You don’t have to be sober to start. You don’t have to know if you’re ready to change. Just start here.

Online addiction counseling for adults throughout Florida

Addiction Counseling that starts where you are

You don’t need to have everything figured out before beginning. You just need to be willing to start the conversation. We can figure out the next steps together.

It’s all about being heard—really heard—without judgment, labels, or assumptions about who you are because of what you’re going through. Addiction can leave people feeling misunderstood, ashamed, frustrated, or simply exhausted from trying to explain themselves to people who don’t understand. Whether you're struggling with alcohol, drugs, substance use, or trying to find your footing in recovery, you don't have to figure it out alone.

What Online Addiction Counseling With Me Looks Like

Session 01

really just a conversation—you tell me what’s going on, I listen without judgment, and we figure out where to start

Session 02

start connecting the dots, figuring out what’s keeping you stuck, and talking about what might actually help

Session 03

start building a plan that feels realistic for your life—not someone else’s

Session 04

see what’s working and what isn’t, and adjust as we go—no judgment, no perfection required

Session 05

real-life changes, learning from the tough moments, and building on what’s actually working for you

Session 06

we’re not just talking about what’s wrong anymore—we’re starting to see what works for you and why

Session 07

you know yourself better and recognize the patterns that used to trip you up

Session 08

something has shifted—you understand what’s been keeping you stuck, you know what helps, and for the first time, moving forward feels doable

An Addiction Counselor Who Understands

My understanding of addiction is both professional and personal. I know what it’s like when something that once felt manageable stops feeling that way. That experience shapes the way I practice, but it doesn’t define what change should look like for you. Your story is your own, and we’ll start from there.

My name is Rita, and I’m a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) specializing in online counseling for adults struggling with addiction, substance use, and the challenges that come along with them. I provide therapy virtually, so if you're anywhere in Florida, we can work together from wherever you are.

You Don't Have to Be Ready. You just have to start the conversation.

FAQs: Do I have to be sober to start addiction counseling? Can I see an addiction therapist online in Florida? What if I'm not sure I want to stop drinking or using?