Lena Sheffield, Certified Addiction Counselor (CAC)

Lena Sheffield

(She/Her/Hers)

Certified Addiction Counselor (CAC), Certified Eating Disorder Specialist, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC)

Accepting clients
Updated 30+ days ago
35 years in practice

I am here to help you find your inner strength and move forward with a life you are content with living and foster embodied wellness.

If you struggle with pervasive sadness, depression, interfering anxiety, unmanaged ADHD, possible substance or process addictive behaviors or unresolved trauma, I am here to help. Understanding these things can be very overwhelming and confusing. I will help you understand these difficulties and help you develop a plan to navigate your life better while understanding their impact on your life. Together, we can work on communicating your needs and learn to manage strong emotions in healthier ways. This can help you regain parts of your life and learn new things about yourself. I offer person-centered and strength-based therapy. I want to give you the tools to navigate the ups and downs of life and the space to process those emotions in a judgment-free and secure space. I utilize cognitive behavioral, acceptance, and mindfulness therapy techniques to understand your arousal system and embodied mind. Combining top-down and bottom-up therapy modalities. In addition to psychotherapy, I have many years of advocacy work and training others in areas of addiction, eating disorders, and personal and professional boundaries. I serve as the Vice President and Education Chair for the iaedp

Remote
Speaks English
Emergency number not available
Cisgender Woman

Practice hours (EDT)

Sun
closed
Mon
closed
Tue
11:00 am 7:30 pm
Wed
11:00 am 7:30 pm
Thu
11:00 am 7:30 pm
Fri
1:00 pm 4:00 pm
Sat
12:00 pm 4:00 pm

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

  • Alcohol Use
  • Anger Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Avoidant Personality
  • Binge-Eating Disorder
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Body Image
  • Burnout
  • Depression
  • Drug Use
  • Eating Concerns
  • Family Caregiving Stress
  • Gaming/Internet Concerns
  • Life Transitions
  • Loneliness/Isolation
  • Other specified feeding or eating disorder (OSFED)
  • Panic
  • Parenting Concerns
  • Physical Stress
  • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Relationship(s) with Friends/Roommates
  • Relationship(s) with Parents/Children/Family
  • Self-Esteem
  • Sex Addiction/Pornography Concerns
  • Social Anxiety
  • Substance Use
  • Trauma
  • Women's Issues
  • Work/Life Balance

Age groups

  • Teens (13-17)
  • Young adults (18-30)
  • Adults (31-64)
  • Seniors (65 or older)

Treatment specialties

Therapeutic modalities

  • Individual Therapy

Treatments

  • Cognitive Restructuring
  • Attachment-Based Therapies
  • Body Image Therapy
  • Person-Centered Therapy
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Coaching
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy
  • Sensorimotor Psychotherapy
  • 12-Step Facilitation
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Family Systems Therapy
  • Interpersonal Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Mindfulness Training

Remote options

  • Video

Payment options

Insurance

In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies

  • AvMed – Florida
  • Optum – Florida
  • Oscar – Florida
  • United Health Care – Florida
  • In-network insurance
  • Out-of-network insurance

Payment methods

  • Cash
  • Credit Card
  • Debit Card
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Zelle

Credentials

Licenses

  • License Mental Health Counselor

    Florida Department of Health

    14034, Florida

Certificates

  • Certified Eating Disorder Specialist

    International Association for Eating Disorder Professionals

  • Certified Addiction Professional

    Florida Certification Board

  • Master Addiction Counselor

    NAADAC

  • RO DBT Level 1

    Radically Open DBT

Education

  • University of Miami

    MEd (Master of Education), 1980

    Family systems