Licensed clinical social worker recordFlorida
Ernestina Anim, LCSW
Florida
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Trauma
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Florida
- LCSW, licence SW24789
- NPI
- 1629860267
- Experience
- 3 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Florida
These details come from information Ernestina supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and PTSD
- Communication skills
About Ernestina
Ernestina Anim is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Florida with three years of practice experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship issues. Her work also addresses life changes that leave people feeling stuck or overwhelmed.
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide conversations about social anxiety, panic, and post-traumatic stress. Sessions often include practical skills for calming intense reactions and improving day-to-day functioning. She pays attention to how money worries, caregiving load, and isolation affect mood and choices.
Ernestina talks through communication problems, control issues, and struggles with guilt and shame in straightforward language. She supports people working on body image and self-love by breaking concerns into manageable steps. For those coping with impulsivity or panic attacks, she focuses on tools that can be used in the moment.
Her approach values cultural sensitivity and respect for each person's background. That means listening for how cultural roles, family expectations, or financial stress shape what someone brings to sessions. Work in therapy includes building clearer communication and small behavior changes that fit daily life.
Practical matters are part of the work. Ernestina helps people plan follow-through between meetings and checks how strategies are working. She encourages realistic goals and steady progress rather than quick fixes.
BHow sessions work
Evidence-based approaches and working online
Ernestina uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people with worry and trauma. One approach focuses on skill-building for anxiety and panic - practical exercises to reduce intense symptoms and increase calm in daily situations. Another approach addresses trauma and post-traumatic stress by helping people process distressing memories and develop coping strategies to manage triggers and intrusive thoughts.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. She will review goals and preferences with the client and recommend methods that fit what the person wants to change. This is a collaborative process where adjustments are made as progress is tracked.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking since formats were not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. If video is difficult, other formats may be more practical for quieter conversations or lower bandwidth; verify which formats are available when you schedule.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship concerns. Additional focuses include body image, caregiver stress, and panic attacks.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and a straightforward, practical approach. Sessions emphasize skill-building and clear steps people can use between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years of clinical experience working with the listed concerns. That experience informs how she applies evidence-based methods in practice.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Florida. Her practice location is Florida.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does cost and payment work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the chosen subscription level.
How do I begin therapy with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. The questionnaire helps match needs and preferences before the first meeting.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers