- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma informed work
- CBT and mindfulness
About Sudonna
Sudonna Harris is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida with eight years of clinical experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, coping with life changes, LGBT concerns, career stress, and compassion fatigue. Sudonna also addresses postpartum depression and other mood-related challenges.
She uses practical, conversational methods rather than jargon. Sessions focus on what is happening now and what can be changed. Sudonna draws on client-centered work to listen and reflect, cognitive behavioral techniques to spot and shift unhelpful thoughts, and trauma-focused approaches when past events continue to cause distress.
Her work includes short-term, goal-oriented tools as well as space for deeper processing. Mindfulness exercises and solution-focused tasks may be used to help manage symptoms between meetings. She supports people dealing with abandonment, attachment problems, communication difficulties, isolation, and questions of life purpose.
Sudonna helps clients address specific life transitions such as returning to work, becoming a parent, or navigating identity and relationships in early adulthood. She aims to make sessions straightforward - identifying practical steps, testing changes, and checking progress. Expect clear talk about patterns, everyday coping strategies, and simple exercises to try outside session.
Her practice is based in Florida and she conducts work in English. The process begins with a short questionnaire and scheduling a first session. This approach is aimed at people who want direct, usable skills alongside thoughtful discussion of deeper issues.
Therapeutic approaches and working online
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and understanding without steering the conversation. It helps people clarify what matters to them and identify their own next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches concrete skills for shifting unhelpful thinking and behavior. Trauma-focused therapy concentrates on the effects of past harm and uses paced, evidence-informed steps to reduce reactivity and improve daily functioning.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels doable, and then try methods that match those priorities. This is a collaborative process that can change as needs evolve.
The specific online session formats offered by this practitioner are not listed here, so confirm current session options before booking. In general, remote sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten commute time, and allow check-ins during transitional periods like starting a new job or returning to study. Some formats also let people choose shorter check-ins when time is tight or avoid video when bandwidth is limited. Licensed professionals can adapt approaches like CBT and mindfulness to work over distance while focusing on practical tools and progress checks.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
Sudonna supports adults with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, coping with life changes, LGBT concerns, career stress, compassion fatigue, and related areas such as attachment and isolation.
What is her style of therapy?
She uses a conversational, practical approach combining client-centered listening with techniques from CBT, mindfulness, solution-focused work, and trauma-focused therapy.
How much experience does she have?
She has eight years of experience working with adults on a range of mood, stress, trauma, and life-transition concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a Florida LMHC, which stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor, and practices in Florida.
Does she work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and how much do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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