Joseph Avera
Counselor, LMHC, LPC, PhD, QS (he, him)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
3 Endorsed
Pensacola, FL 32514
Let's Connect (850) 204-4496
Are you ready to create a happier and more fulfilling life? Are you succeeding in some parts of life but feel as if you're failing at others? Is it time to care for your own emotional, and mental health? I am ready and willing to help you explore and address your concerns using a variety of mindfulness based, cognitive and behavioral therapy approaches. Whether struggling with relationship issues, depression, gender issues, or grief, we can work to create a safe space where you can explore what increases your happiness and lessens your suffering.
I use various therapeutic approaches to help you create a happier and more fulfilled life. I incorporate talk therapy, experiential practices including mindfulness and self-compassion meditation, and brain and mind science into your personalized therapeutic journey.
No one is more deserving of your love, care and compassion than you are. When you're happy and fulfilled, you'll find you're more able to share that happiness with others. You can create a better life for yourself and others. I would be honored to help you.
Take the first step to help. Call or Email Joseph Avera now - (850) 204-4496
Let's Connect (850) 204-4496
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $150
Payment Methods
Mastercard, Paypal, Venmo, VisaQualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Florida / MH21873 Joseph Avera
- In Practice for 12 years
- Attended The University of Texas at San Antonio, PhD, Graduated 2017
- License: Florida Board of Social Workers/Mental Health Counselors/Marriage and Family Therapists 21873 / 2023
- Certificate from NBCC NCC / 2014
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Joseph Avera
Counselor, LMHC, LPC, PhD, QS
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (850) 204-4496
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Attachment Disorders
- Personality Disorders
- Mood Disorders
Expertise
- Alcohol Use
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Bisexual
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Depression
- Dual Diagnosis
- Grief
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- Stress
- Thinking Disorders
- Trauma and PTSD
- Veterans
Joseph Avera
Counselor, LMHC, LPC, PhD, QS
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (850) 204-4496
3 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Hispanic and Latino ,
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
Religion
Buddhist
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Hispanic and Latino ,
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
Religion
Buddhist
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Existential
- Integrative
- Interpersonal
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Person-Centered
- Psychoanalytic
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Joseph Avera
Counselor, LMHC, LPC, PhD, QS
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (850) 204-4496