Claudette Gaynor, LMHC

Claudette Gaynor is a client-centered psychotherapist who blends traditional clinical training with mindfulness and meditation practice to support meaningful change in people’s lives. As an LMHC - Licensed Mental Health Counselor - based in Florida with 19 years of experience, she helps clients explore identity beyond body and thought, cultivate self-acceptance, and build self-compassion so they can move toward the life they want.

Her work focuses on uncovering long-held beliefs that no longer serve the individual and replacing them with new, adaptive beliefs and behaviors. Claudette guides clients through practical exercises and homework designed to reinforce progress between sessions, and she supplements therapy with YouTube tutorials that clients can access around the clock for additional guidance.

Claudette regularly assists people facing life-changing transitions and common stressors such as trauma, grief and loss, anxiety, depression, career and financial concerns, relationship challenges, and spiritual questions. She emphasizes identifying internal resources to reduce suffering, make necessary changes, and create a richer, more meaningful life. Combining clinical approaches with mindfulness skills, Claudette supports each client’s journey toward healing, growth, and greater resilience.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Claudette integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy into her online practice. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them while identifying personal values to guide meaningful action - it can help with anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy and unconditional positive regard so clients feel heard and accepted as they explore identity, relationships, and self-worth. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, offering practical tools for managing mood, stress, and coping skills.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Claudette works collaboratively with each client to assess needs, goals, and personal preferences, and she tailors methods over time so the approach fits the individual rather than forcing a single model.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different routines and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain consistency in care during busy periods, geographic moves, or when managing competing responsibilities, while still working with licensed professionals who guide the therapeutic journey.