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Myles Machado, LCSW

Practical, strength-focused therapy for life challenges

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About Myles

Myles Machado offers a calm, straightforward style for people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, addictions, and relationship problems. He meets each person where they are and focuses on practical steps to reduce distress and regain control. Myles uses clear language and short-term goals so conversations feel useful from the first session.

He works from a client-centered stance, which means he follows the person's lead and builds on their strengths. He also draws on cognitive behavioral tools to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.

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How Myles works

When emotions run high, he uses dialectical behavior therapy skills to teach regulation and grounding techniques. Myles holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential, LCSW, in Florida and brings seven years of professional experience. He helps people who are coping with parenting strain, career changes, chronic illness, compassion fatigue, and issues around identity and intimacy.

He also supports people dealing with abandonment, attachment wounds, and communication problems. Sessions are offered in English and are available to international clients. Myles uses video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

His approach aims to be collaborative, practical, and paced to each person’s comfort. For someone who wants concrete skills and an empathetic listener, he offers brief tools and steady support. He encourages people to set clear goals and checks progress together as treatment continues.

Myles lists 9 ways of working on the entry:

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What Myles works with

The areas below are the ones Myles selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.

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Training and background

Register LCSW
Years in practice 7
Languages English
Session format Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging
Country Florida

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Online support options

Approaches and online care that fit your life

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and building on a person's strengths. The therapist follows the person's lead, asks questions that matter to them, and helps set goals based on what the person values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect and teaches practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns and reduce symptoms. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, teaches specific skills for managing strong emotions, improving distress tolerance, and improving communication in tense moments.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss needs, goals, and preferences and then suggest starting steps. That decision is collaborative and can be adjusted over time based on what helps most.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet. Video calls let people have a conversation much like an office visit. Phone sessions can be used when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging work well for short check-ins, ongoing support, or when fitting therapy into a busy day. These options make it easier to practice skills between sessions and to keep momentum during life changes.

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Common questions

What types of concerns does Myles help with?
He helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, addictions, relationship and parenting concerns, and many related issues such as abandonment, attachment, chronic illness, and compassion fatigue.
What is his therapeutic style and approach?
His work is collaborative and practical, using client-centered listening alongside cognitive behavioral techniques and dialectical behavior skills to teach coping and change unhelpful patterns.
What background and experience does he have?
He has seven years of professional experience helping people with a wide range of life and emotional challenges.
What credentials and location are on record?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Florida.
Which languages and international clients are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and communication preferences.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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