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Lena Longmire Lyons

Compassionate therapist blending practical tools and client strengths

LMHC Florida

Experience
15 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Bipolar, Depression
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Lena

Lena Longmire Lyons is a Florida-licensed mental health counselor with 15 years of clinical experience who focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, bipolar disorder, depression, and related concerns.

Background and approach

She approaches therapy from the perspective that each person brings important strengths and knowledge about their own life, and she aims to build on those resources to address challenges and promote well-being. Her work blends evidence-informed techniques such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) with client-centered principles that prioritize the client's goals and pace.

Lena also draws on emotion-focused strategies and mindfulness to help clients manage intense feelings, recover from trauma, and cope with life transitions. She welcomes clients who are ready to take a courageous step toward greater fulfillment and supports them through practical skills and empathic collaboration.

Practicing in Florida as an LMHC, Lena integrates motivational interviewing and solution-focused methods when helpful, tailoring sessions to each person’s needs. Her style emphasizes collaboration, respect for clients' expertise in their own lives, and steady guidance toward meaningful change.

Therapeutic approaches and how they translate to online care



Lena uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and change unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, offering practical tools for managing anxiety, depression, and stress. She also uses client-centered therapy, which emphasizes empathic listening and collaboration so clients set the pace and priorities for their own work. Emotionally-focused techniques are used when relationships or intense feelings are central concerns, helping clients better understand and process emotional experiences.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Lena works collaboratively to find what fits each person’s needs, goals, and preferences. She often combines methods, tailoring interventions over time based on what the client finds most useful and on the issues being addressed.

Online therapy with Lena is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access ongoing support from a licensed professional in Florida while balancing work, family, or other commitments.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns can Lena help with?
Lena works with a range of concerns including stress, anxiety, bipolar disorder, depression, addictions, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting, self esteem, career issues, and compassion fatigue.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style blends client-centered listening with practical, evidence-informed interventions such as CBT and emotion-focused approaches to help clients build coping skills and process emotions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 15 years of professional experience working with people facing mood disorders, trauma, life transitions, and related challenges.
Where is Lena licensed and practicing?
She is licensed as an LMHC in Florida with license number FL LMHC MH17211 and provides services to clients in that state.
Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are provided in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
She meets with clients via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are therapy costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyBipolar disorderDepression

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPostpartum depressionPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

15+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English