Shayla Finnissee, LMHC

Shayla Finnissee is a Florida-licensed LMHC - a Licensed Mental Health Counselor - with ten years of professional experience supporting people through life’s challenges. She has worked with individuals facing stress and anxiety, addictions, relationship strains, and family conflicts, offering practical guidance alongside emotional support.

She approaches each client with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, shaping conversations and treatment plans to match the person’s specific needs and goals. Her style centers on collaboration, helping clients identify strengths, clarify values, and take steps toward more fulfilling daily life.

Recognizing that seeking help requires courage, Shayla focuses on empowering clients through encouragement and clear, individualized care. She emphasizes tailoring interventions rather than applying a one-size-fits-all model, so every plan reflects the unique circumstances and priorities of the person she is working with.

Blending therapeutic approaches with online care

Shayla draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients notice thoughts and feelings without being overwhelmed by them and to commit to actions that reflect personal values - a useful approach for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. She also uses Attachment-Based Therapy to explore patterns in relationships and how early connections influence present-day interactions, which can be especially helpful for relationship difficulties, intimacy concerns, and family conflict.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Shayla collaborates with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan over time so therapy stays relevant and effective.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage with licensed professionals. Clients can meet by video call or phone, or choose live chat and text-based messaging for shorter check-ins or when schedules make real-time sessions difficult. This variety supports consistent care and makes it easier to integrate therapy into a busy life while maintaining a therapeutic relationship with a trusted therapist.