she/her
Mitsou Handal
LCSW
Location
Virtual, Florida
Insurance Accepted
Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield
Communication Style
Action-oriented, Affirming, Authentic, Direct, Engaging
Focus areas
ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Burnout, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Family Conflict, Family Therapy, Grief, Life Transitions, Self-Harm, Stress, Substance Use, Trauma, Workplace Stress
Experienced with
BIPOC, Parents, Students, Latine Community
Years of Experience
18+
I help my clients confront and change the patterns that create and perpetuate their distress and unease.
License number
#SW9988
Therapy style
I am a strengths-based therapist whose style is non-judgmental, engaging, and interactive. I build a trusting alliance with my clients, which is the foundation from which we begin to peel the layers and delve into their concerns.
I help my clients confront and change the patterns that create and perpetuate their distress and unease -- including but not limited to building self-esteem and self worth. My clients leave therapy not only having the skills and tools to better manage their emotions, thoughts, behaviors, and relationships but walk away with a deep sense of worthiness, self-compassion, and self-confidence.
As a certified transformational life and health coach, I empower my clients to create the healthiest version of themselves (mind+body+spirit) in alignment with their truth, values, and desires. As a therapist, I believe it is important to show up authentically as a positive role model who embodies self-care, self-compassion, and healthy boundaries.
Approaches
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-focused
- Strengths-based
Education
MSW - Social Work, University of Chicago
BA - Psychology, American University
Interests
I enjoy dancing, exercising, eating & dining out, spending quality time with family and friends, going to the beach, going for walks, watching movies & TV shows etc.