Zelimna Taveras, LMHC
- Bilingual English and Spanish
- Trauma informed care
- Family and adolescent focus
About Zelimna Taveras
Her background includes work with at-risk youth, involvement with social services, support for children with special needs, and assistance for homeless families. Zelimna's practice emphasizes trauma-informed care, drawing on Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and traditional CBT, while also incorporating strength-based, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques. She has received training in Play Therapy and holds certification in Trauma-Focused CBT as well as Infant Mental Health-Attachment Therapy.
Zelimna aims to create a non-judgmental environment where clients can express themselves and explore change. She frames therapy as a collaborative alliance that fosters hope and empowers individuals and families to make healthier choices and pursue greater stability. Her bilingual skills in English and Spanish enable communication with a wider range of clients across cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Zelimna Taveras have?
Zelimna Taveras has eight years of professional counseling experience.
Is Zelimna Taveras a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LMHC - Licensed Mental Health Counselor - and her Florida license is FL LMHC MH17344.
In which languages does Zelimna Taveras provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English and Spanish.
Where is Zelimna Taveras located?
She is located in Florida.
How can I work with Zelimna Taveras as my therapist?
You can work with Zelimna Taveras through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Zelimna Taveras work with international clients?
Zelimna Taveras does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Zelimna Taveras cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic approaches and online care
Zelimna integrates Attachment-Based Therapy, which explores how early relationships influence current patterns and helps clients build healthier connections, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a practical approach that identifies unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and introduces strategies for change. She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) techniques to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness when intense emotions and relationship challenges are present.
The therapist emphasizes that finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. She works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting tools and strategies as progress is made.
Online therapy with Zelimna offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules and to access care from different locations. These options support continuity of treatment and provide multiple ways for clients to engage with licensed professionals and therapists in a format that feels most comfortable and practical for them.