Mercy Estevez
Welcome My name is Mercy Estevez, LCSW, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Psychotherapist with more than 20 years of experience in behavioral health. My passion is helping individuals navigate life's challenges, overcome emotional obstacles, and develop the skills needed to live healthier, more fulfilling lives.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I bring the fusion of clinical practice with realistic methods and approaches to identify and achieve your goals for a well balance lifestyle.
I provide a safe, supportive, and confidential environment where clients can explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences without judgment. My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and tailored to each person's unique needs and goals. I work with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, relationship difficulties, grief and loss, life transitions, trauma, self-esteem concerns, and other emotional or behavioral health challenges. Together, we identify strengths, build resilience, and develop practical strategies to promote healing and personal growth. Seeking help is a courageous step, and I am committed to walking alongside my clients throughout their journey toward emotional wellness and lasting change. My goal is to empower each person to gain insight, improve coping skills, strengthen relationships, and achieve a greater sense of balance and well-being. I look forward to the opportunity to support you on your path toward healing and personal growth.
First session
an initial assessment of their issue and a preliminary course of action to follow in subsequent sessions
Strengths
One of the greatest strengths I bring to my work as a psychotherapist is my ability to create a safe, compassionate, and nonjudgmental environment where clients feel genuinely heard and understood. I believe that healing begins with a strong therapeutic relationship built on trust, respect, and authenticity. With more than 20 years of experience in behavioral health, I bring both clinical expertise and a deep understanding of the challenges people face when dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, relationship issues, grief, and life transitions. My experience allows me to meet clients where they are, recognize their unique strengths, and help them develop practical strategies for growth and change. Clients often appreciate my empathetic approach, my ability to listen carefully, and my commitment to helping them gain insight while focusing on achievable goals. I strive to balance compassion with honesty, offering support while also encouraging clients to challenge patterns that may be preventing them from living the life they want. I also bring resilience, patience, and a genuine belief in each person's capacity for healing. I understand that change takes time, and I am committed to walking alongside my clients as they build confidence, overcome obstacles, and create meaningful, lasting improvements in their lives. My goal is not simply to help clients manage symptoms, but to empower them to discover their strengths, deepen their self-awareness, and achieve greater emotional well-being and fulfillment.
Ideal clients
motivated to change unable to identify what they need to move forward depressed confused limited coping skills
Origin story
My journey to becoming a therapist was inspired by a deep desire to help people navigate life's challenges and discover their own strength and resilience. Throughout my life, I have witnessed how emotional struggles, trauma, addiction, relationship difficulties, and mental health challenges can affect individuals and families. I also saw how compassionate support and guidance can make a meaningful difference in a person's ability to heal and move forward. I was drawn to the field of social work and psychotherapy because it combines my passion for helping others with my belief that every person has the capacity for growth and change. I wanted to create a space where people could feel heard, understood, and supported during some of the most difficult moments of their lives. Over the past 20 years in behavioral health, I have had the privilege of working with individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences. What continues to inspire me is witnessing people overcome obstacles, build healthier relationships, develop greater self-awareness, and find hope even in the face of adversity. Being a therapist is more than a profession for me—it is a calling. I am honored to walk alongside my clients as they work toward healing, personal growth, and a more fulfilling life.
Treatment methods
Motivational Interviewing
assessing elements of personal motivation where is client at increasing options hope and goal oriented
Interpersonal
focus on individual in relation to his level of functioning in personal relations and how it affects his /her emotions and mental health
Person-centered (Rogerian)
Focus on personal growth and acquiring better coping skills to deal with stressors
Location
Virtual sessions
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Licensed in
- FloridaLicense SW2538