Alina Gastesi-De Armas

Alina Gastesi-De Armas is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) in Florida with 28 years of experience. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and the impact of trauma and abuse. She approaches clients with respect and a belief that each person knows their own story and strengths.

Alina draws on practical therapies to help people build coping skills and make meaningful changes. Sessions emphasize clear goals, small steps, and tools that can be used between meetings. She pays attention to problems with communication, feelings of guilt or shame, and struggles with self-esteem and motivation.

Her work also addresses questions of life purpose, forgiveness, and self-love. People looking to navigate big life changes can expect help sorting priorities and finding ways to move forward. Social anxiety and phobia are included among the concerns she helps with.

Alina offers services in English and Spanish and accepts international clients. She encourages people to take the first step and recognizes that starting therapy takes courage. The therapist supports each person as they try out new strategies and build confidence.

To begin, prospective clients use the site’s Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability. Costs vary by location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

Therapeutic approaches and how they translate online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people name what matters most and take small actions that match those values. It can be useful for stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes by shifting attention toward meaningful goals rather than trying to avoid unpleasant feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at practical links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It teaches strategies to change unhelpful thinking and try different behaviors to reduce anxiety or depressive symptoms.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs and goals. Sessions may mix elements from ACT, CBT, and other approaches to match what a person prefers and what produces useful changes.

The profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, such as tuning in between errands, keeping appointments during work breaks, or avoiding travel time. It also makes it possible to access a licensed professional who speaks English or Spanish even when living outside Florida. Discuss scheduling and practical details when you start so sessions suit your routine.