Dr. Laura Fernandez, FL Psychologist PY9982

Dr. Laura Fernandez is a Florida-based psychologist and owner of Mindful Freedom who draws on 14 years of clinical experience to help people move forward from difficult life circumstances. She holds a Florida psychologist license - FL Psychologist PY9982 - which reflects her training and authorization to provide psychological services in the state. Dr. Fernandez specializes in working with trauma, narcissistic abuse, borderline personality concerns, post-traumatic stress, anxiety, depression, and a wide range of relationship and family challenges, and she applies evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide recovery and growth.

Her practice often supports clients struggling with low self-esteem, boundary and assertiveness issues, troubles maintaining relationships, and major life transitions. She works with people facing grief, parenting and intimacy-related concerns, career and burnout issues, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and complex situations such as caregiver stress or chronic illness. Dr. Fernandez is LGBT affirming and brings extensive experience working with minority clients, informed by her own background.

Dr. Fernandez approaches therapy by tailoring evidence-based methods to each person’s needs, helping clients build skills, process trauma, and make decisions that align with their values. Prospective clients who have questions may reach out by email to learn more about her approach and availability.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Flexible Online Care

Dr. Fernandez uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that are tailored to each client’s needs. One focus is trauma-informed work that helps people process past events and reduce the ways traumatic experiences interfere with daily life; this approach supports recovery from abuse, PTSD symptoms, and relationship-related trauma. Another emphasis is skills-based therapy that teaches practical strategies for managing anxiety, improving mood, strengthening boundaries, and enhancing communication - tools that are useful for depression, stress, and interpersonal difficulties.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Dr. Fernandez collaborates with clients to identify methods that fit their goals, preferences, and life circumstances. Together they track progress and adjust strategies as needed so care remains responsive and goal-oriented.

Online therapy with Dr. Fernandez is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for varied schedules and needs. These options make it easier to access regular support, maintain continuity of care during transitions, and choose the format that feels most comfortable for each person.