Mercy Estevez, LCSW

Mercy Estevez is a licensed clinical social worker with 12 years of experience helping people facing depression, grief and loss, substance use concerns, and other life changes. She offers a calm, nonjudgmental presence so people can talk through what matters most and set practical goals. Sessions are intended to be motivational and focused on personal growth. Her approach centers on the person in front of her. Mercy uses client-centered methods so clients lead the pace and direction of change. She helps people draw lessons from hard experiences and turn them into steps they can take between sessions. Mercy also uses solution-focused techniques to identify concrete next steps. Those methods are practical and goal oriented, useful for stress, career decisions, relationship concerns, and coping with change. Motivational interviewing is woven into conversations to support commitment and follow-through when change feels difficult. When trauma or a major loss is present, she brings trauma-focused strategies that aim to reduce overwhelming feelings and build coping skills. Mindfulness practices are offered to help manage anxiety, impulsivity, and depression by strengthening present-moment awareness. She works with adults on a range of concerns including parenting stress, caregiving strain, addictions, bipolar disorder, ADHD, body image, and aging-related issues. Mercy is available in English and Spanish and practices in Florida as an LCSW.

How Mercy blends practical approaches for online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the client's lead so each session addresses what feels most pressing. It helps people who need a respectful, paced space to talk through grief, stress, or life changes.

Solution-Focused Therapy zeroes in on small, doable steps and practical goals. This approach works well for career decisions, coping with change, and building habits that reduce anxiety and improve daily function.

Motivational Interviewing supports readiness to change by exploring ambivalence and strengthening commitment. It is useful for addiction concerns, behavior change, and when someone needs help moving from thought to action.

Finding the right style is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client to try approaches that fit the person's needs, goals, and preferences, and adjust plans as progress is made.

Confirm the current session options before booking so you know which formats are available. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals can use these methods effectively in remote work, and Mercy aims to help clients apply tools consistently between sessions.