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Chavekka Edwards

Chavekka Edwards

LMHC

Therapist · Florida · 8+ years of experience

Practical care for anger and family stress

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  • Person-centered approach
  • Practical skills
  • Goal-focused planning

About Chavekka

Chavekka Edwards is a licensed mental health counselor who helps people manage anger, family conflict, trauma, depression, and anxiety. She practices in Florida and brings a straightforward, respectful approach to sessions. Her work focuses on practical steps that people can use between meetings to feel steadier in daily life.

Chavekka emphasizes listening first and tailoring conversations to each person's needs. She uses clear goals and simple tools so clients can try new ways of responding to stress and difficult emotions. Sessions move at a steady pace and focus on what matters most to the individual.

Her background blends a person-centered stance with techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness. That means she pays attention to the person's experience while helping them notice and change unhelpful thoughts and habits. She also draws on narrative and motivational approaches to help people reshape the stories they tell about themselves and find practical motivation to act differently.

Chavekka has eight years of clinical experience as a Florida licensed mental health counselor (LMHC). She aims to create a calm, respectful space where people can name what is hard and try small changes that add up. Many clients work on issues like parenting strain, relationship communication, grief, self-esteem, and coping with life changes.

When someone reaches out, Chavekka will work with them to set goals and choose techniques that fit. She supports step-by-step progress and adjusts plans as needs shift.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Family conflictsTrauma and abuseAnger managementDepressionADHD

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

8+ years

Credentials

Florida

Languages

English

How Chavekka's Approaches Work Online

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to each person's needs. It helps people feel heard and decide which changes matter most to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thought and behavior and offers concrete exercises to try between sessions, which is useful for anger, anxiety, and depression.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what feels practical, then choose or combine methods together. This is a collaborative process and plans can change as needs shift.

Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since formats are not listed in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce commute time. It also can support using tools between sessions, such as worksheets and exercises, so learning continues outside the meeting time.

At a glance

Listed location
Florida
Experience
8+ years
Credentials
LMHC
Languages
English
License (Florida)
LMHC · No. MH21622
NPI
1215463476

As listed by the therapist. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?

Areas of focus include anger, family conflict, trauma and abuse, depression, anxiety, stress, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting, grief, and related concerns such as self-esteem and career stress.

How would you describe the therapist's style in sessions?

Sessions are person-centered and straightforward. The therapist listens first, then works with clients to set clear goals and try practical tools between meetings.

What is the therapist's professional background?

The clinician has eight years of experience working in mental health settings and focuses on helping people manage anger, trauma, family conflict, and mood concerns.

What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?

The provider holds the credential LMHC, licensed in Florida, and practices in Florida.

Are sessions offered in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking to ensure they match your needs.

How is cost handled for sessions?

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

What is the first step to begin working together?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Before you start

  • Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
  • Check that the location and license details above fit where you live.
  • If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.
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