Waynette Speakman, LMHC
Florida · 12 years in practice
Waynette Speakman is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Florida who helps people facing stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, self-esteem struggles, depression, ADHD, addictions, and relationship or family concerns.
License and registration
- LMHC, Florida
- MH12401 · expires March 2027
- NPI
- 1922518521 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 12
- Languages
- English
Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.
About Waynette
Waynette Speakman is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Florida who helps people facing stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, self-esteem struggles, depression, ADHD, addictions, and relationship or family concerns. She connects with clients in plain language and focuses on practical steps that fit daily life. Her approach aims to reduce overwhelm and help people regain a sense of control.
With 12 years of experience, she blends Existential therapy ideas with client-centered care and cognitive-behavioral tools.
Background and approach
That means conversations look at what matters most to a person now, alongside concrete skills to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Mindfulness and dialectical behavior ideas are added when they suit someone’s needs. Waynette draws on a mix of past and present-focused work.
She pays attention to personal history and family patterns without getting stuck there. Sessions often move toward clear goals and small experiments clients can try between meetings. She offers several ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
These options let people choose what fits their schedule and comfort level. Clients typically find a pace that works for them and adjust goals as they go. The first conversations focus on what the person wants to change and simple steps to start moving toward that goal.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Waynette lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- ADHD
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Eating disorders
- Anger management
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Divorce and separation
- Family problems
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Waynette names
- Existential Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
Therapeutic approaches and online care
Existential therapy helps people look at life’s big questions and personal meaning. It focuses on values, choice, and what gives life purpose, which can be useful when someone faces major life changes or feels stuck. Client-centered therapy emphasizes a warm, nonjudgmental relationship where the person’s own goals guide the work; it’s helpful for building self-understanding and confidence. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical skills to notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress management.Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. The therapist works collaboratively to identify goals, try different techniques, and adjust the plan based on what helps most. Clients are invited to give feedback and steer the focus so sessions match their needs and preferences.
Online therapy is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to make sessions easier to fit into busy lives. Video calls let people see facial cues and hold deeper conversations. Phone sessions can be lower bandwidth and good for a shorter check-in. Live chat and text messaging allow quick touchpoints and ongoing support between sessions. These options make it simpler to maintain steady progress while balancing work, family, or other commitments.
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Questions people ask
What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, addictions, self-esteem, parenting and many relationship and family issues. Additional focuses include trauma, eating concerns, anger, and coping with life changes.
What is the general therapeutic style and approach?
The approach mixes Existential therapy with client-centered and cognitive-behavioral methods. Sessions look at personal meaning while teaching practical skills to change thoughts and behaviors.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
The therapist has 12 years of experience working with a range of emotional and behavioral concerns. That background informs a practical, goal-focused way of working.
What credentials and location are listed for this clinician?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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