- Values-based work
- Practical coping skills
- English and Spanish
About Nuri
Nuri Chaves is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida with ten years of clinical experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, addiction recovery, anger, depression, and relationship concerns. He also offers coaching to help people make meaningful life changes and reach practical goals.
He uses a mix of approaches to match each person's needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify values and take action even when emotions are hard. Attachment-Based Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) inform his work with relationship patterns, emotional regulation, and coping skills.
Sessions are shaped by empathy, respect, and sensitivity. The therapist focuses on listening first, then building a plan that fits the client's goals. People bring real-life problems such as caregiving stress, chronic illness impacts, parenting strain, or work and career decisions, and sessions aim to produce usable steps for daily life.
He offers help in English and Spanish and works with people who are coping with health challenges as part of broader life stress. The approach balances short-term skills with longer-term exploration when needed. Nuri emphasizes practical tools, steady support, and collaboration so clients leave sessions with something they can try between meetings.
To begin, clients follow a simple intake and matching process and then schedule sessions based on availability.
He uses a mix of approaches to match each person's needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify values and take action even when emotions are hard. Attachment-Based Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) inform his work with relationship patterns, emotional regulation, and coping skills.
Sessions are shaped by empathy, respect, and sensitivity. The therapist focuses on listening first, then building a plan that fits the client's goals. People bring real-life problems such as caregiving stress, chronic illness impacts, parenting strain, or work and career decisions, and sessions aim to produce usable steps for daily life.
He offers help in English and Spanish and works with people who are coping with health challenges as part of broader life stress. The approach balances short-term skills with longer-term exploration when needed. Nuri emphasizes practical tools, steady support, and collaboration so clients leave sessions with something they can try between meetings.
To begin, clients follow a simple intake and matching process and then schedule sessions based on availability.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
LGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended 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 separationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHearing impairedHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyGottman MethodJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyInternal Family SystemsSystemic Therapy
Experience
10+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English, Spanish
How his approaches translate to online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small steps toward those values, even when emotions are difficult. It can be useful for anxiety, low mood, chronic health challenges, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and replacing them with more effective patterns; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and coping with stress. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at relationship patterns and how early bonds shape current connections, which can help with intimacy, relationship concerns, and family-related stress.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will listen to a client's goals and try methods that fit those needs. This is a collaborative process and adjustments are made based on what helps most in real life.
Confirm which session formats are offered before booking so you know what to expect. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten travel time, and allow check-ins during workday breaks. They also support continued care when people live in different regions. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT, CBT, and attachment-focused work to an online setting to build skills and plan practical steps for daily life.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist address?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, sleep and eating concerns, ADHD, and more.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He blends collaborative, compassionate listening with practical techniques. Sessions mix skills training and values-focused work to match individual goals.
What is his professional background?
He has ten years of experience in the mental health field, including work with addiction recovery and professional coaching to support lasting change.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor - LMHC - licensed in Florida and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish, and he can work with international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are supported at the time you schedule.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.