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George Vega

George Vega, LMHC

Therapist in Florida

Compassionate counselor for life changes

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Areas of expertise

Also works with

LGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommitment issuesControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyGottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

11+ years

Credentials

Florida, New York

Languages

English

  • Trauma and abuse focus
  • Practical coping skills
  • Goal oriented support

About George

George Vega is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with 11 years of experience. He practices in Florida and focuses on helping people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship concerns, and trauma and abuse. He aims to make it easier to take the first step toward change.

He creates an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be said out loud. Sessions focus on what matters most to the person in front of him. He supports people as they set concrete, manageable goals and take small steps toward those goals.

George uses a mix of practical strategies and listening. He draws from approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Attachment-Based methods to tailor work to each person's needs. He also uses client-centered and skills-based methods when helpful.

People turn to him for a range of concerns including grief, parenting strain, intimacy-related issues, coping with life changes, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and mood concerns like depression and bipolar challenges. He also addresses focused areas such as abandonment and attachment issues, blended family stress, and recovery from domestic violence or substance problems.

Sessions move at a steady, collaborative pace. The focus is on recognizing patterns that cause pain and building practical skills to handle them. George supports clients through change by combining steady listening with action steps that fit daily life.

How therapeutic approaches guide online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect and teaches tools to shift patterns that cause distress. It often helps with anxiety, depression, and addiction-related behaviors. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns and helps people build healthier connections and more secure ways of relating.

Finding the best approach is a joint process. The therapist works with each person to pick methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. Sessions may blend approaches so the work fits the person rather than fitting the person to a single method.

Check the session options before booking to confirm how George offers therapy at this time. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Some approaches lend themselves to skills practice or homework that fits into daily routines, which can be helpful when juggling work, family, or caregiving demands. Licensed professionals adapt pacing, tools, and between-session tasks so therapy can integrate into real life.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of issues does George address?

He helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, parenting strain, and related problems.

What is his therapy style like?

Sessions are collaborative and straightforward. He listens, helps set small goals, and teaches practical skills that can be used between sessions.

How much experience does he have?

He has 11 years of professional experience working with a range of concerns and life stresses.

What credentials and location does he hold?

He is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, listed as NY LMHC and FL LMHC, and practices in Florida.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with him?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are sessions paid for and what does cost depend on?

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

How do I begin therapy with him?

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