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Waynette Speakman, LMHC

Stress, Anxiety Parenting issues Self esteem, Motivation Depression ADHD
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About me

Hello,
My name is Waynette Speakman. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in the state of Florida and I am also a National Certified Counselor (NCC) and a Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor (CCMHC) through the National Board of Certified Counselors. I am also a Board Certified -TeleMental Health Provider (BC-THP). I graduated from the University of South Florida in 2007 with a Master's in Counseling.
I primarily work from an Adlerian counseling perspective as it utilizes psychodynamic, cognitive, and behavioral techniques. I incorporate cognitive and behavioral strategies into counseling to facilitate goal-directed positive behaviors, while also taking into account past history, birth order and family dynamics. Adlerian therapy is goal directed and future focused, therefore we will not spend too much time on past history, rather add it to the other pieces to create the best possible picture. I will integrate solution-focused strategies and motivational interviewing techniques to encourage problem solving from a positive goal oriented perspective.
I am really excited to meet you and start working with you.

Professional experience

11yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Parenting issues Self esteem, Motivation Depression ADHD

Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Eating disorders, Anger management, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Blended family issues, Body image, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Dependent personality, Divorce and separation, Guilt and shame, Hoarding, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Self-harm, Self-love, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Young adult issues

Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy

Services offered

Video
Phone
Live Chat
Messaging

License information

FL LMHC MH12401

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Waynette Speakman. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.

Waynette has been a godsend! I'm so grateful for her. She is kind, caring, competent, and extremely invested in my wellbeing. She is hands down the best therapist I've ever had, and I'm always looking forward to her insights during our sessions-she is inspiring and extremely helpful each and every time. Waynette is worth her weight in GOLD and then some!

Written on Oct 16, 2024 after therapy with Waynette for 8 months on issues concerning parenting issues, and adhd

I always look forward to video sessions with Waynette and know that no matter what, everything I tell her is in a judgement free zone.

Written on Sep 09, 2024 after therapy with Waynette for 3 years on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, coaching, and adhd

Waynette is so positive and encouraging! I've done lots of therapy over the years with excellent therapists. Waynette frames my issues in new and insightful ways that are really useful, actionable and healing.

Written on Sep 04, 2024 after therapy with Waynette for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd

Waynette by far is the most passionate and and down to earth therapist I have ever had. She is super easy to talk to and always has the best advice. What I love most about her is her huge heart, and that she is always checking in on me between our sessions.

Written on Jul 10, 2024 after therapy with Waynette for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, and adhd

In the beginning I was unsure how grateful I’d be for counseling. I’m extremely grateful for Ms. Waynette she’s kind, compassionate, thoughtful. I do feel we have a connection and that she really cares and understands me. I thought to write this because maybe someone else is also unsure about counseling. But I really enjoy it. It helps me decompress and understand myself a lot better as well.

Written on Jul 06, 2024 after therapy with Waynette for 4 months on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and anger management

Wynette is the perfect therapist for me. She truly cares and has unlimited expertise in the areas I need help with. I am so happy to have her in my life. She calms me and reassures me that I can get through whatever I am going through that is causing issues.

Written on Jun 28, 2024 after therapy with Waynette for 5 years and 3 months