- ACT and CBT informed
- Supports life changes
- English and Spanish
About Nuri
Nuri Chaves is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Florida with ten years of experience helping people face stress, anxiety, addiction recovery, anger, and depression. He also offers professional coaching to support clients making life changes. He speaks English and Spanish and works with adults on personal and career concerns.
He keeps sessions focused and collaborative. Nuri uses practical strategies from approaches such as acceptance and commitment work, cognitive behavioral tools, and attachment-focused conversation. Clients can expect clear steps to try between meetings and time to reflect on what’s working.
Nuri emphasizes empathy, respect, and sensitivity in sessions. He aims to make space for people to be heard and to set goals that fit their life. He adjusts techniques to match each person’s needs rather than following a set recipe.
His background includes supporting people through relationship strain, navigating grief, intimacy questions, body image concerns, and parenting challenges. He has also worked with those facing chronic illness, caregiving stress, and neurodiversity-related issues such as autism and Asperger syndrome.
Therapy with him often blends practical skill building and deeper exploration of patterns people bring from relationships and attachment. He helps clients notice what matters to them, try different ways of responding, and build routines that support daily functioning.
He keeps sessions focused and collaborative. Nuri uses practical strategies from approaches such as acceptance and commitment work, cognitive behavioral tools, and attachment-focused conversation. Clients can expect clear steps to try between meetings and time to reflect on what’s working.
Nuri emphasizes empathy, respect, and sensitivity in sessions. He aims to make space for people to be heard and to set goals that fit their life. He adjusts techniques to match each person’s needs rather than following a set recipe.
His background includes supporting people through relationship strain, navigating grief, intimacy questions, body image concerns, and parenting challenges. He has also worked with those facing chronic illness, caregiving stress, and neurodiversity-related issues such as autism and Asperger syndrome.
Therapy with him often blends practical skill building and deeper exploration of patterns people bring from relationships and attachment. He helps clients notice what matters to them, try different ways of responding, and build routines that support daily functioning.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
LGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHearing impairedHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyGottman MethodJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyInternal Family SystemsSystemic Therapy
Experience
10+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English, Spanish
How therapy approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most and take small steps toward those values. It mixes mindfulness-style noticing with practical actions to handle stress, anxiety, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with real-life experiments. It is useful for anxiety, depression, sleep and eating concerns, and coping skills for day-to-day problems.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and preferences, then try methods that fit those aims. Progress is checked regularly and techniques are adjusted if something is not helping.
Online sessions can make it easier to work therapy into busy days by removing travel time and allowing meetings from different locations. If you plan to include coaching-style check-ins or skill practice, discuss how those will work most smoothly. Session formats are not listed here; please confirm current session options before booking so you know what will be offered. Licensed professionals often find that online work supports continuity of care and flexible scheduling without changing the practical focus of sessions.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Nuri focus on?
He works with stress, anxiety, addiction recovery, anger, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, body image, parenting, and many related concerns listed in his specialties.
What is his general therapy style?
Sessions emphasize empathy and collaboration. He blends practical skills with reflective work to help clients try new responses between meetings.
How much clinical experience does he have?
Nuri has ten years of experience in the mental health field, including individual counseling and professional coaching.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, licensed in Florida and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can international clients work with him?
He accepts international clients; please confirm logistics and scheduling for your location before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.