Zoila (Mimi) Danta , LMHC

Zoila (Mimi) Danta, LMHC, is a bilingual Licensed Mental Health Counselor with 39 years of clinical and leadership experience. She provides therapeutic support in both English and Spanish and has spent decades working with adults and the elderly, as well as with children and adolescents who have been in the foster care system.

Her background includes directing DUI programs where she delivered education, individual counseling, and group therapy for people facing substance use challenges. She has extensive clinical experience addressing depression, anxiety, relationship concerns, parenting difficulties, low self-esteem, career stress, domestic violence, and a range of other mental health diagnoses. Zoila is certified in domestic violence assessment and group facilitation.

In administrative roles she has served as a Director of Quality Assurance for state and county programs, overseeing compliance with federal and state laws and working to ensure agencies delivered appropriate services. She has also trained numerous therapists in ethics, treatment planning, group therapy, and clinical assessment techniques.

Zoila approaches care with respect for cultural diversity and a consistent emphasis on empathy, sensitivity, and compassion. She draws on Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy to create individualized treatment plans that reflect each client’s needs and goals. Committed to partnering with people who are seeking change, she works alongside clients as they explore solutions and move forward.

Online Use of CBT and Solution-Focused Techniques

Zoila (Mimi) Danta uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and to learn practical skills for managing stress, anxiety, low mood, and related concerns. CBT focuses on concrete tools and exercises that clients can apply between sessions to reduce distress and build coping strategies.

She also applies Solution-Focused Therapy, which emphasizes clients' strengths and small, achievable steps toward change. This approach helps people clarify goals, recognize what is already working, and develop short-term strategies to move forward when facing relationship, parenting, or life transition challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Zoila collaborates with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and adapts treatment planning over time to reflect progress and changing priorities.

Online therapy with Zoila is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make access to licensed professionals easier for clients in Florida and internationally, allowing consistent support without the need for in-person visits.