Carlos Suazo, LMHC
Therapist in Florida
Addictions and life transition counselor
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Profile checklist
- CredentialsLMHC
- License listedLMHC, Florida (no. MH21234)
- NPI number1225722978
- Experience6 years listed
- LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
- Main areas of focusAddictions, Relationship issues, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes
- FormatOnline sessions through BetterHelp
Details as listed on the therapist’s BetterHelp profile.
- Addictions support
- ADHD and impulsivity
- English and Spanish
About Carlos
Carlos focuses on understanding the whole person. He pays attention to how prejudice, discrimination, and other external stressors affect daily life. He aims to create a respectful space where hard topics about identity and resilience can be talked through honestly.
In sessions, Carlos uses practical, evidence-based techniques to help people build insight and find concrete coping strategies. He often blends talking through challenges with skill-building so people can make steady changes between sessions. Faith can be included as a source of strength when clients want to bring it into the work.
He draws on six years of experience as a licensed mental health counselor to guide people through recovery and transitions. That experience informs how he helps people set realistic goals and handle setbacks. The tone is direct but nonjudgmental, with an emphasis on clear steps forward.
Carlos invites people to explore what matters most to them and to try approaches that fit their life. He encourages honest conversation and collaborative problem solving to help people regain control and move toward better functioning.
Therapeutic approaches that support recovery and change
Carlos draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear steps and skill-building. One approach helps people identify unhelpful patterns and develop alternate behaviors; this is useful for addictions and impulsivity because it emphasizes noticing triggers and practicing new responses. Another approach centers on problem solving and coping strategies to manage life changes, career transitions, and day-to-day stress; it helps people break big problems into manageable tasks and build routines that support recovery. When faith is important to a client, he integrates that as a source of strength alongside these methods.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Carlos works with each person to clarify goals, try methods, and adjust the plan as needed. He explains options in plain language and checks in frequently to see what is helping and what needs to change.
For practical matters, confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, shorten follow-up check-ins, and reduce travel time. It can also allow sessions without being on camera or with a shorter check-in when that better suits someone's day. Licensed professionals and therapists can adapt techniques to work effectively in remote formats, and Carlos will help choose approaches that fit a client's needs and lifestyle.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
6+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist address?
Carlos works with addictions, relationship issues, career transitions, coping with life changes, and ADHD. He also addresses impulsivity, men's issues, disaster-related stress, and the effects of prejudice and discrimination.
What is his therapy style like?
He uses a straightforward, collaborative style focused on understanding the whole person. Sessions mix talk with practical coping strategies and goal setting.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has six years of experience working as a mental health counselor. That background shapes how he supports recovery and life transitions.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
He is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, practicing in Florida.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can people outside the US work with him?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How much do sessions cost and how are they billed?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are required to begin therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on the therapist's availability.