Waynette Speakman, LMHC
Goal-focused counseling with practical, supportive strategies
- Adlerian informed perspective
- Solution focused problem solving
- Motivation for meaningful change
About Waynette Speakman
Waynette Speakman is a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with 12 years of experience supporting people through a wide range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, addictions, trauma and abuse, relationship and family challenges, parenting stress, self-esteem, anger, and life transitions. She also works with concerns such as abandonment, attachment difficulties, blended family dynamics, communication problems, codependency, divorce and separation, guilt and shame, body image, aging-related issues, and compassion fatigue, and she welcomes clients across diverse identities, including LGBT clients.
She earned her Master’s in Counseling from the University of South Florida in 2007. In addition to her LMHC credential, she is a National Certified Counselor (NCC) and a Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor (CCMHC) through the National Board of Certified Counselors, and she is a Board Certified TeleMental Health Provider (BC-THP).
Waynette primarily draws from an Adlerian counseling perspective, which blends insight-oriented, cognitive, and behavioral techniques. Her work is goal-directed and future-focused, using practical strategies to support positive, meaningful change while also considering a client’s history, birth order, and family dynamics as important context. She also integrates solution-focused strategies and motivational interviewing to strengthen problem-solving and help clients move toward clear, values-based goals.
She earned her Master’s in Counseling from the University of South Florida in 2007. In addition to her LMHC credential, she is a National Certified Counselor (NCC) and a Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor (CCMHC) through the National Board of Certified Counselors, and she is a Board Certified TeleMental Health Provider (BC-THP).
Waynette primarily draws from an Adlerian counseling perspective, which blends insight-oriented, cognitive, and behavioral techniques. Her work is goal-directed and future-focused, using practical strategies to support positive, meaningful change while also considering a client’s history, birth order, and family dynamics as important context. She also integrates solution-focused strategies and motivational interviewing to strengthen problem-solving and help clients move toward clear, values-based goals.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseEating disordersAnger managementCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationFamily problemsGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Existential Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Waynette Speakman have?
Waynette Speakman has 12 years of experience.
Is Waynette Speakman a licensed therapist?
Yes. Waynette Speakman is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida (FL LMHC MH12401).
In which languages does Waynette Speakman provide therapy?
Waynette Speakman provides therapy in English.
Where is Waynette Speakman located?
Waynette Speakman is located in Florida.
How can I work with Waynette Speakman as my therapist?
You can work with Waynette Speakman through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Waynette Speakman work with international clients?
No. Waynette Speakman does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Waynette Speakman cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Tools That Translate Well to Online Care
Waynette Speakman incorporates practical, goal-oriented methods that can work smoothly in online therapy. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a supportive, nonjudgmental space where clients can clarify what matters most to them and build momentum toward change, which can be especially helpful when self-esteem, stress, or life transitions feel overwhelming.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on noticing unhelpful thought patterns and experimenting with new ways of thinking and responding. It often supports people who want structured strategies for anxiety, depression, and everyday coping. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) adds skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and navigating relationships more effectively, which can be useful when emotions feel intense or hard to manage.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Waynette works collaboratively with clients to identify what fits best based on their needs, goals, and preferences, and she can adjust the focus over time as those goals evolve.
Online therapy offers flexibility in how sessions happen, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. This range of options can make it easier to stay consistent, fit support into a busy schedule, and choose the format that feels most comfortable from week to week.