Maitey Etienne, LCSW

Maitey Etienne is a Florida-licensed therapist with 12 years of professional experience who supports adults navigating stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, family conflicts, motivation struggles, self-esteem and confidence concerns, and depression. She holds an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - credential and brings a practical, strengths-focused perspective to each client she meets.

Maitey views each person as the expert of their own story and emphasizes existing abilities and resources as the foundation for change. She encourages clients to recognize their strengths while learning new skills to manage symptoms and improve relationships. Seeking therapy is framed as a brave first step toward a more fulfilling and happier life, and Maitey aims to meet clients where they are in that process.

Her approach centers on support and empowerment, helping people build motivation, enhance communication, and work through issues like guilt, shame, or questions of life purpose and self-love. Maitey provides a collaborative environment in which clients and therapist work together to set goals and pursue meaningful change.

Evidence-Based Support and Online Therapy Options

Maitey uses practical, evidence-based techniques to address common concerns. She often incorporates skills-based coping strategies that teach concrete tools for managing stress and anxiety, such as breathing techniques, behavioral experiments, and activity planning to reduce overwhelm. Relationship-focused interventions help improve communication patterns and resolve family or partnership conflicts by exploring interaction styles and building empathy and problem-solving skills. A strengths-based approach highlights a person’s existing abilities and values, supporting growth in areas like self-esteem, life purpose, and self-love.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Maitey works collaboratively with each client to identify goals, try different strategies, and adjust the plan according to what feels most helpful and aligned with the client’s preferences and needs.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility - sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity between sessions, and access licensed professionals from different locations within Florida, all while focusing on progress and practical outcomes.