Claudette Gaynor , LMHC

Claudette Gaynor is a Florida-based psychotherapist and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with 19 years of clinical experience. She practices from a client-centered perspective and holds the view that people are more than just their bodies or their minds, guiding individuals toward uncovering their true self and creating the life they want to live.

Her work places strong emphasis on self-acceptance and self-compassion, helping clients recognize their inherent worth and move away from deeply programmed beliefs that no longer serve them. Through collaborative therapy she supports replacing outdated beliefs with new ways of thinking and behaving, leading to practical and sustainable change.

In addition to traditional therapeutic methods, she integrates meditation and mindfulness practices into treatment so clients can apply calming and awareness-building tools in everyday life. Clients participate actively in their healing process, including completing homework and exercises, and have access to 24-hour support through YouTube tutorials that supplement in-session work.

Claudette focuses on life-changing transitions and common stressors such as trauma, grief and loss, anxiety, depression, career and money concerns, relationships, general stress management, and spirituality. She also addresses a broad range of specialties including family issues, addiction, LGBT matters, intimacy challenges, parenting, anger, self-esteem, compassion fatigue, and ADHD, among others. Her approach aims to identify internal resources that foster healing, meaningful change, and a richer, more purposeful life.

Therapeutic approaches and online care with Claudette Gaynor

Claudette Gaynor often draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and to commit to values-based actions that support a meaningful life - an approach that can be useful for anxiety, grief, and life transitions.

Her client-centered work emphasizes empathy, active listening, and unconditional positive regard so clients can explore their identity, self-worth, and relationships at their own pace, which supports growth in areas like self-esteem, intimacy, and family dynamics.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, offering practical strategies for managing stress, depression, and everyday coping skills.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Claudette collaborates with each person to tailor methods to their needs, goals, and preferences so therapy feels relevant and realistic.

Online sessions are offered by licensed professionals through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for busy schedules, geographic limitations, or those who prefer remote care. These options make it easier to fit therapy into life while maintaining continuity of support from a therapist committed to practical change.