Mayra Martinez Gelabert , LMHC

Mayra Martinez Gelabert is a Florida-licensed mental health counselor with 25 years of experience. She helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, trauma, depression, or difficult family situations. She also supports those coping with compassion fatigue and related challenges. Her approach aims to make starting therapy feel manageable and respectful of each person's pace.

Clients can expect a calm, straightforward space to talk through what matters most. Mayra focuses on listening first and helping people name their concerns. She uses practical steps to cope with strong feelings and improve everyday routines.

Her work covers a wide range of life problems, from attachment and abandonment worries to issues with body image, guilt, and forgiveness. She also addresses communication problems, control issues, divorce or separation, and caregiver stress. Financial strain, life purpose questions, and feelings of isolation are common topics in her practice.

Sessions are designed to be concrete and collaborative. Mayra helps people set small, achievable goals and practices that can be used between appointments. Over time she supports clients in noticing progress and adjusting the plan as needed.

She practices in Florida and conducts sessions in English. The first step is a short questionnaire and then scheduling a session that fits the client’s availability. Mayra encourages people to give themselves credit for taking that initial step.

Approaches and how online sessions work

Mayra draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear, practical change. One common approach emphasizes coping skills and behavioral steps to reduce anxiety and manage mood problems. This helps people handle strong emotions and build routines that feel more manageable.

Another approach centers on attachment and relationship patterns to address abandonment, communication problems, and difficulties after separation. That work looks at how past relationships shape current reactions and helps people try new ways of relating and self-soothing.

Choosing the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful. Together they try methods, check what works, and adjust the plan based on progress and changing needs.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation for deeper work. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is low or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging support brief check-ins, quick problem-solving, or ongoing encouragement between longer appointments. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy days and different lifestyles.