Corina Istanich, LMHC

Corina Istanich is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor - LMHC - practicing in Florida who combines clinical training with a faith-informed perspective. She completed both her undergraduate and master’s studies at Palm Beach Atlantic University, a Christian institution she credits with shaping her values and professional approach. She views faith as an integral influence on her work and describes Jesus as the great counselor whose example informs the compassionate stance she brings to therapy.

Over the course of her career she has worked primarily in an in-patient addictions center and later expanded to out-patient and in-home settings with community agencies. She has provided services to clients ranging from children as young as four to adults in their sixties, and she has experience with family therapy as well as individual work. Her clinical experience includes addressing substance use concerns, family conflict, relationship difficulties, communication problems, anger, stress, coping skills, and a variety of life adjustments.

Corina primarily uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and integrates techniques from other approaches when appropriate, emphasizing coping skills, boundary-setting, and improved communication. She aims to build an honest, empathetic relationship that is both sensitive and direct in helping clients find practical solutions to present and past concerns. She prefers video sessions to better read nonverbal cues but is open to live chat or phone sessions when video is not available. If available times do not fit a client’s schedule, she invites them to message her so she can try to accommodate their needs.

How Corina's Therapeutic Approaches Work Online

Corina often draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - CBT - which focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning. CBT is commonly used for anxiety, depression, stress, and coping with life changes.

She also incorporates Dialectical Behavior Therapy - DBT - skills when helpful, teaching practical tools for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. DBT techniques can be especially useful for managing strong emotions, relationship challenges, and impulsive behaviors.

Client-Centered Therapy guides the collaborative tone of her work, emphasizing empathy, active listening, and a nonjudgmental stance so clients feel heard and supported as they set their own goals.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. Corina works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting tools and techniques as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Corina can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access consistent support from licensed professionals without needing to travel, and allow clients to choose the format that best fits their life and therapeutic goals.