Waynette Speakman, LMHC
Waynette Speakman - Goal-focused LMHC
- Adlerian and CBT-informed
- Tele-mental health provider
- Solution-focused strategies
About Waynette Speakman
Waynette Speakman is a licensed mental health counselor who blends practical strategies with a respectful, forward-looking approach. She holds the LMHC credential - Licensed Mental Health Counselor - and has also earned national certifications that reflect additional training and clinical focus: National Certified Counselor (NCC), Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor (CCMHC) through the National Board for Certified Counselors, and Board Certified - TeleMental Health Provider (BC-THP). She completed a Master of Arts in Counseling at the University of South Florida in 2007.
Waynette primarily practices from an Adlerian perspective, a model that integrates psychodynamic, cognitive, and behavioral techniques to form a clear, goal-oriented plan for change. That orientation emphasizes future-focused work while still accounting for past history, birth order, and family dynamics as pieces of a larger life picture. She routinely incorporates cognitive and behavioral strategies to help clients build practical skills and change unhelpful patterns, and she layers in solution-focused methods and motivational interviewing to encourage positive, goal-directed problem solving.
Her style centers on creating actionable steps and measurable progress rather than dwelling exclusively on the past. Waynette frames concerns within family and developmental context, then works collaboratively with each person to identify realistic goals and strategies for moving forward. She welcomes new clients and approaches each case with professional training in both in-person and tele-mental health care.
Waynette primarily practices from an Adlerian perspective, a model that integrates psychodynamic, cognitive, and behavioral techniques to form a clear, goal-oriented plan for change. That orientation emphasizes future-focused work while still accounting for past history, birth order, and family dynamics as pieces of a larger life picture. She routinely incorporates cognitive and behavioral strategies to help clients build practical skills and change unhelpful patterns, and she layers in solution-focused methods and motivational interviewing to encourage positive, goal-directed problem solving.
Her style centers on creating actionable steps and measurable progress rather than dwelling exclusively on the past. Waynette frames concerns within family and developmental context, then works collaboratively with each person to identify realistic goals and strategies for moving forward. She welcomes new clients and approaches each case with professional training in both in-person and tele-mental health care.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseEating disordersAnger managementCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationFamily problemsGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Existential Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Waynette Speakman have?
Waynette Speakman has 12 years of experience.
Is Waynette Speakman a licensed therapist?
Yes, holds these credentials: LMHC. License details: FL LMHC MH12401.
In which languages does Waynette Speakman provide therapy?
Therapy is offered in English.
Where is Waynette Speakman located?
Waynette Speakman practices in Florida.
How can I work with Waynette Speakman as my therapist?
You can work with Waynette Speakman through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Waynette Speakman work with international clients?
Waynette Speakman does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Waynette Speakman cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches for Online Counseling
Waynette blends Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to support clients in online settings. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathic listening and collaboration, helping people feel heard and guiding them to discover their own solutions. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering concrete tools for managing anxiety, depression, and day-to-day stress.She treats finding the right approach as a collaborative process. Waynette works with each person to clarify goals, preferences, and practical needs, then adapts techniques from different approaches to create a tailored plan that fits the individual.
Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which provide flexibility for scheduling and follow-up between sessions. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care around work, family, and other commitments, while allowing therapists to deliver many of the same interactive exercises, skill-building practices, and conversational therapeutic work that occur in person.