Mercy Estevez, LCSW

Mercy Estevez is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Florida who helps people facing grief, depression, anxiety, addiction concerns, and relationship stress. She also supports clients coping with life changes, career questions, parenting strain, ADHD, and feelings of isolation. Mercy uses a motivational, nonjudgmental style that focuses on the person in front of her.

Her approach is client-centered, which means sessions are shaped around each person’s goals and pace. She works with clients to identify practical next steps and small changes that build toward larger goals. Mercy encourages people to use their past experiences to inform present choices while keeping the focus on forward movement.

Therapy sessions combine motivational techniques with mindfulness and solution-focused strategies. This mix is meant to help people manage stress, cope with intense emotions, and make clearer decisions. For clients who carry trauma, she integrates trauma-focused strategies to address difficult memories and their effects on daily life.

Mercy brings 12 years of clinical experience to her practice and describes her work as supportive and collaborative. She aims to create a space where people feel heard and can take practical steps toward improvement. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish for those who prefer either language.

To begin, Mercy asks clients to set specific, achievable goals so progress can be tracked. She emphasizes personal agency and works alongside people as they test new behaviors and responses. This practical orientation is intended to help people leave therapy with clearer tools for everyday challenges.

Therapeutic methods and how they translate online

Client-centered therapy places the client's goals at the center of sessions and emphasizes listening, reflection, and collaborative problem solving. Online or remote sessions keep that focus by letting the therapist follow the client's lead and tailor each meeting to current needs.

Mindfulness therapy helps people learn simple awareness and breathing practices to reduce stress and manage strong emotions. Motivational interviewing supports change by exploring a person’s own reasons for change and strengthening their commitment to specific steps. Both approaches can be used in short practices, homework, and guided conversation during remote sessions.

Choosing the best method is a collaborative process. Mercy will help determine which approaches fit a person’s situation, goals, and preferences. She will adjust strategies over time based on what is working and what the person wants to focus on.

Confirm current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed here. Online-style therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, shorten check-ins, or avoid travel time. It can also allow use of brief mindfulness exercises or goal-setting between longer meetings to support steady progress.