

I completed my Masters degree in Marriage and Family Therapy and have been licensed for more than 8 years. I've gained valuable experience working with clients across numerous agencies and 4 years of private practice to assist couples, individuals, and families like you to address anxiety, depression, trauma, work stress, couples therapy, divorce/break ups, and grief/loss.
I received both my Bachelors and Masters degrees from Central Michigan University. I have worked in hospital settings as well as private practice. I have had great success with the virtual format and am thankful for such ease for my clients to have sessions without the trouble of travel. I work primarily with teens and women, working to build skills to manage a variety of snuggles.
Welcome! Creating a space where you feel safe, heard, and understood is the cornerstone of my clinical practice. I am Dr. Lyda HG. I am a National Board-Certified Counselor (NCC) and Licensed Professional Counselor to practice in Florida (LMHC). I obtained my PhD in Counseling at George Washington University and my master’s in clinical Mental Health at Villanova University.
I am a Catholic, bilingual, and bicultural clinical mental health counselor providing services in English and Spanish. I migrated to the United States 19 years ago as an international student. I bring a deep understanding of diverse lived experiences and the unique stressors related to acculturation and immigration. Also, I am an assistant professor, proudly teaching at the university level, to the next generation of master and doctoral students in Counseling.
I am a licensed mental health counselor and Florida native. While I work with individuals of all ages, my primary work is with children and adolescents. I have training in behavior modification, family therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and developmental psychology. I work with individuals as young as 4 years old through adulthood. I strive to provide the most meaningful the most meaningful and effective clinical interventions to address client needs.
Individual treatment takes many forms–including non-directive play experiences, structured psychoeducational experiences, creative experiences using the arts, direct problem-solving and dialogue. However, regardless of the method of intervention, I aim to create both a trusting relationship and a comfortable environment so that healing can begin.
It can be incredibly difficult to reach out for help and be vulnerable with a stranger. I hope to be able to take this journey with you and/or your loved one. At this time, I am offering telehealth (virtual appointments) with flexible scheduling. Feel free to reach out with any questions or to schedule your free 20 minute consultation.
I’m a therapist, a mom, and a human first. I know how messy, beautiful, and overwhelming this season of life can be—because I’m in it too.
I specialize in supporting people through pregnancy, postpartum, and early motherhood, including breastfeeding grief, birth trauma, and the identity shifts that can come with becoming a parent. My approach is warm, honest, and deeply compassionate, blending trauma-informed therapies like EMDR, IFS, ACT, and DBT to help you feel more like yourself again.
You don’t have to navigate this alone.


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