- Stress and anxiety
- CBT strategies
- Mindfulness skills
About Waynette
Waynette Speakman is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida with 12 years of clinical experience. She works with young adults and others facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family difficulties, parenting concerns, ADHD, addictions, eating issues, and coping with life changes.
She uses a mix of practical, goal-focused work that borrows from client-centered ideas and cognitive behavioral techniques. Sessions tend to look at current routines and habits, pinpoint small changes, and practice new responses to old triggers. She also draws on dialectical behavior therapy skills and mindfulness to help manage intense emotions and build steadier coping skills.
Waynette’s background includes a master's degree in counseling from the University of South Florida. Her Florida LMHC credential is noted in materials she provides. Over a dozen years in practice has given her experience with issues like attachment concerns, body image, codependency, and grief after separation.
In session she emphasizes clear goals and practical steps. Conversations often cover how past patterns influence current choices, but the focus stays on making forward progress. Motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques may be used to increase motivation and create actionable plans.
People considering therapy with her are encouraged to think about what they want to change first. That makes the initial sessions efficient and helps shape a work plan that fits study, work, and early adult life demands.
How her methods translate to online work
Waynette commonly uses client-centered ideas and cognitive behavioral therapy in her work. Client-centered approaches focus on listening, reflecting, and helping the person set their own agenda; this helps when someone needs support naming priorities and decisions. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and teaches concrete skills for change, which is useful for anxiety, depression, and ADHD-related routines.Finding the best approach is part of the early sessions. She will work collaboratively to identify goals, test methods, and adjust techniques based on what helps most. That means trying skills, checking what fits day-to-day life, and switching emphasis if needed.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments around study or work, shorten check-ins when time is limited, and reduce travel time. It also allows practice of skills in the contexts where problems occur, like at home or between shifts. Licensed professionals tailor pacing and technique to each person’s schedule and goals.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
Waynette works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, parenting issues, ADHD, addictions, eating concerns, and coping with life changes among other areas.
What is her general therapy style?
She uses a practical, goal-focused approach drawing on client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral techniques, DBT skills, and mindfulness to build coping strategies and change routines.
How much experience does she have?
She has 12 years of clinical experience working with a variety of adult concerns and life transitions.
What credentials and region are listed?
She is a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and practices in Florida.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are session costs handled?
Costs vary with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy through BetterHelp is for adults aged 18 and over and is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.