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Entry 357515Florida / United States

Liesl Botelho

Liesl Botelho, LCSW

Florida 15 years in practice

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LCSW - mood and relationship concerns

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  • Stress and anxiety
  • Grief and loss
  • Self esteem work

About Liesl

Liesl Botelho is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Florida with 15 years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationships, grief, self-esteem, and depression. Liesl works with adults navigating emotional strain and life transitions. Sessions are offered in English.

Liesl listens for the everyday patterns that make life harder. She helps people name what’s going on and choose small changes that can make daily life more manageable. Conversations cover how stress shows up, reactions to loss, mood shifts, and difficulties connecting with others.

Her approach is practical and direct. Liesl breaks problems into clear steps and helps clients try different ways to respond. She works on communication skills, managing overwhelming feelings, and rebuilding confidence after loss or conflict.

Liesl also supports people facing aging and geriatric issues, divorce and separation, and challenges tied to family relationships. She addresses guilt, shame, isolation, and issues common to young adults and veterans. Her practice includes attention to mood disorders and improving self-regard.

Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, a person selects the See online therapy options button, completes a short matching questionnaire, and schedules a first session. If you need clarity about session types offered, confirm current options before booking.

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How evidence-based approaches are used in online sessions

Many evidence-based therapeutic techniques focus on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and changing how people respond to stress. One common approach helps people notice negative thoughts, test whether they are accurate, and try alternative ways of thinking. This can reduce worry and low mood over time.

Another useful technique teaches practical skills for managing strong emotions and improving interactions. Sessions practice communication exercises, emotion regulation strategies, and small behavioral experiments to change daily routines and relationship patterns. These methods often help with anxiety, depression, and relationship strain.

Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss options, try techniques, and adjust based on what the person finds helpful. Clients and the therapist work together to match methods to current goals and life demands.

Confirm the exact session formats before booking since the biography does not list them explicitly. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people keep consistent work on communication skills and mood management without rearranging their whole day.

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Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Experience

15+ years

Listed in

Florida

Languages

English

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Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she help with?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, relationships, grief, self-esteem, and depression, plus related issues like communication problems and mood disorders.

How would you describe her approach in sessions?

Her style is practical and direct. She breaks issues into steps, practices communication skills, and tries specific ways to manage feelings.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 15 years of experience working with adults on emotional and relational concerns.

What credential and location does she hold?

She is an LCSW licensed in Florida and provides services from that state.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients schedule with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are sessions billed and what does it cost?

Cost varies with location and care is provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started with an initial session?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule the first session through the platform.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.

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