My name is Zelimna Taveras. I am a bilingual (English/Spanish) Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of Florida. I have over 8 years of counseling experience. I have worked with children, adolescents, families, and adults with a wide range of concerns including trauma and abuse, coping with grief and loss, depression, parenting issues, self-esteem, anxiety, and anger management.
My counseling approach is trauma-focused-CBT, CBT, strength-based, motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused. My focus has been working with children, adolescents, and families impacted by trauma. I also have experience in working with at risk youths, social services, children with special needs, and homeless families. I have training in Trauma-Focused CBT, Play Therapy, CBT, as well as certification in Trauma-Focused CBT and Infant Mental Health-Attachment Therapy.
I have a passion for helping others and providing a safe and non-judgmental environment for my clients to express themselves. Therapy is an alliance of hope, in which I am committed in empowering you to make healthy decisions as you travel on the journey of wellness and stability.
Additional areas of focus:LGBT, Relationship issues, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Anger management, Self esteem, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, ADHD, Abandonment, Adoption and foster care, Attachment issues, Blended family issues, Body image, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Emptiness, Family problems, Forgiveness, Gender dysphoria, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Mood disorders, Narcissism, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Post-traumatic stress, Self-harm, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Trichotillomania, Young adult issues
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I loved my sessions with Zelimna. She is a very intelligent and resourced therapist, with a kind approach that’s also practical, sharing concrete support tools. I highly recommend her if/when she becomes available again.
Written on May 02, 2024 after therapy with Zelimna for 1 year and 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, and coping with life changes
Easily one of my favorite people. I recommend her to everyone
Written on Sep 17, 2023 after therapy with Zelimna for 2 years and 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
She is the only person I can talk to without judgment and who understands me. She is beyond helpful.
Written on Aug 28, 2023 after therapy with Zelimna for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
Zelimna is THE BEST. She has truly helped me on my healing journey.
Written on Jun 13, 2023 after therapy with Zelimna for 5 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coaching, and adhd
I an very grateful for the time taken listening and reviewing my problems and issues. I know I'm not quite done but the progress thusfar has been substantial
Written on May 12, 2023 after therapy with Zelimna for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, and anger management
Zelmina is great. She is empathetic, a great listener and a very good sounding board. Highly recommended.
Written on Sep 27, 2022 after therapy with Zelimna for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
I feel heard and feel the treatment is beneficial.
Written on Sep 01, 2022 after therapy with Zelimna for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
Excellent! Really helpful someone I can confide in.
Written on Aug 26, 2022 after therapy with Zelimna for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes
Thank you for being wonderful and insightful!
Written on Jul 27, 2022 after therapy with Zelimna for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
easy to speak with.
Written on Jul 22, 2022 after therapy with Zelimna for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, anger management, bipolar disorder, and adhd
Zelimna is always so refreshing to talk to. She brings a different way of thinking to my problems and I always see an immediate change in my mental state after talking with her. I feel like Zelimna truly cares about me and provides a comfortable environment to share and talk in.
Written on Jul 20, 2022 after therapy with Zelimna for 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and coping with life changes
It took me some time to finally find a therapist where I felt comfortable enough to speak openly. I am so grateful that I found Zelimna! I remind her every session! She's a great listener and is non judgemental which isn't common with therapist unfortunately. Overall, therapy with Zelimna has helped me in so many ways I'm truly grateful.
Written on May 17, 2022 after therapy with Zelimna for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and self esteem
She actively listens and helps me find areas that need improvement. She is very reliable and relatable. She is very easy to talk to and makes you feel heard and not judged.
Written on Mar 19, 2022 after therapy with Zelimna for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes
She is fantastic and is great at helping me work through my emotions and problems
Written on Mar 03, 2022 after therapy with Zelimna for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, eating disorders, and sleeping disorders
Zelimna has been absolutely amazing to work with! She really makes you feel comfortable and open. She gives the best advice and is an amazing listener! I looked forward to our sessions every week and made me enjoy therapy. I definitely recommend her!
Written on Feb 21, 2022 after therapy with Zelimna for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes
zelimna is amazing at listening and giving her unbiased expertise in all issues that I face from relationships with family,friends and the opposite sex
Written on Jan 26, 2022 after therapy with Zelimna for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
I've always known I needed to start therapy- but Zelimna has made that decision one of the best things for me. I feel like the progress I needed in my life to work on myself was made possible by the safe space Zelimna offers in her sessions. I really look forward to my sessions.
Written on Jan 20, 2022 after therapy with Zelimna for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
I haven’t had many sessions with her; however, she’s very kind and professional. So far she’s great at responding to my messages and her voice is very calming.
Written on Dec 17, 2021 after therapy with Zelimna for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, and self esteem
Zelimna is the active listener I needed. She supports you as you guide yourself through your challenges.
Written on Nov 17, 2021 after therapy with Zelimna for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Zelimna is great! Very kind and understanding and I'd be likely to recommend her to a friend
Written on Sep 22, 2021 after therapy with Zelimna for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, and adhd
Zelimna is amazing! And compassionate!
Written on Aug 12, 2021 after therapy with Zelimna for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
Honestly I was nervous to start therapy and Zelimina helped me throughout the whole process she helps guide you so much!!!
Written on Aug 05, 2021 after therapy with Zelimna for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, anger management, and coping with life changes
Zelemna is kind, compassionate, and very appreciated
Written on Jul 12, 2021 after therapy with Zelimna for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and coaching
Zelimna has been the most caring, understanding, and overall wonderful counselor that I could have ever hoped for. I was cautious to give therapy another try after a less than stellar experience in the past and Zelimna has erased all of those fears and doubts. I look forward to our sessions every week and do not know how I would have navigated this chapter in my life without her.
Written on Jul 07, 2021 after therapy with Zelimna for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Working with her has helped me tremendously :) She is amazing, super supportive and helpful. She understands my concerns and understands me and needs. She is absolutely wonderful. I thank her for all her work. She's great ! :)
Written on Jun 24, 2021 after therapy with Zelimna for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and adhd
From the moment I first spoke with Zelimna, I could tell I was going to enjoy her as my counselor. She is very personable and professional and asks relevant question. She allows me to discover my own answers and listens without any judgement. I just started with her, but she has helped me tremendously so far.
Written on Jun 10, 2021 after therapy with Zelimna for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and career difficulties
Zelimna is very compassionate and understanding! It’s only been 2 sessions, but I look forward to hearing her opinion and thoughts about my issues.
Written on Jun 07, 2021 after therapy with Zelimna for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, and coping with life changes
This was my first time ever doing therapy so I wasn’t sure what to expect but Zelimna is so patient and kind and has made me feel so comfortable.
Written on Jun 02, 2021 after therapy with Zelimna for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, parenting issues, self esteem, and adhd
I’m loving Better Help and Zelimna!
Written on May 06, 2021 after therapy with Zelimna for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, eating disorders, parenting issues, and self esteem
Love the platform. Zelimna is so nice and compassionate. I am so pleased with our sessions.
Written on May 05, 2021 after therapy with Zelimna for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
My sessions with Zelimna Tavaras have been very helpful. The combination of being strength based and motivational have inspired the strength within myself to be a large part of the solution to my anxiety, helping my focus and concentration. In this crazy time of the pandemic, her counseling opened my eyes to self healing and I am now able to better cope with what I can control and to let go of what I can’t control. I highly recommend her.
Written on Apr 28, 2021 after therapy with Zelimna for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and adhd
Excellent ear with great advice and perspectives!
Written on Apr 13, 2021 after therapy with Zelimna for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and intimacy-related issues
She had been so supportive and makes me think about things in a different light. I feel so comfortable opening up to her during our sessions
Written on Apr 11, 2021 after therapy with Zelimna for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting issues, and self esteem
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