Tressa Bloom, LMHC

Tressa Bloom is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with 27 years of experience. She has spent her career focused on why people behave the way they do and on helping them find clearer paths forward. She works with a wide range of issues and aims to build a trusting relationship from the first session.

She holds an Associate in Applied Science, a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, a Master of Arts in Community/Clinical Psychology, a Master of Arts in General Psychology, and completed advanced PhD studies all but dissertation. Her long career includes work with children as young as five, teens, and adults. These years have shaped a practical, straightforward style.

Tressa adapts her approach to the person in front of her. She uses client-centered methods to focus on what matters to the individual. She also draws on cognitive behavioral ideas to help people change patterns that cause distress.

Sessions often involve talking through recent problems, identifying unhelpful thoughts or behaviors, and trying small changes between meetings. She believes choices about treatment should be made together, and she revisits plans as needs evolve. Parents can expect clear explanations and steps to try at home.

Her practice covers many concerns including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, ADHD, eating issues, relationship and family concerns, parenting strain, career questions, and bipolar spectrum issues. Tressa helps people who are coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and complex attachment or identity matters.

She sees clients in Florida and conducts sessions in English. People who want to start are asked to use the site’s continue button on this profile to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to therapist availability.

How her approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person’s experience and priorities. The therapist listens closely, reflects what she hears, and helps the person find their own solutions. This approach supports issues like self esteem, identity, grief, and relationship concerns.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. Sessions often identify unhelpful thinking patterns and test small behavioral changes between meetings. CBT is commonly used for anxiety, depression, stress, and coping with life changes.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. She will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress is made.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session formats before booking. The practical benefits of remote work can include easier scheduling around busy days, fewer commute demands, and the ability to keep consistent appointments during transitions. Online options can make it simpler to fit therapy into school or work breaks, manage shorter check-ins, or focus on talking without travel time. Licensed professionals can use these formats to continue steady care when life becomes hectic.