Jennifer Dorado, LMHC

Jennifer Dorado is a licensed mental health counselor in Florida with 17 years of experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, anger, low self-esteem, and life changes. Jennifer also supports those coping with ADHD, compassion fatigue, relationship strain, and family issues.

She takes a straightforward, compassionate approach. Sessions focus on identifying problems and practical steps to move forward. Jennifer works at the client’s pace and looks for strengths to build on, rather than pushing quick fixes.

Jennifer draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy alongside client-centered and mindfulness approaches. She uses these methods to help people notice unhelpful thoughts, clarify values, and try new behaviors. Motivational Interviewing and narrative tools are used when exploring change and personal stories.

In session, the work is goal-oriented and collaborative. Conversations explore what matters to the person and what gets in the way. Jennifer offers tools for coping, communication, and managing strong emotions so daily life becomes more manageable.

Her background includes a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Florida International University and a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from Trinity International University. Jennifer’s experience spans community settings where she supported people through addiction, family conflict, and trauma recovery. She invites clients to take the first step and to shape therapy around their needs.

Using practical approaches in online therapy

Jennifer commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, and day-to-day stress because it teaches concrete skills to test thoughts and try different actions.

She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify what matters to them and take committed steps toward those values. ACT is helpful when someone feels stuck by painful feelings and wants ways to act despite discomfort. Client-centered techniques are woven in to make sessions feel supportive and respectful of each person’s pace.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful. Together they adjust methods over time so sessions match real needs and changing priorities.

Online therapy is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video is useful for face-to-face interaction, phone can fit a tight schedule or lower bandwidth, live chat and messaging work well for brief check-ins or people who prefer typing. These options make it easier to schedule regular sessions and to use therapy in everyday life.