- CBT informed skills
- DBT informed skills
- Motivational interviewing
About Himer
Himer Alminana is a Florida LCSW with 30 years of clinical experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, and depression. He also addresses related concerns such as attachment issues, codependency, chronic pain and illness, and challenges connected to separation or domestic violence.
He focuses on helping people notice the patterns behind thoughts, emotions, behavior, and relationships. Sessions aim to reduce rumination and calm an overactive mind. Himer emphasizes practical tools clients can use between meetings to manage triggers and regulate emotions.
His approach draws on cognitive behavioral therapy informed and dialectical behavior therapy informed skills, motivational interviewing, mindfulness-based therapy, and trauma-informed care. He can include relapse prevention strategies and 12-Step principles when those match a person’s goals. The work is collaborative and framed around clear steps and accountability.
Himer offers counseling in English and Spanish and practices in Florida as an LCSW. He supports people dealing with a wide range of issues including abandonment concerns, disruptive mood patterns, dissociation, and difficulties tied to alternative sex culture such as kink and BDSM. Sessions aim to build coping skills and improve communication in everyday life.
People who feel stuck after a job change, breakup, health shift, or other life change may find his steady, practical style appropriate. He asks clients to set goals and practices concrete strategies together while tracking progress over time.
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Himer commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy informed techniques to help people notice and change unhelpful thought and behavior patterns. These methods focus on small, concrete practices that reduce rumination and shift responses to stressors.He also draws on dialectical behavior therapy informed skills to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer interpersonal communication. Those skills are useful for managing intense moods, anger, and relationship conflicts. Motivational interviewing is used when change feels uncertain; it helps people clarify values and commitment to steps like relapse prevention.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will collaborate with each person to choose techniques that match their goals, needs, and preferences. That means testing strategies, tracking what helps, and adjusting the plan together rather than assuming one method will fit everyone.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into a workday, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or let them avoid travel time. If you want to work in English or Spanish, note he offers both languages. Overall, online work aims to make regular contact and skill practice more manageable within everyday life.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, and depression, plus linked concerns like codependency, attachment issues, chronic pain, and separation.
How would he approach feeling stuck or directionless?
He uses practical, skills-based work to identify patterns in thoughts and behavior, then teaches tools to reduce rumination and better manage triggers.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He brings 30 years of experience working in clinical settings and community care before and during his private practice work.
What credential does he hold and where does he practice?
He is an LCSW licensed in Florida and provides services based in that state.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can I attend sessions from outside the United States?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what about cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Confirm specific fees during the matching or scheduling steps.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.