Alina Gastesi-De Armas, LMHC

Alina Gastesi-De Armas is a licensed mental health professional based in Florida with 28 years of clinical experience. As an LMHC - Licensed Mental Health Counselor - she has supported people coping with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, motivation struggles, self esteem and confidence issues, and depression. Her work emphasizes the belief that each person is the expert of their own story and that personal strengths can be mobilized to face difficult challenges. She approaches the decision to seek help as a courageous first step and offers steady, compassionate support throughout the process.

Alina draws on a long history of practice to tailor care to each individual, helping clients identify practical strategies and inner resources that promote well being. She values collaboration, listening carefully to each person to understand their priorities and goals. Bilingual in English and Spanish, she provides services in both languages and aims to create a welcoming space for people from diverse backgrounds who are ready to pursue a more fulfilling, happier life.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify what matters most to them and take meaningful action even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present. It is useful for stress, anxiety, and situations where low motivation makes change hard. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to distress and learning practical skills to shift those patterns. CBT is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and self esteem concerns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship in which the therapist listens deeply and supports the client in discovering their own solutions and strengths - an approach that can be especially helpful for building confidence and processing traumatic experiences.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Alina collaborates with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts strategies over time so therapy remains relevant and effective. This collaborative process helps ensure care is tailored and responsive.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - so people can choose formats that fit their schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access support from different locations, and integrate therapy into everyday life.