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Eguenel Louis

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Eguenel Louis, LMHC

Florida

LMHC - Anger and Substance Use

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Key details

  • CredentialsLMHC
  • LicenseLMHC, Florida / MH15317; LPC, Arkansas / P2210010; LPC, Georgia / LPC013292; LMHC, Massachusetts / LMHC10002178
  • NPI1508412313
  • Experience12 years
  • LanguagesEnglish, French, Haitian Creole
  • LocationFlorida

About

About Eguenel

Eguenel Louis is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) licensed in Florida with 12 years of clinical experience. He works with adults facing problems such as stress, anxiety, substance use, trauma, grief, depression, anger, sleep issues, low self-esteem, and career strain. Sessions are offered in English, French, and Haitian Creole.

He uses a collaborative, goal-focused style. Conversations aim to identify unhelpful patterns and build practical steps to move past them. He often frames work around clear goals so progress can be tracked week to week.

His approach draws from several familiar methods, including cognitive behavioral techniques, motivational interviewing, narrative work, and client-centered practices. That means clients can expect straightforward conversations about thoughts and behaviors, gentle questioning to uncover motivation for change, and attention to the stories people tell about themselves.

Eguenel also brings attention to co-occurring issues such as substance use and mental health concerns. He helps people develop coping skills that fit their daily lives, and supports efforts toward longer-term stability and sobriety when substance use is involved.

Faith is a part of his life and can be part of sessions if a client wants it discussed. He describes his work as practical, aiming to reduce the things that keep people stuck and increase habits that help them feel more in control. To begin, clients are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.

How sessions work

How his approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting back what the client says. In practice this means the therapist follows the client's concerns and helps them find their own solutions, useful when someone wants to talk through anger or relationship tension. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and behaviors interact and teaches practical tools to change both. CBT is often used for anxiety, anger, sleep issues, and low mood because it provides clear, stepwise exercises.

Finding the best approach is collaborative. He will discuss goals and preferences and try methods that fit the client's needs. Sessions can shift emphasis as progress is made, for example moving from motivation and reflection toward concrete CBT skills when that feels right.

Session formats are not listed in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people use different modes of meeting depending on bandwidth or comfort with video. The therapist will help match approach and practical format to what works for the client.

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPostpartum depressionPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

12+ years

Listed in

Florida, Arkansas, Georgia, Massachusetts

Languages

English, French, Haitian Creole

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of anger issues does he address?

He works with adults experiencing snapping at loved ones, built-up resentment, anger tied to stress, and related relationship strain.

What is his therapeutic style for anger?

He uses a goal-focused, solution-oriented style that looks at thoughts and behaviors to create practical changes.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has 12 years of experience working with mental health and substance use concerns.

What are his credentials and where does he practice?

He is an MA LMHC, Florida LMHC, and practices in Florida.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English, French, and Haitian Creole.

Can people from other countries work with him?

International clients are not accepted; sessions are for clients within applicable jurisdictions.

How are sessions paid for?

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

How do I start a first session?

Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.

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