- Family conflict help
- Grief and end-of-life
- Mindful CBT
About Chavekka
Chavekka Edwards is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida who helps people facing family conflict, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, anxiety, and grief. She focuses on practical steps and steady support when life feels overwhelming. Chavekka speaks English and brings eight years of professional experience to her practice.
She meets each person where they are and shapes conversations around real problems. Sessions center on listening first, then working together to set small, manageable goals. Chavekka uses talking, reflection, and practical exercises to address stress, relationship struggles, parenting strain, and career concerns.
Her approach blends several evidence-based methods to match a client's needs. Cognitive behavioral techniques are used to spot and change unhelpful thinking and behavior. Client-centered methods make room for the client's pace and priorities. She also uses mindfulness and narrative tools to help people notice patterns and reframe painful stories.
Chavekka supports people dealing with long-term health issues, caregiving stress, and end-of-life concerns that arise in hospice and medical settings. She also helps with issues like abandonment, attachment struggles, body image, and chronic illness coping. In sessions she brings compassion and clear, step-by-step planning.
Beginning therapy usually starts with a short intake to identify goals and next steps. Chavekka encourages collaboration and ongoing adjustment of the plan as progress is made. Her style is straightforward, respectful, and focused on what helps most right now.
She meets each person where they are and shapes conversations around real problems. Sessions center on listening first, then working together to set small, manageable goals. Chavekka uses talking, reflection, and practical exercises to address stress, relationship struggles, parenting strain, and career concerns.
Her approach blends several evidence-based methods to match a client's needs. Cognitive behavioral techniques are used to spot and change unhelpful thinking and behavior. Client-centered methods make room for the client's pace and priorities. She also uses mindfulness and narrative tools to help people notice patterns and reframe painful stories.
Chavekka supports people dealing with long-term health issues, caregiving stress, and end-of-life concerns that arise in hospice and medical settings. She also helps with issues like abandonment, attachment struggles, body image, and chronic illness coping. In sessions she brings compassion and clear, step-by-step planning.
Beginning therapy usually starts with a short intake to identify goals and next steps. Chavekka encourages collaboration and ongoing adjustment of the plan as progress is made. Her style is straightforward, respectful, and focused on what helps most right now.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
8+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Client-centered therapy focuses on creating a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the therapist follows the client's lead and helps clarify goals. This approach suits people who want guidance at their own pace and a therapist who listens more than directs.Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. Sessions often include practical exercises and homework to try between meetings, which can help with anxiety, depression, anger, and stress-related problems.
Mindfulness techniques teach simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and increase calm. These tools pair well with CBT to help people notice patterns without getting overwhelmed.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences, and will adjust the plan as progress is made.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It also makes it possible to continue counseling when caregiving duties, illness, or geographic distance would otherwise get in the way.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Chavekka address?
She helps people with family conflict, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, anxiety, grief, parenting, and related issues such as abandonment, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and body image.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and practical, focusing on listening first, then setting small goals and using exercises to change thinking and behavior.
What is her clinical background?
She holds a Licensed Mental Health Counselor credential and brings eight years of professional experience working with a variety of emotional and relational concerns.
Where is she based and licensed?
She is licensed in Florida as an LMHC and practices from that state.
In which languages can sessions be conducted?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and payment handled?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.