Tina Pogorzala, LMHC

Tina Pogorzala is a Florida-based licensed mental health counselor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship strain, and mood concerns. She greets clients with a respectful, compassionate approach and aims to make beginning therapy less intimidating. Tina emphasizes practical steps and clear goals so people can feel progress early in therapy.

With 17 years of experience, Tina draws on straightforward, goal-focused methods. She often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and everyday habits, and Solution-Focused Therapy to set short-term, achievable goals. Mindfulness techniques are included when they fit a person's needs, and she can incorporate relationship work from the Gottman Method for partners who want that focus.

Tina tailors conversations and plans to each person. Sessions focus on concrete tools for managing mood, improving sleep, handling anger, and navigating life changes like divorce or caregiving stress. She may also support concerns related to adoption and foster care, attachment, body image, and coping after loss.

She notes faith or Christian-based approaches can be included when a client specifically requests that emphasis. Tina works in English and practices in Florida as an LMHC - licensed mental health counselor.

Her style is practical and collaborative. She helps people set doable steps, track progress, and adjust the plan as life shifts. Taking the first step can feel hard, and she aims to help people move forward with clarity and purpose.

How Tina’s Approaches Translate to Online Work

Tina commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and everyday habits. CBT is practical and works well for anxiety, depression, and sleep or eating struggles. She also uses Solution-Focused Therapy to set clear, short-term goals so clients can see progress between sessions.

These methods are paired with mindfulness where it helps people manage stress and stay grounded. The approach is collaborative - the therapist and client decide together which methods fit the person’s goals and comfort level. She will adapt techniques as needs evolve so the plan stays useful and realistic.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Many people find online work helpful for fitting sessions into a busy week, shortening commute time, or having a steadier routine. Online meetings can also make it easier to use tools and worksheets during a session and to check progress between meetings. Tina aims to make therapy practical and manageable for everyday life, helping clients apply skills where they live and work.