Zoila (Mimi) Danta , LMHC

Zoila (Mimi) Danta, LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor), brings more than 39 years of clinical experience to her work with adults and the elderly in Florida. Bilingual in English and Spanish, she has supported a wide range of clients including those who have been in foster care, adolescents, and adults facing substance use challenges. Her background includes leadership roles directing DUI programs where she provided education and both individual and group therapy for people with substance abuse issues.

Ms. Danta has extensive experience addressing depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, parenting concerns, self-esteem struggles, career challenges, domestic violence, and other mental health diagnoses. She is certified in domestic violence assessment and group facilitation, and has served as Director of Quality Assurance for state and county programs to ensure agencies delivered high-quality services in compliance with federal and state laws. In supervisory and training roles she has taught therapists about ethics, treatment planning, group therapy, and assessment methods.

Her practice emphasizes respect for cultural diversity and an empathetic, sensitive approach to each client’s needs. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy as core methods, and she tailors treatment plans to the individual. Ms. Danta works collaboratively with clients and is committed to walking alongside them as they pursue practical change and greater well-being.

Practical Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It is practical and skills-based, often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and coping with life changes by teaching strategies to reframe thinking and build healthier habits.

Solution-Focused Therapy centers on goals and strengths rather than problems. It helps clients recognize what is already working, set achievable steps, and build momentum toward specific changes in relationships, parenting, or daily functioning.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Zoila (Mimi) Danta works collaboratively with each client to assess needs, goals, and preferences, and she tailors treatment plans so therapy aligns with the individual’s priorities and pace.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect with a licensed professional - by video call, phone session, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and access care from different locations while preserving the collaborative, goal-oriented focus of in-person work.