Wilfredo Guzman

Wilfredo Guzman is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Florida who helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and issues related to LGBT identity. He also supports people struggling with low self-esteem, feelings of isolation and loneliness, and questions around life purpose. Wilfredo writes clearly and listens closely to understand what is happening right now. He trained at Rollins College, earning a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Before that he completed a Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a minor in Nonprofit Organization Management at the University of Central Florida. He has four years of professional counseling experience in varied settings. Wilfredo draws from client-centered work to build a trusting connection. He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy to create practical steps that can change thinking and behavior. He also uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find and strengthen their own motivation for change. His background includes work with people affected by homelessness, HIV, substance misuse, and trauma. He aims to meet each person where they are and to collaborate on clear, achievable goals. Sessions focus on real-life strategies, skill building, and pacing change to what the person can manage. Outside of counseling, Wilfredo enjoys time near water and connecting with community. He encourages straightforward conversation about needs and goals so therapy can fit into everyday life.

How therapy approaches translate to online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on understanding each person's experience and building a strong working relationship. In online sessions that means the therapist listens carefully and follows the client's lead to set goals and pace.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical tools to change unhelpful patterns. Applied online, CBT often uses short exercises, homework, and clear skill practice between sessions to make steady progress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or has not helped in the past. That information guides whether CBT, client-centered methods, or another approach is tried first, and adjustments are made as therapy continues.

Online therapy can help fit counseling into a busy life by reducing travel time and making scheduling easier. It also makes it simpler to use brief check-ins or focused sessions when a quick conversation will do, or to plan longer sessions for deeper work. Confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered and can choose what fits your routine.