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Amelia Flower

Amelia Flower

LMHC

Florida

Motivational, practical care for everyday challenges

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At a glance

Credentials
LMHC
License
LMHC, Florida / MH14938
Experience
10 years
Languages
English
Location
Florida

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    • Client-centered approach
    • Motivational interviewing
    • CBT and DBT skills

    About Amelia

    Amelia Flower is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Florida who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, and relationship concerns. She supports those coping with trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem struggles, bipolar symptoms, and major life changes. Amelia also addresses social anxiety, panic, isolation, and personality-related challenges.

    She uses Motivational Interviewing to build motivation and rapport in early sessions. Amelia favors a client-centered style that lets each person set the pace and focus. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to uncover triggers and develop practical coping skills.

    Her background includes work in correctional settings serving adults with a wide range of needs. That experience includes responding to suicidality, self-harm, psychosis, substance use, homelessness, and complex mood and personality concerns. Amelia also conducts risk assessments and provides education about medication when relevant.

    In session she blends Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills and mindfulness practices to help calm acute distress and teach emotion regulation. She uses grounding techniques for overwhelming moments and an existential lens to help clients set goals and identify meaning.

    Amelia earned a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling from Walden University in 2014 and has roughly 10 years of clinical experience. She emphasizes empathy, clear boundaries, and an ethical approach while helping people connect past experiences to present behavior and plan for a healthier future.

  2. How therapy approaches translate to online care

    Motivational Interviewing focuses on building a person’s own reasons to change. It uses empathic questions and reflective listening to strengthen motivation for steps such as reducing substance use, improving routines, or tackling avoidance. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes the person’s perspective and pacing. The therapist offers acceptance and support while the client leads topics and timing; this helps when someone needs time to open up or set their own goals.

    Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work together. Amelia will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and comfort level, and she will adjust pace and tools over time based on what helps most.

    Please note that the therapist's profile indicates she currently provides online chat and messaging services only, so confirm available session formats before booking. Online care can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. It also lets therapists provide written exercises, message-based check-ins between sessions, and step-by-step skill coaching in ways that some people find helpful.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseAnger managementSelf esteemDepression

    Also works with

    AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesGriefBipolar disorderCoping with life changes

    Additional focus areas

    Antisocial personalityAvoidant personalityImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersSelf-harmSocial anxiety and phobia

    Therapeutic approaches

    Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    10+ years

    Listed in

    Florida

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What kinds of problems does this therapist help with?

    Amelia works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem concerns, bipolar symptoms, and coping with life changes.

    How would you describe her therapeutic style?

    She uses a client-centered style that lets people guide the pace of work while offering practical tools from motivational interviewing, CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and existential approaches.

    What is her clinical background and experience?

    She has about 10 years of clinical experience and has worked extensively in correctional settings with adults facing complex mental health and behavioral concerns.

    What are her credentials and where is she located?

    She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida and completed a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling in 2014.

    Which languages are supported and can international clients work with her?

    Sessions are offered in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.

    What session formats does she offer?

    The original biography states she provides online chat and messaging services only; please confirm current session options before booking.

    How are costs handled for sessions?

    Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

    What are the first steps to begin working together?

    Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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