Tisela Viera , LCSW

Tisela Viera is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Florida with 10 years of professional experience. She focuses on helping older adults and other clients navigate life transitions, chronic pain and illness, loss, and trauma while also supporting people managing stress, anxiety, and depression. Her practice emphasizes rebuilding resilience, developing practical coping strategies, and clarifying a renewed sense of purpose and well-being.

Tisela brings an empathetic, non-judgmental presence to her work, cultivating an open space where individuals can explore their thoughts and emotions at their own pace. She draws on a range of clinical approaches to tailor support to each personâs needs, helping clients address complex issues such as grief, post-traumatic stress, family of origin concerns, isolation, and the emotional challenges that accompany chronic conditions. Additional areas of focus include communication problems, control issues, forgiveness, guilt and shame, and women's issues.

Fluent in English and Spanish, Tisela is experienced working with multicultural concerns and the practical impacts of chronic illness, cancer, and disability. She frames therapy as a collaborative process aimed at strengthening coping skills, restoring meaning, and promoting healthier ways of relating to oneself and others. As a Florida LCSW she combines clinical training with a compassionate, person-centered approach to support lasting change.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Tisela integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) into her online practice to meet a range of needs. ACT focuses on helping people accept difficult feelings while clarifying values and committing to meaningful actions - it can be useful for coping with chronic illness, grief, and life transitions. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy and unconditional positive regard, creating a supportive environment for exploring emotions and strengthening self-understanding. CBT addresses unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns through practical skills, which can help with anxiety, depression, and stress management.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Tisela works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods align with their goals, preferences, and current challenges, adjusting strategies as progress unfolds. The aim is to find the best fit rather than to apply a one-size-fits-all solution.

Online therapy with Tisela offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to access care from home or while managing medical appointments and daily responsibilities. These options allow therapy to fit into varied schedules and life circumstances while keeping the focus on consistent, practical support from licensed professionals.