Myrna Peterson-Weimann, LMHC
Calm, practical support for anger and family stress
Explore online therapy optionsWorks with
- Anger
- Family conflicts
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- ADHD
How Myrna works
- Not listed
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LMHC
- Licensed in
- Florida
- Years in practice
- 20
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Myrna
Myrna Peterson-Weimann is a Florida-based licensed mental health counselor with 20 years of experience. She focuses on practical help for people dealing with anger, parenting stress, family conflicts, ADHD, and low self-esteem. Her style is straightforward and respectful.
She aims to create an atmosphere where people feel heard and understood. She adapts conversations and plans to fit each person's situation instead of using a one-size-fits-all approach. Sessions often focus on identifying the problems that cause repeating patterns, then trying simple, real-world strategies to shift those patterns.
Background and approach
She draws on a mix of well-known therapeutic techniques to match the needs you bring to the session. Over two decades she has worked with adults facing life transitions, caregiving stress, body image worries, divorce and blended family strain, and issues tied to family of origin. She also supports people navigating commitment, communication, and control challenges.
For parents she offers practical ways to address parenting frustrations and teen-related conflicts. Her background includes helping older adults with aging and geriatric concerns and addressing disruptive mood challenges such as Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder in applicable situations. The focus is on clear goals, step-by-step plans, and measuring small changes over time.
She encourages people to take manageable steps toward a calmer, more confident daily life. Beginning therapy is framed as a collaborative process. Myrna works with each person to set achievable goals and to adjust methods as progress is made.
What Myrna works with
Everything Myrna lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Myrna's practice.
- Family conflicts
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Divorce and separation
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Phobias
- Postpartum depression
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches that guide online work and flexible care
Her practice combines a few well-known, evidence-based techniques. Cognitive behavioral approaches focus on spotting unhelpful thoughts and trying different behaviors to reduce anger and anxiety. These methods are useful for changing patterns that keep problems going. Person-centered methods prioritize listening and understanding, giving people space to name what matters and decide the pace of change.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. She will talk with each person about goals and preferences and then try techniques that best match those needs. That collaboration continues as progress is tracked and methods are adjusted over time.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation when visual cues help the work. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging make it possible to send brief updates, practice skills between sessions, or fit support into a busy day. These options make scheduling more flexible and help people keep therapy going despite busy lives.
Questions people ask about Myrna
What concerns does this therapist help with?
She helps people with anger, family conflict, parenting stress, self-esteem, and ADHD-related challenges, along with related issues such as body image, caregiver stress, and divorce or separation.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her approach is eclectic and practical, using elements from several evidence-based techniques to create a tailored plan that fits each person's needs.
How much experience does she have?
She has 20 years of professional experience working with adults on a range of issues from life transitions to anger and family problems.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, practicing in Florida.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies by location and therapist arrangements. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.