Lena Longmire Lyons, LMHC

Florida · 15 years in practice

Lena Longmire Lyons is a licensed mental health counselor in Florida with 15 years of professional experience.

License and registration

LMHC, Florida: MH17211 · expires March 2027
NPI: 1922737410 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 15
Languages: English

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About Lena

Lena Longmire Lyons is a licensed mental health counselor in Florida with 15 years of professional experience. She centers her work on practical help for stress, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and depression. Lena treats each person as the expert on their own life and focuses on building strengths to face hard times.

She uses straightforward conversation to identify what is most pressing. Sessions aim to clarify patterns, set small goals, and practice skills that fit daily life.

Background and approach

Lena draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy to look at emotional patterns and connections, and on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to notice and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Her style is warm and focused. She encourages people to try small changes and notice what works.

Mindfulness practices and motivational interviewing techniques often appear in sessions to help with motivation and stress management. Lena has worked across a range of concerns, including addiction, grief, parenting strain, and trauma and abuse. She also addresses relationship and family challenges by helping individuals navigate communication and boundary issues.

Her approach suits people who want clear, practical steps along with space to process difficult feelings. Sessions are offered in English and provided through video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. Lena supports clients in deciding which format best matches their schedule and needs.

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Focus areas and approaches

Everything Lena lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Bipolar disorder
Depression
Addictions
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Parenting issues
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Coping with life changes
Compassion fatigue
Abandonment
Aging and geriatric issues
Antisocial personality
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
Blended family issues
Body image
Caregiver issues and stress
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Divorce and separation
Family problems
First responder issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Impulsivity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Mood disorders
Multicultural concerns
Postpartum depression
Prejudice and discrimination
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-harm
Self-love
Social anxiety and phobia
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Approaches Lena names

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Online support

How therapy methods translate to online care

Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people notice and name emotions and how those feelings shape behavior and relationships. Online sessions can use this approach to work through recurring emotional reactions and to practice new ways of responding. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so people feel heard and can explore what matters most; that approach helps create a steady, supportive conversation even when sessions are remote. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches concrete skills for shifting unhelpful patterns, which works well in short exercises and homework that translate easily to online formats.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose methods that fit their goals and daily life. That means trying techniques, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan together as progress or new needs emerge.

Online therapy offers flexibility across video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for face-to-face conversation and exercises that use visual cues. Phone sessions require less bandwidth and can be easier to fit into a work break. Live chat and text messaging support quick check-ins, ongoing coaching, and shorter reflections between longer sessions. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around a busy schedule.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns does Lena address?

She works with stress, anxiety, bipolar disorder, depression, addictions, grief, trauma and abuse, parenting strain, self-esteem, career changes, and compassion fatigue, among other issues.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style combines direct, practical conversation with emotional exploration. Sessions often focus on small steps, skill practice, and noticing patterns that get in the way.

What is her background and experience?

She holds 15 years of professional experience and works as a licensed mental health counselor. That experience includes work with mood disorders, addiction, and trauma-related concerns.

Where is she licensed and based?

She is licensed as an LMHC in Florida and practices from that state.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies by location and availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started with therapy?

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