Phoebe Maisto, LMHC

Phoebe Maisto is a Florida-licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with three years of professional experience supporting people through a range of challenges. She has worked with individuals managing stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, and addressing eating concerns, and she also has experience treating depression. Phoebe emphasizes a nonjudgmental therapeutic space in which clients can explore their thoughts and feelings openly and honestly.

Her approach centers on meeting each person where they are and collaborating to identify realistic goals and practical strategies for change. Phoebe recognizes that reaching out for help takes courage, and she offers steady support throughout the process of pursuing a more fulfilling, balanced life. She aims to help clients build skills for coping with life transitions, strengthen self-understanding, and develop healthier patterns that promote well-being over time.

As an LMHC licensed in Florida, Phoebe combines professional training with an empathetic stance to guide clients toward meaningful progress at a pace that feels right for them.

Evidence-Based Techniques and Flexible Online Care

Phoebe uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to each person’s needs. One common focus is cognitive and behavioral techniques that help identify unhelpful thought patterns and build practical skills to manage symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress. These methods are goal-oriented and often include homework or practice strategies to use between sessions.

Another area of emphasis is skills-based work for coping and recovery, which supports clients dealing with addictions, eating concerns, and difficult life changes. This approach centers on building coping tools, improving emotional regulation, and creating concrete plans to reduce harmful behaviors and strengthen healthy routines.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Phoebe works collaboratively with each client to determine what fits best based on their goals, preferences, and progress. She helps clients try options, evaluate what is most helpful, and adjust the plan as needed.

Online therapy offers practical benefits for those seeking care. Video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging provide flexibility to connect from different locations and at times that suit a client’s schedule. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care and to access licensed professionals when balancing work, family, or other responsibilities.