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George Vega

Collaborative skills-based therapy for real-life challenges

LMHC Florida

Experience
11 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English

About George

George Vega is a licensed mental health counselor with eleven years of clinical experience who practices in Florida. He has supported people facing stress and anxiety, addiction concerns, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, and several intimacy and family-related issues.

Background and approach

His practice also addresses concerns such as ADHD, bipolar symptoms, compassion fatigue, career stress, and a range of more specific topics including abandonment and attachment issues, blended family dynamics, chronic illness and pain, and concerns related to kink and alternative sexual culture.

His approach centers on creating an open, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore thoughts and emotions and identify practical steps forward. He draws from evidence-informed methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to tailor work to each person.

George emphasizes collaboration, helping people clarify goals and build skills to manage difficult feelings and move toward meaningful change. George accepts clients in Florida and conducts sessions in English.

He holds LMHC licensure with documented registrations in New York and Florida and offers several formats for therapy to fit different schedules and needs.

Therapeutic approaches adapted for online care

George commonly integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy into his work. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns through practical exercises, which can help with anxiety, depression, and addiction-related behaviors. ACT emphasizes values-driven action and learning to relate differently to painful thoughts and feelings, a useful approach for coping with stress, grief, and life transitions.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. He will discuss each method, listen to your preferences and goals, and adjust the plan as sessions progress so therapy aligns with what matters to you and what helps in day-to-day life.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and communication styles. These options make it easier to access therapy from home or work and to continue care during life changes, while allowing therapists to use CBT and ACT exercises, skills coaching, and reflective conversation in formats that fit each client.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does George work with?
He works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related problems, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, and family matters among others.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He offers a collaborative, nonjudgmental approach that emphasizes skill-building and practical strategies while attending to emotions and underlying patterns.
What is his professional background and experience?
He has eleven years of professional experience providing mental health care and clinical support across a range of concerns and settings.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
He is an LMHC licensed in New York and Florida with identifiers NY LMHC 008108 and FL LMHC MH20735, and he practices in Florida.
Which languages does he use in sessions and can he work internationally?
Sessions are conducted in English, and he is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available for working together?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and scheduling needs.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to begin therapy with him?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling a session according to his availability.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

LGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommitment issuesControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen'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 MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

11+ years

Licensed

Florida, New York

Languages

English