- Strengths focused
- Practical coping skills
- Goal oriented
About Myles
Myles Machado is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Florida who helps people facing stress, anxiety, and life changes. He meets people where they are and focuses on practical steps. He aims to make the first steps feel less overwhelming for someone ready to pursue change.
Myles believes each person knows their story best and builds on a client's strengths. Sessions are grounded in straightforward conversation and practical strategies rather than jargon. He listens for patterns that cause pain and works with clients to try different ways of coping.
His work draws on several evidence-informed approaches, including client-centered care, cognitive behavioral tools, and mindfulness practices. That mix allows him to address things like depression, grief, addictions, and codependency by helping people notice unhelpful thoughts and practice new behaviors.
Myles also supports people dealing with relationship tension, parenting stress, chronic illness, caregiver strain, and career or identity concerns including LGBT matters. He uses motivational techniques to help people find the next right step when motivation is low.
Over seven years in practice have shaped a calm, direct style that focuses on small, achievable changes. To begin, he asks about priorities and what a better week would look like. From there he and the client set goals and adjust methods as needed.
How his approaches translate to online therapy
Myles uses client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral techniques, and mindfulness in his work. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and building on a person’s strengths to set goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors that fuel anxiety or depression. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention practices to reduce reactivity and improve emotional awareness.Finding the right approach is a shared process. He reviews goals and preferences with each person and adjusts methods as therapy progresses. Clients and the therapist decide together which techniques fit best for the situation and what to try next.
The therapist biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find online sessions useful because they can fit appointments into busy schedules, remove travel time, and make it easier to keep regular check-ins. Shorter or longer meetings can be discussed to match work or caregiving breaks, and sessions can focus on skill practice, thought work, or planning next steps just as in-person work would.
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Experience
7+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist commonly help with?
Myles works with people on stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, and codependency. He also helps with relationship and communication problems, parenting strain, chronic illness and caregiver stress.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a straightforward, client-centered approach that emphasizes listening and practical tools. Sessions blend cognitive behavioral strategies, mindfulness, and motivational techniques to support change.
What is his background and experience?
Myles has seven years of professional experience working with people on a range of life and mental health concerns. He emphasizes building on a person’s existing strengths.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Florida. His practice is based in Florida.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients may be accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does cost and payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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