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Waynette Speakman, LMHC

Goal-focused counseling with practical, supportive strategies
  • Adlerian perspective
  • Solution focused support
  • Motivation and behavior change

About Waynette Speakman

Waynette Speakman is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida. She is also a National Certified Counselor (NCC) and a Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor (CCMHC) through the National Board of Certified Counselors, and she holds Board Certified TeleMental Health Provider (BC-THP) status. She earned a Master’s in Counseling from the University of South Florida in 2007.

Her work is grounded primarily in an Adlerian counseling perspective, an approach that draws on psychodynamic, cognitive, and behavioral techniques. In sessions, she blends practical cognitive and behavioral strategies to support goal-directed, positive change while also considering important context such as personal history, birth order, and family dynamics. Because Adlerian therapy is future-focused and oriented toward progress, she uses the past as one part of the overall picture without letting it take over the work.

Waynette also integrates solution-focused strategies and motivational interviewing techniques to help clients strengthen problem-solving skills, build motivation, and move forward with clear, meaningful goals.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Also Specializes In

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseEating disordersAnger managementCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationFamily problemsGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Existential Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Waynette Speakman have?

Waynette Speakman has 12 years of experience providing therapy and counseling support.

Is Waynette Speakman a licensed therapist?

Yes. Waynette Speakman is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida (FL LMHC MH12401).

In which languages does Waynette Speakman provide therapy?

She provides therapy in English.

Where is Waynette Speakman located?

Waynette Speakman is located in Florida.

How can I work with Waynette Speakman as my therapist?

You can work with Waynette Speakman through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, depending on what feels most comfortable and what is available.

Does Waynette Speakman work with international clients?

No. Waynette Speakman does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Waynette Speakman cost?

The cost of therapy can vary based 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 pricing and details, click the “Start Therapy” button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the “Start Therapy” button and complete a short questionnaire to help 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 That Translate Well to Online Support

Waynette Speakman draws from Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes an accepting, supportive environment where clients can clarify what matters most and build on their strengths. This style can be especially helpful when someone wants a steady space to sort through stress, self-esteem concerns, relationship challenges, or life transitions.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a practical approach that helps clients notice unhelpful thought patterns and experiment with new ways of responding. CBT often fits well for concerns like anxiety, low mood, and day-to-day coping because it focuses on skills clients can practice between sessions.

Another approach she incorporates is Mindfulness Therapy, which builds awareness of thoughts, emotions, and body cues in the present moment. Mindfulness can support emotional balance and reduce reactivity during stressful situations, helping clients respond with more intention.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Waynette collaborates with clients to identify goals, preferences, and what has or has not been helpful in the past, then adjusts the focus as needs evolve.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit support into a busy schedule and access care from a comfortable setting.

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