Therapist profile
Lequoia Bell-Person, LMHC
Florida
Florida LMHC - Stress and Anger
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- CredentialsLMHC
- LicenseLMHC, Florida / MH22228
- NPI1396382743
- Experience5 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationFlorida
About
- CBT for thoughts
- DBT skills
- Motivational interviewing
About Lequoia
Lequoia Bell-Person is a Florida licensed mental health counselor - FL LMHC - with five years of clinical experience. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, low self-esteem, relationship strain, anger, and other life transitions. Sessions focus on practical skills and clearer thinking rather than jargon. She speaks English and practices in Florida.
She uses Client-Centered Therapy to build a working relationship that centers the client's perspective. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is applied to spot unhelpful thoughts and test them with small behavioral steps. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills and Mindfulness techniques are used when regulation and distress tolerance are priorities. Motivational Interviewing supports people who are weighing change or managing substance use.
In sessions she aims to make goals concrete. That can mean developing a short plan to manage anger in tense moments, setting steps to reduce drinking, or practicing a breathing or grounding routine for panic. Conversations are direct and focused on what the client wants to change. Lequoia adapts the tone so people can try tools between sessions and report back what worked.
Her background covers trauma and abuse, body image and eating concerns, divorce and separation, veteran and armed forces issues, panic attacks, social anxiety, and women's issues. She also offers coaching-style work for motivation and life changes. Over time clients build a set of strategies they can use when stress rises.
To begin, a brief questionnaire and an initial scheduling step are used to match needs and set a first appointment. Fees vary with location and sessions run on a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Lequoia often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors, which suits short practical exercises and homework between sessions. She also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for emotion regulation and distress tolerance, teaching concrete techniques people can practice when anger or panic rises.Choosing the best approach is a collaborative process. She will discuss goals, preferences, and what has worked in the past, then try strategies and adjust based on what the client reports. That way the plan changes if a technique does not fit daily life.
Session formats are not specified in the provided biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow quicker check-ins, and let people practice skills in their regular routines. The focus remains on clear, usable tools for managing anger, cravings, panic, or relationship strain rather than on vague theory.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What types of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, low self-esteem, relationship matters, anger, trauma, eating issues, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapy style like?
She blends Client-Centered talk with active skills work from CBT and DBT, plus motivational interviewing when change is needed.
How long has she been practicing?
She has five years of professional clinical experience as a Florida LMHC.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a Florida LMHC and practices in Florida.
Are sessions available in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
She does not take international clients at this time.
How are costs and billing handled?
Fees vary by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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