadn’t been in counseling in many years and didn’t really know what to expect. The format at BetterHelp makes the process less intimidating and I appreciate that too.

Written on Aug 14, 2021 after therapy with Victoria for 2 months on issues concerning trauma and abuse, and grief

Victoria is amazing! She is a calming presence. She doesn't judge me, she listens to me and offers me encouragement and ways to cope with what I am dealing with.

Written on May 24, 2021 after therapy with Victoria for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and grief