Dr. Elyse Schwartz Myers, LMHC
Therapist in Florida
Compassionate counselor using practical therapy approaches
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Profile checklist
- CredentialsLMHC
- License listedLMHC, Florida (no. MH10526)
- NPI number1720586712
- Experience23 years listed
- LanguageEnglish
- Main areas of focusStress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem
- Approaches includeAttachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- FormatOnline sessions through BetterHelp
Details as listed on the therapist’s BetterHelp profile.
- LMHC in Florida
- Addictions and trauma
- CBT and DBT tools
About Elyse
Dr. Elyse Schwartz Myers is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) based in Florida. She brings 23 years of experience helping people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, and related concerns. Her approach is warm and nonjudgmental and she aims to create a space where people feel heard and respected.
She uses a mix of therapy approaches to match each person's needs. Sessions can draw on attachment-based ideas to look at close relationships and patterns formed early in life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques offer practical skills for managing intense emotions.
Dr. Myers has worked with people facing trauma and abuse, parenting and adoption concerns, body image and eating issues, ADHD, and mood conditions. She also supports those coping with life transitions, career stress, and relationship communication problems. Her background includes many years treating emotional and behavioral struggles across different ages.
Her style combines empathy, validation, and collaborative problem solving. She describes herself as compassionate and respectful, and she works to tailor sessions to each person's goals. If someone is ready to start, she listens first, then helps plan realistic steps forward.
To begin, prospective clients select the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire. Scheduling is arranged according to the therapist's availability and the subscription plan in use.
She uses a mix of therapy approaches to match each person's needs. Sessions can draw on attachment-based ideas to look at close relationships and patterns formed early in life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques offer practical skills for managing intense emotions.
Dr. Myers has worked with people facing trauma and abuse, parenting and adoption concerns, body image and eating issues, ADHD, and mood conditions. She also supports those coping with life transitions, career stress, and relationship communication problems. Her background includes many years treating emotional and behavioral struggles across different ages.
Her style combines empathy, validation, and collaborative problem solving. She describes herself as compassionate and respectful, and she works to tailor sessions to each person's goals. If someone is ready to start, she listens first, then helps plan realistic steps forward.
To begin, prospective clients select the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire. Scheduling is arranged according to the therapist's availability and the subscription plan in use.
How Dr. Myers' Approaches Translate Online
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns in close relationships and how early connections affect current behavior; online sessions can use this to map relationship patterns and practice new ways of relating. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and helping the person lead the pace of change; this approach supports exploring feelings and goals in a calm, respectful conversation. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, targets unhelpful thoughts and habits with concrete exercises and experiments to test new ways of thinking and acting.Choosing the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will work together with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaboration usually starts with listening to the story, setting clear goals, and adjusting techniques as progress is made.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - sessions can require less travel, allow for quicker check-ins, and make scheduling around work or caregiving easier. Techniques like CBT homework, emotion-regulation skills from DBT, and attachment-focused reflections adapt well to remote sessions when agreed upon with the therapist.
Areas of expertise
Also works with
LGBTFamily conflictsEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
23+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, trauma and several related issues such as self-esteem, parenting, eating concerns, ADHD, and bipolar mood challenges.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is empathetic and nonjudgmental. She focuses on listening, validating feelings, and collaborating on practical steps.
How much clinical experience does she have?
The profile notes 23 years of experience working with emotional and behavioral concerns across different ages.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Florida LMHC and practices in Florida.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.