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Wilfredo Guzman

Calm, collaborative support for growth

LMHC Florida

Experience
4 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Trauma and abuse
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English

About Wilfredo

Wilfredo Guzman is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor practicing in Florida who supports people struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and concerns related to LGBT identity and self-esteem.

Background and approach

He draws on four years of clinical experience and formal training to help clients explore practical ways to reduce distress and improve daily functioning. Guzman emphasizes collaboration, inviting clients to engage in a process that links personal goals with concrete coping strategies.

He trained in clinical mental health counseling and holds a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Rollins College, following a Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a minor in Nonprofit Organization Management from the University of Central Florida.

His work integrates evidence-informed methods, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, alongside client-centered and solution-focused techniques to tailor interventions to each person’s needs. Outside clinical work he values community and often spends free time near water or socializing to recharge.

Guzman aims to build an empathic working relationship that supports problem-solving and life improvement, helping clients address issues like communication problems, gender dysphoria, HIV/AIDS related concerns, isolation, life purpose, mood disorders, and sexuality. He offers care in English and practices within Florida as an LMHC.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Care

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop concrete strategies to change behaviors, which can be helpful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related difficulties. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes an empathic, nonjudgmental relationship and supports clients in finding their own solutions and building self-understanding. Motivational Interviewing focuses on strengthening personal motivation for change by exploring ambivalence and encouraging commitment to goals.

Choosing the right approach often happens together; the therapist collaborates with each person to determine which combination of methods fits their goals, preferences, and the challenges they bring. This collaborative process allows adjustments over time so therapy can remain responsive and practical.

Online formats offered include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which provide flexibility for scheduling and for interacting in ways that feel most comfortable. These options can make ongoing support more accessible by accommodating different routines and communication styles, while allowing licensed professionals to focus on skill-building, problem solving, and progress toward personal goals.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist address?
Areas of focus include stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, LGBT concerns, and self-esteem, with additional attention to issues such as communication problems, gender dysphoria, HIV/AIDS, isolation, life purpose, mood disorders, self-love, sexuality, and young adult issues.
What therapeutic style can I expect in sessions?
The approach is collaborative and client-centered, blending practical techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with solution-focused and motivational strategies to identify goals and develop actionable coping skills.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
The practitioner has four years of professional experience working with diverse concerns and applying evidence-informed methods in counseling.
What are the therapist's credentials and where are they located?
The clinician is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida with the license identifier FL LMHC MH23894.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are provided in English, and international clients are not currently accepted at this time.
Which session formats are available for online work?
Appointments can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or through text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.
How is cost handled for therapy with this counselor?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that may be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

Communication problemsGender dysphoriaHIV / AIDSIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersSelf-loveSexualityYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

4+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English