Nuri Chaves, LMHC
Practical, collaborative counseling for life transitions
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- Focus on midlife change
- English and Spanish
- LMHC Florida
About Nuri
Nuri Chaves is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida with ten years of experience. He focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, addiction recovery, anger, depression, and relationship concerns. Nuri also offers coaching to support meaningful life changes and coping with midlife transitions.
He uses clear, practical methods in sessions and listens closely to each person’s priorities. Therapy is shaped by what matters most to the individual, and Nuri works collaboratively to set achievable goals. He uses approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Attachment-Based techniques to guide the work.
Clients can expect straightforward conversations about patterns, thoughts, and behaviors that get in the way of daily life. Nuri blends skill-building with reflective work to address issues like burnout, grief, intimacy concerns, eating and sleeping problems, and self-esteem. He also supports people coping with chronic illness, caregiving stress, ADHD, and identity concerns in LGBT communities.
Sessions are respectful and paced to the client’s needs. Nuri draws on tools from Dialectical Behavior Therapy and client-centered methods when helpful, while remaining flexible about what each person needs most. He speaks English and Spanish and accepts international clients.
For people facing career strain, commitment fears, or the uncertainty of midlife, he offers practical steps and coaching to move forward. Prospective clients are invited to begin with a short matching process and then schedule sessions that fit their life.
He uses clear, practical methods in sessions and listens closely to each person’s priorities. Therapy is shaped by what matters most to the individual, and Nuri works collaboratively to set achievable goals. He uses approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Attachment-Based techniques to guide the work.
Clients can expect straightforward conversations about patterns, thoughts, and behaviors that get in the way of daily life. Nuri blends skill-building with reflective work to address issues like burnout, grief, intimacy concerns, eating and sleeping problems, and self-esteem. He also supports people coping with chronic illness, caregiving stress, ADHD, and identity concerns in LGBT communities.
Sessions are respectful and paced to the client’s needs. Nuri draws on tools from Dialectical Behavior Therapy and client-centered methods when helpful, while remaining flexible about what each person needs most. He speaks English and Spanish and accepts international clients.
For people facing career strain, commitment fears, or the uncertainty of midlife, he offers practical steps and coaching to move forward. Prospective clients are invited to begin with a short matching process and then schedule sessions that fit their life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
LGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHearing impairedHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyGottman MethodJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyInternal Family SystemsSystemic Therapy
Experience
10+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English, Spanish
How therapeutic approaches guide online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them and to take actions that match their values. It can help with anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical skills to change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which often helps with stress, mood, and sleep problems. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early and current relationships shape feelings and behavior, offering a path to improve intimacy, trust, and emotional regulation.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful. Together they decide which methods to try, and the plan can change as progress is made.
The original profile does not specify exact online session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let someone choose sessions that match their schedule. Licensed professionals can use these approaches to address midlife change, career stress, grief, relationship concerns, and coping skills in ways that fit daily routines.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Nuri help with?
He helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, addiction recovery, anger, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, and midlife changes among other concerns.
What is his therapy style like?
Sessions are collaborative and practical, with a focus on listening first and then working on skills and goals that fit each person’s life.
How long has he been practicing?
Nuri has ten years of professional experience in the mental health field supporting a range of concerns and life transitions.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor, listed as LMHC, and practices from Florida.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish, and he accepts international clients.
Which session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing 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?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.