Dr. Elyse Schwartz Myers , LMHC

Dr. Elyse Schwartz Myers is a Florida licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) who brings more than two decades of clinical experience to her work with children, teens, and adults. She also holds a doctorate in clinical psychology, which informs a thoughtful and research-informed approach to assessment and treatment. Over 23 years she has treated a broad range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, life transitions, low self-esteem, career challenges, addiction, and trauma.

Her practice blends psychodynamic perspectives with evidence-based tools such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), along with Interpersonal Psychology and Motivational Interviewing. This combination allows her to explore underlying patterns while teaching practical skills for coping and change. Sessions are tailored to each person, selecting the methods that best match individual needs and goals.

Colleagues and people who work with her note her empathetic, nonjudgmental manner. She emphasizes respect, validation, and collaboration, and seeks to create an environment where clients feel heard and supported. When someone decides to pursue change, she offers active listening, guidance, and practical strategies designed to foster empowerment and improved well-being.

Therapeutic Approaches and Accessible Online Care

Dr. Elyse Schwartz Myers draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to offer practical, skills-based work alongside an attachment-informed perspective. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and is often helpful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. DBT emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can support people struggling with intense emotions, self-destructive patterns, or relationship difficulties. Attachment-based approaches explore relational patterns formed early in life and help people build more secure ways of connecting, which can be particularly useful for those coping with abandonment, adoption, or attachment issues.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Dr. Myers collaborates with each person to understand their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts methods as treatment unfolds so the work remains relevant and effective.

Online therapy options including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging add flexibility to care. These formats make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, continue therapy during life transitions, and access support when in-person visits are difficult. For many people, remote sessions provide a practical way to engage in consistent, meaningful therapeutic work with a licensed professional.