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Chavekka Edwards

Chavekka Edwards

LMHC · Florida

Calm, practical guidance for life changes

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  • Person-centered care
  • Practical strategies
  • Trauma-informed listening

About Chavekka

Chavekka Edwards is a Florida-based licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) who helps people facing family conflict, trauma or abuse, anger, depression, and anxiety. She speaks directly and with respect to people who are worried about change or overwhelmed by everyday stress. Chavekka presents herself as a steady presence for someone ready to take a first step toward feeling better.

She works in a conversational, person-centered way. Sessions focus on listening first, then shaping practical steps that fit each person's life. That might include looking at thinking patterns, practicing mindful moments, or telling the story of difficult events to make sense of them.

Chavekka draws on several approaches, including client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and narrative methods. She adapts these tools to issues like ADHD challenges, grief, relationship strain, parenting stress, and coping with major life changes. Adoption and foster care concerns are also listed among her focus areas.

Over eight years of clinical work in Florida inform her practice. She emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion while tailoring conversation and plans to each client's needs. Sessions aim to be practical and straightforward so people can try small changes between meetings.

Anyone considering work with Chavekka is invited to start with a brief matching questionnaire and then schedule a session based on therapist availability. The process begins with a short intake and a collaborative plan for what to work on next.

Therapeutic approaches and how they translate online

Client-centered therapy focuses on understanding each person's experience and shaping sessions around their priorities and pace. Online or in-person, this approach helps people feel heard and involved in setting goals.

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at the connection between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills for changing unhelpful patterns. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, anger, and ADHD-related challenges through short exercises and between-session practice.

Mindfulness therapy brings simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve focus. These techniques are often brief and can be practiced between meetings to support coping with stress and emotional ups and downs.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what feels comfortable, then try approaches that match those needs. This is a collaborative process and adjustments are made over time.

Session format details were not listed in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find remote sessions help them fit therapy into work, caregiving, or busy schedules, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. The focus remains on practical tools, clear goals, and regular follow-up to make sure the work is moving forward.

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

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Chavekka commonly help with?

She supports people dealing with family conflict, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, anxiety, ADHD, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting stress, and related challenges.

What is her therapeutic style like?

The approach is conversational and person-centered, with an emphasis on listening, respect, and practical steps that fit daily life.

How much experience does she have?

Chavekka has eight years of clinical experience working with a range of emotional and interpersonal concerns.

What credentials and region are listed?

She is a Florida licensed mental health counselor, listed as LMHC, and practices in Florida.

Which languages are offered and can international clients connect?

Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are available?

Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.

How are costs handled?

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

How do I begin working with her?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to therapist availability.

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