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Chavekka Edwards

Therapist · Florida

Chavekka Edwards, LMHC

Compassionate, practical counseling for life challenges

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  • Family conflict support
  • Trauma and grief
  • Stress and mood

About Chavekka

Chavekka Edwards is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Florida who helps people facing family conflict, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, anxiety, and stress. She focuses on everyday concerns like parenting, relationship strain, career stress, self-esteem, and managing life changes. She frames therapy as a practical step toward clearer thinking and steadier emotions.

Edwards uses a conversational, respectful style and adapts sessions to each person's needs. She listens first and helps clients set goals that feel realistic. Her pace is steady and collaborative, and she emphasizes small, manageable changes rather than sweeping promises.

Her approach draws on several methods that map onto common problems. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify unhelpful thinking and build different habits. Mindfulness work encourages grounding skills to reduce overwhelm. Client-Centered Therapy keeps the conversation focused on what matters most to the person in the room.

With eight years of experience as an LMHC, Edwards brings practical problem-solving to emotional struggles like grief, intimacy issues, bipolar mood concerns, ADHD, chronic illness and caregiving stress. She also addresses topics such as abandonment, attachment concerns, blended family dynamics, body image, chronic pain and cancer-related adjustment.

Sessions aim to balance short-term coping skills with longer-term clarity about values and goals. Edwards invites straightforward conversation about challenges and hopes, and she helps people move from feeling stuck toward clearer choices.

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 these approaches can work online

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters most to the client, helping people feel heard and understood as they name priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks down troubling thoughts and behaviors into specific patterns and teaches practical exercises to change them, which is useful for anxiety, depression, and anger. Mindfulness Therapy trains simple attention and breathing practices to reduce overwhelm and improve day-to-day emotion management.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and suggest methods that fit those needs. Decisions about which techniques to use are collaborative and can shift as progress is made.

The profile does not specify which online formats are offered, so confirm current session options with the therapist before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. They also let people practice skills in the settings where problems actually occur, which can speed up applying what is learned in sessions to everyday life.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist help with?

She supports people dealing with family conflict, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, anxiety, stress, grief, and intimacy-related issues. Other focuses include ADHD, parenting, caregiving stress, chronic illness, and relationship communication problems.

What is the therapist's general approach in sessions?

Sessions are collaborative and person-focused. The therapist listens first, tailors a plan to each person's needs, and uses practical techniques to address daily problems and emotions.

How much experience does the therapist have?

The clinician has eight years of professional experience working with a range of concerns including mood, trauma, and family issues.

What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?

This clinician holds the LMHC credential and is licensed in Florida.

In which language are sessions offered and are international clients accepted?

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

Which session formats are used for meeting with this therapist?

The original profile did not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options with the provider before booking.

How is cost handled for sessions?

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

How do I begin working with this therapist?

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