Zoila (Mimi) Danta, LMHC

Zoila (Mimi) Danta is a bilingual Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida with 39 years of experience supporting adults and the elderly. She has provided care across a range of settings, including work with foster care children and adolescents who were involved in the foster system, and many years directing DUI programs where she offered education as well as individual and group therapy for people facing substance abuse challenges.

Her clinical experience spans treatment for depression, anxiety, relationship concerns, parenting difficulties, self-esteem and career challenges, substance abuse, domestic violence, and other mental health diagnoses. She holds certification in domestic violence assessment and group facilitation, and has served as Director of Quality Assurance for both state and county programs, overseeing compliance with federal and state regulations and helping agencies maintain service quality.

In addition to administrative leadership, she has trained other therapists in ethics, treatment planning, group therapy, and assessment. Zoila approaches care with cultural awareness, empathy, and sensitivity, tailoring Cognitive-Behavioral and Solution-Focused interventions to each client’s needs. She invites clients to work collaboratively toward their goals and emphasizes that they do not need to face their challenges alone.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Zoila (Mimi) Danta

Zoila (Mimi) Danta commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy in her work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps clients identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, making it useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on clients' strengths and practical steps toward goals, helping people clarify priorities and build momentum for change.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Zoila works collaboratively with each client to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adapting treatment plans as progress unfolds. This collaborative process helps ensure interventions are practical and personally relevant.

Online sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different lifestyles and time zones. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care while accommodating work, family, and travel. For many clients, the range of communication methods enhances accessibility and supports consistent progress with a licensed professional.