Tina Pogorzala

Practical, compassionate therapy for lifes challenges

LMHC Florida

Experience: 17 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Parenting, Anger
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Gottman Method
Languages: English

About Tina

Tina Pogorzala is a Florida-licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with 17 years of clinical experience who supports people facing a broad range of life challenges.

Background and approach

She works with individuals, couples, and families dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, parenting struggles, anger, and issues around self-esteem, sleep, eating, and career changes. Additional focus areas include adoption and foster care, attachment concerns, blended family dynamics, caregiver stress, and coping after loss or disruption.

Her style blends practical, evidence-informed techniques with attention to each persons values and goals. Tina commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behaviors, and integrates solution-focused strategies to build on client strengths and set clear, achievable steps.

She also uses mindfulness practices and relationship tools influenced by the Gottman approach when appropriate. Clients can expect respectful, compassionate care where treatment is tailored to their needs and preferences.

Tina offers flexible session formats and works collaboratively to create a plan that aligns with what the client hopes to change and accomplish.

Approaches That Translate Well to Online Care

Online sessions with Tina often draw on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and the Gottman Method. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety, depression, and stress-related symptoms; it is practical and skill-oriented, which adapts well to remote work. The Gottman Method offers structured skills and exercises to improve communication, manage conflict, and strengthen relationship connection during couples or family-focused work.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Tina works with clients to clarify goals, review what has helped in the past, and select methods that fit their needs and preferences. Together they monitor progress and adjust techniques so therapy remains relevant and focused.

Online therapy provides flexible options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate busy schedules, mobility limits, or geographic constraints within Florida. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care and practice skills between sessions while fitting therapy into everyday life.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly address?

Tina helps with stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship and family issues, parenting challenges, anger, grief, intimacy-related concerns, eating and sleeping problems, self-esteem, career transitions, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes. She also works with many additional focus areas such as adoption and foster care, attachment issues, caregiver stress, and domestic violence.

What therapeutic approaches does she use?

Her work integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy along with solution-focused methods, mindfulness practices, and tools from the Gottman Method for relationship work. She adapts these approaches to match the clients goals and situation.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She brings 17 years of professional counseling experience to her practice, applying that background to help clients navigate a wide range of emotional and relational concerns.

What are her credentials and where is she licensed?

She is a licensed mental health counselor in Florida, holding the credential FL LMHC MH12509.

Can she work with non-English speakers or international clients?

Her practice is conducted in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.

What session formats are available for appointments?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Costs vary based on location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What is the first step to begin working together?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapists availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyParenting issuesAnger managementDepression ADHD

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shame ImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

17+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English