Wilfredo Guzman, LMHC

Wilfredo Guzman is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Florida who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and issues related to LGBT identity. He focuses on building a strong connection with each person so they can explore practical steps forward. Wilfredo uses straightforward, goal-oriented work to help people feel more stable and in control.

He trained at Rollins College where he earned a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Central Florida. Those academic experiences inform his approach without defining it. He brings four years of counseling experience to sessions alongside learning from life and client work.

Sessions are collaborative and centered on the person's needs. Wilfredo blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with solution-focused techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and develop concrete coping strategies. He also draws on client-centered and motivational approaches to support motivation and self-direction.

Wilfredo has worked with people facing trauma, substance misuse, housing instability, HIV, and a range of social stressors. He pays attention to how life events and identity shape wellbeing and helps people find workable steps to improve daily life. He emphasizes practical change rather than long academic explanations.

Outside of work he enjoys being near water and building community through social activities. He invites people willing to try collaborative, skill-focused work to take a step toward better day-to-day functioning.

Approaches for change and how online therapy helps

Wilfredo often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and try practical behavior changes. CBT focuses on small experiments and new skills that can reduce anxiety and low mood over time. He also uses Client-Centered Therapy which emphasizes listening, empathy, and supporting the person to set their own pace and goals.

Finding the right approach is a team effort. Wilfredo works with each person to test methods, adjust techniques, and choose what feels most useful. He supports a flexible plan that reflects the client's needs, goals, and preferences rather than a fixed protocol.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make scheduling easier. Video allows face-to-face conversation and skill demonstrations. Phone can be simpler when bandwidth is limited, and chat or messaging can suit shorter check-ins or people who prefer typing. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and keep momentum between sessions.