- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions support
- Trauma and abuse
About Theodore
Theodore Liswith is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Florida with 23 years of counseling experience. He focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, sleep problems, and career concerns. He also addresses related life strains such as housing, legal, medical, and occupational challenges.
He draws on years of work across military and civilian settings, including university and hospital systems, to inform straightforward, practical sessions. Theodore helps people talk through difficult memories, manage intrusive thoughts, and break patterns that feed anxiety or compulsive behavior. He uses clear, down-to-earth language in sessions and emphasizes understandable steps clients can use between meetings.
His approach includes Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. These approaches guide how he listens and responds, and they shape tools and exercises offered in session. Theodore pays attention to how emotions, thoughts, and behaviors interact in practical ways.
He works with people dealing with grief, sleep disruption, and motivation problems alongside core mental health concerns. Theodore also supports people navigating adoption and foster care questions, blended family dynamics, body image, codependency, commitment and communication issues, and recovery from abuse.
Sessions aim to identify manageable steps and build skills for daily life. To begin, prospective clients follow the site's matching steps and schedule a first meeting. Theodore conducts sessions in English and practices in Florida.
How his therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on identifying and changing emotional patterns that shape how people relate and respond. In plain terms, it helps name hard-to-reach feelings and see how those feelings drive actions that create stress or distance.Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and following the person's lead. It concentrates on understanding the client's experience and building on their own goals and strengths. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and behaviors keep problems going and uses practical exercises to test and alter those patterns.
Deciding which approach to use is collaborative. Theodore will help figure out what fits a client's needs, goals, and preferences during early sessions. That can mean using EFT ideas to map emotional patterns, then adding CBT tools or motivational interviewing strategies to change behavior.
Confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when a full session is not needed. It can also let people choose whether they want to connect with a therapist who has experience in military and hospital settings while keeping appointments more convenient for work and family commitments.
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Experience
23+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, sleep problems, and career-related stress. He also addresses many related life concerns such as housing, legal, medical, and occupational issues.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses direct, practical conversation and evidence-informed approaches. Sessions focus on understanding emotions, thoughts, and behaviors and learning steps to manage them.
How much experience does he have?
He has 23 years of counseling experience across military and civilian settings, including work in university and hospital systems.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), licensed in Florida. He practices in Florida and lists that credential as LCSW.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he take international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does cost and payment work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start therapy with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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