Dr. Elyse Schwartz Myers, LMHC - Therapist in Florida

Attachment-based methods
Cognitive behavioral tools
Emotion regulation skills

About Elyse

Dr. Elyse Schwartz Myers is a Florida LMHC with 23 years of experience. She trained in clinical psychology to the doctoral level and has spent more than two decades working with people who struggle with anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, and self-esteem issues.

She commonly helps young adults navigate big life changes such as career starts, relationship shifts, and the pressure of new independence. Her practice also addresses ADHD, bipolar disorder, eating concerns, parenting stresses, and issues related to identity and LGBT matters. She draws on several approaches to match what each person needs.

In sessions she blends attachment-focused ideas with cognitive behavioral techniques and skills from dialectical behavior therapy. That mix supports people who need clearer thinking about patterns, help managing intense emotions, or better ways to relate to others. She also uses client-centered principles to keep the work collaborative and respectful.

Her style is straightforward and nonjudgmental. She describes therapy as a place to talk through problems, practice new skills, and set concrete goals. For many young adults this means working on mood, focus, coping with transitions, and building routines that fit early adult life.

People who choose her can expect conversations about patterns, practical tools for mood and stress, and attention to relationships that matter. To start, she asks about recent struggles, goals, and what feels most urgent so sessions can be practical from the first meeting.

How her approaches translate to online work

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape present patterns. In plain terms it helps people notice recurring relationship habits and try new ways of connecting that reduce anxiety and conflict. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. It teaches clear strategies for changing unhelpful thinking and building routines that reduce depression and worry. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) provides practical skills for handling intense emotions, improving distress tolerance, and managing impulsive behavior.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. She will collaborate with each person to choose which methods to try first based on current goals, symptoms, and what feels manageable. That means sessions can shift over time from skill-building to deeper relationship work as needed.

Confirm the exact session formats before booking since the biography does not list specific online formats. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy early-adult schedule, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and remove commuting time so sessions can happen between classes or work shifts. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises, homework, and skill practice to an online setting so the focus stays on progress and usable tools.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Trauma and abuse Self esteem Depression

Also works with

LGBTFamily conflictsEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issues Communication problems Control issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgiveness Guilt and shame Impulsivity Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disorders Multicultural concerns Panic disorder and panic attacks PhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stress Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobia Women's issues Workplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

23+ years

Listed in

Florida

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly address?

She works with anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma, self-esteem and related issues listed in her specialties such as ADHD, bipolar and eating concerns.

How would you describe her therapy style?

She mixes attachment ideas, client-centered listening, CBT and DBT skills. Sessions focus on talking through problems and practicing practical tools.

How much experience does she have?

She has 23 years of experience in clinical work, including work with people across a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.

Where is she licensed and based?

She is a Florida LMHC and practices from Florida.

In what language are sessions offered?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions paid for?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What steps start the process?

Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

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