Elizabeth Lachendro, LMHC

Elizabeth Lachendro is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida with 15 years of experience supporting people through a wide range of life challenges. She works with individuals and families facing anxiety, depression, substance use concerns, trauma and abuse, anger, grief, relationship issues, intimacy and sexual identity questions, eating and sleeping problems, parenting and blended family dynamics, and neurodivergent needs such as ADHD and bipolar concerns. She also provides support for career stress, compassion fatigue, and aging and geriatric issues.

Her work is grounded in a client-centered approach that emphasizes empathic listening and collaboration. Elizabeth draws from evidence-based methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and incorporates mindfulness and skills-focused techniques when helpful. She also integrates practical, holistic strategies and solution-focused elements to build short- and long-term plans tailored to each person’s goals.

Elizabeth partners with clients to set clear, individualized goals and to develop actionable steps toward greater functioning and life satisfaction. Whether addressing addiction, family conflict, identity concerns, or mood-related difficulties, she aims to help people move beyond symptom relief toward improved balance, resilience, and fulfillment in daily life.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Elizabeth often integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people clarify their values and take committed action toward a meaningful life despite difficult thoughts and feelings. ACT is useful for anxiety, avoidance patterns, and situations where building values-driven habits matters. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is another cornerstone of her practice - it focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress. Client-Centered Therapy guides the therapeutic stance itself, emphasizing empathic listening, validation, and collaboration so the person feels heard and understood.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Elizabeth works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts strategies over time based on response and feedback. The aim is to find practical tools that support daily functioning and long-term growth.

Online therapy offers flexible options for connecting - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - which can make scheduling easier and reduce barriers related to travel or timing. These formats allow licensed professionals and therapists to provide consistent care, maintain momentum between sessions, and adapt to the ways clients prefer to communicate.