Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LMHC
- Licensed in
- Florida
- Years in practice
- 10
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Gwenda
Gwenda Iffrig is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who focuses on short-term, results-oriented work. She uses practical methods to help people manage stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, and grief. Gwenda writes and speaks plainly, and she aims to teach skills people can keep using after therapy ends.
She favors approaches that produce change quickly, often helping people notice relief within weeks. Length of care is decided together, with many clients benefiting in about 12 to 15 weeks.
Background and approach
Gwenda emphasizes learning tools so people can handle future challenges on their own. Before becoming a counselor she spent over 25 years working with people in different roles. That background includes time as a public-school special education teacher and an English as a Foreign Language teacher.
Those jobs shaped her ability to explain ideas simply and meet people where they are. Gwenda combines Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy in session. She uses these methods to break down problems, try new behaviors, and set specific goals.
Sessions often include concrete steps clients can practice between meetings. She practices in Florida and brings ten years of counseling experience to her work. Gwenda is straightforward about expectations - she does not promise outcomes but does offer steady support and practical skills.
Making the decision to start therapy is framed as an important first step, and she helps people move forward from there.
What Gwenda works with
Everything Gwenda lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Gwenda's practice.
Approaches Gwenda lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How Gwenda's Approaches Work Online
Gwenda uses Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to guide online work. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a supportive relationship so people feel heard and choose their direction. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at patterns of thinking and behavior, then tests small changes to reduce symptoms like anxiety or anger.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist talks with each person about goals and preferences, then suggests methods to try together. Plans are adjusted over time based on what is working and what needs changing.
Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs. Video calls are good for face-to-face conversation and exercises that use visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a quieter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging allow shorter, flexible check-ins and step-by-step coaching between longer sessions.
These options make it possible to keep therapy consistent around work, school, or family obligations. The therapist helps people use tools between sessions so progress continues outside of meeting times.
Questions people ask about Gwenda
What concerns does this therapist address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, family issues, grief, and coping with life changes.
What style of therapy is used in sessions?
The approach is collaborative and practical, using Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy to set goals and try new skills.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She holds a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor credential and has ten years of experience providing counseling services, plus over 25 years in related roles.
Where is the therapist based?
She practices in Florida and provides services from that location.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.