Iris Tanton, LMHC

Iris Tanton is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida with six years of clinical experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship strain, grief, eating and addiction concerns, and parenting stress. Iris speaks English and Spanish and brings a culturally informed perspective to sessions.

Her work blends practical therapy techniques with attention to daily life. She uses client-centered conversations to hear what matters most. Then she weaves in cognitive behavioral strategies and mindfulness skills to change unhelpful patterns. Sessions are straightforward and focused on what will help in the short and long term.

Iris draws on personal and professional life experiences to inform her approach. She grew up as a first-generation Latin woman in the U.S. and spent years living abroad. Those experiences shaped her interest in whole-person wellness that connects thoughts, body, and spirit. Her background also includes training related to psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy for preparation and integration work; she applies that knowledge only within appropriate therapeutic conversations.

In sessions she aims for openness and curiosity. She helps people find patterns that no longer serve them and develop steps to change those patterns. Therapy often includes goal-setting, skill practice, and reflecting on personal narratives to build meaning and forward motion.

People who choose Iris can expect a collaborative, respectful setting where practical tools meet self-reflection. She encourages clients to notice small shifts and to build skills that fit daily life.

Approaches that guide online work

Her online work often weaves together client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening closely and following what the client brings, helping people feel understood and guiding the conversation where it matters most. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions link together and offers practical skills to change unhelpful patterns like worry or avoidance.

Finding the right approach is a team effort. Iris will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, try methods that fit, and adjust the plan as needed. That collaboration helps choose whether to emphasize mindfulness practice, narrative shifts, or skill-based CBT work.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm the specific session formats before booking. The main practical benefits of remote work include easier scheduling around daily life, shorter check-ins when time is limited, and options that avoid travel time. Online sessions can make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy week while keeping the same focus on skills, reflection, and healing.