About Edgar
Edgar Pena helps people facing addictions, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, low self esteem, depression, anxiety, and major life changes. He is a licensed mental health counselor with ten years of practice in Florida. Edgar uses plain language and a steady presence to make hard conversations easier to start.
He creates an open space where people can talk about what they are thinking and feeling without judgment. Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer thinking rather than jargon.
How Edgar works
Edgar listens first, then helps shape goals that feel manageable and relevant to day-to-day life. Edgar draws on client-centered work to follow each person’s pace and priorities. He also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thinking and build different habits.
Emotionally-focused methods guide conversations about attachment, closeness, and ways to repair important relationships. Many people come with stress, grief, or mood struggles and want concrete ways to cope. Edgar aims to teach tools that fit into a typical week, such as simple behavior changes and short exercises to try between sessions.
He checks progress together and adjusts plans when something isn’t working. Edgar offers sessions in English and Spanish and accepts clients both inside and outside the United States. He encourages anyone feeling stuck to take the first step toward better balance and clearer choices.
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What Edgar works with
The areas below are the ones Edgar selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
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Training and background
| Register | LMHC |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 10 |
| Languages | English, Spanish |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Florida |
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Online support options
Approaches you can use online
Edgar uses client-centered therapy to follow each person's concerns and priorities. This approach means the therapist listens closely and helps clients set goals that feel relevant to their lives. It works well for people who need a calm, accepting space to talk about painful or confusing experiences.He also uses cognitive behavioral therapy, which looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect. CBT breaks problems into smaller parts and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful thinking or actions. This approach often helps with anxiety, depression, and coping strategies after difficult events.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Edgar will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences and suggest what to try first. He checks in regularly and adjusts the plan if something doesn’t feel like the right fit.
Online sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video lets people see facial cues and have longer conversations. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit into a work break. Live chat and messaging are useful for quick check-ins, short updates, or when writing feels easier than speaking. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy life and to continue work from different locations.
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