Dr. Elyse Schwartz Myers, LMHC

Dr. Elyse Schwartz Myers is a Florida-based licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) who holds a doctorate degree in clinical psychology and brings 23 years of clinical experience to her work. She has spent decades supporting children, teens, and adults who face emotional and behavioral challenges, helping people navigate depression, anxiety, significant life transitions, low self-esteem, career challenges, addiction, and trauma.

Her approach blends psychodynamic perspectives with practical techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), along with interpersonal psychology and motivational interviewing. She adapts these methods to fit each person’s unique needs, creating a treatment plan that reflects individual strengths and goals.

Known for an empathetic, nonjudgmental style, she treats clients with respect, compassion, and validation. She views the decision to seek help as a courageous first step and aims to listen, support, and empower people as they work toward feeling better. Dr. Myers is committed to tailoring sessions to the priorities and pace of each person who seeks her care.

Integrating Attachment, Client-Centered, and CBT Approaches Online

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape emotional patterns and interpersonal expectations. In practice this approach helps people explore connection, trust, and attachment-related wounds so they can build healthier relationships and feel more secure in close ties.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a warm, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship where the therapist listens closely and follows the client's pace. This approach supports self-exploration, self-acceptance, and making choices that align with personal values.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) examines the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches skills to shift unhelpful thinking and behaviors. CBT is often used to address anxiety, depression, and everyday coping challenges.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Dr. Myers works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging make it easier to fit care into busy lives and reach licensed professionals from different locations. These options allow ongoing, consistent work with a therapist while accommodating scheduling, mobility, and comfort considerations.