Zelimna Taveras, LMHC
Bilingual trauma-informed mental health counselor
- Bilingual English and Spanish
- Trauma-focused therapies
- Family and youth support
About Zelimna Taveras
Zelimna Taveras is a bilingual (English/Spanish) LMHC, which stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor, practicing in Florida with more than eight years of counseling experience. She has supported children, adolescents, families, and adults facing a range of concerns, including trauma and abuse, grief and loss, depression, parenting challenges, low self-esteem, anxiety, and anger management. Her background includes work with at-risk youth, involvement with social services, and support for children with special needs and homeless families.
Her clinical foundation emphasizes trauma-focused approaches alongside cognitive behavioral techniques, strength-based work, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused strategies. She has specific training in Trauma-Focused CBT and Play Therapy, and holds certification in Trauma-Focused CBT as well as Infant Mental Health-Attachment Therapy, which informs her work with attachment and early relational issues.
Taveras centers her practice on providing a non-judgmental space where clients can express themselves and build coping skills. She frames therapy as an alliance of hope and strives to empower individuals and families to make healthier decisions while pursuing greater stability and wellness. She brings a calm, committed presence to the therapeutic process and supports clients as they move through change and healing.
Her clinical foundation emphasizes trauma-focused approaches alongside cognitive behavioral techniques, strength-based work, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused strategies. She has specific training in Trauma-Focused CBT and Play Therapy, and holds certification in Trauma-Focused CBT as well as Infant Mental Health-Attachment Therapy, which informs her work with attachment and early relational issues.
Taveras centers her practice on providing a non-judgmental space where clients can express themselves and build coping skills. She frames therapy as an alliance of hope and strives to empower individuals and families to make healthier decisions while pursuing greater stability and wellness. She brings a calm, committed presence to the therapeutic process and supports clients as they move through change and healing.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
LGBTRelationship issuesGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Gottman Method Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Zelimna Taveras have?
Zelimna Taveras has 8 years of counseling experience.
Is Zelimna Taveras a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the LMHC credential, which stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor. License details: FL LMHC MH17344.
In which languages does Zelimna Taveras provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English and Spanish.
Where is Zelimna Taveras located?
She is located in Florida.
How can I work with Zelimna Taveras as my therapist?
You can work with Zelimna Taveras through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Zelimna Taveras work with international clients?
Zelimna Taveras does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Zelimna Taveras 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, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. 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.
Attachment and CBT Approaches for Online Care
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape emotional patterns and interpersonal connections. It helps people explore attachment needs, repair relational wounds, and build more secure ways of relating to others, which can be especially useful for those with adoption, foster care, or abandonment histories.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, examines the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It offers practical strategies to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and develop coping skills through structured techniques and collaborative goal-setting.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, combines acceptance and change-focused strategies to teach emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. It can be helpful for intense emotions, relationship conflicts, and patterns of reactivity.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Zelimna Taveras collaborates with clients to identify which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adapting techniques as progress unfolds.
Online therapy with a licensed professional offers flexibility in how and when sessions occur. Video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging allow for continuity of care, easier scheduling around daily life, and access to therapeutic support from different locations, while retaining the same clinical approaches used in person.