- Years in practice
- 10
- Credentials
- LPC, LMHC
- Licensed in
- Florida, South Carolina
- Languages
- English, Spanish
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
- Focus
- Anger management
About Nakhary
Nakhary Esparragoza Bruce helps parents who are feeling overwhelmed, stressed, anxious, or stuck. She supports people dealing with depression, grief, anger, addictions, relationship strain, and the challenges that come with parenting. She speaks English and Spanish and works from Florida as a licensed counselor.
Nakhary uses straightforward, practical conversations to address day-to-day struggles. Sessions focus on problem solving, clearer communication, and coping strategies that fit busy family life. She draws on a mix of approaches to match what each person needs.
Background and approach
Her work includes skills to manage anxiety, tools to reduce overwhelming anger, and steps to rebuild self-esteem after painful experiences. She also helps clients navigate career concerns, feelings of isolation, and unwanted patterns linked to control, guilt, or shame. Nakhary holds the Licensed Professional Counselor credential and the Licensed Mental Health Counselor credential, noted as LPC and LMHC.
She has about 10 years of experience working with people from varied backgrounds and life situations. Therapy sessions are practical and goal-oriented while keeping the pace comfortable. She combines strategies from cognitive behavioral methods, attachment ideas, acceptance work, client-centered listening, and motivational interviewing.
The aim is to leave each session with a clear next step. Many people find her bilingual approach helpful when language matters. She encourages straightforward goals, small changes, and steady progress over time.
What Nakhary works with
Everything Nakhary lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Nakhary helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Career difficulties
- Coaching
- ADHD
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Self-love
Approaches Nakhary lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approach-driven online sessions that fit family life
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) invites people to notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that match their values. It can help with anxiety, low mood, and decisions that matter in family life.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress that feels overwhelming.
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early bonds shape current relationships and communication. It can be helpful for people trying to improve trust, connection, and interaction within family roles.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate to figure out which methods feel most useful for a person's goals, needs, and preferences. That conversation guides how sessions are structured and which techniques are tried first.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation for teaching skills and practicing communication. Phone sessions can fit into a short break or when video is not convenient. Live chat and text-based messaging work well for brief check-ins, coaching-style support, and maintaining momentum between longer sessions.
Questions people ask about Nakhary
What concerns does Nakhary focus on?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, anger, addictions, relationship and family strain, grief, parenting challenges, career questions, and ADHD-related issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is practical and conversational with a focus on clear steps. Sessions emphasize communication skills, coping strategies, and achievable goals.
How much experience does she have?
She brings 10 years of experience working with people facing mood, relationship, and parenting challenges.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds LPC and LMHC credentials and practices from Florida.
Which languages are supported and are international clients seen?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.
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