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Jamie Farhat

Therapist · Florida

Trauma-informed counselor who uses humor and steadiness

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Jamie Farhat
Credentials
LMHC
License
LMHC, Florida · MH17353
NPI
1508323783
Experience
10 years
Languages
English
Location
Florida
  • Trauma-informed care
  • Builds self-esteem
  • Boundary work

About Jamie

Jamie Farhat is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Florida with ten years of experience in trauma-focused care. She centers sessions on helping people build self-esteem, strengthen boundaries, and find new ways to think about difficult situations. Her style is relaxed and approachable, and she often brings humor into sessions to ease tension and create rapport.

Jamie has spent a decade supporting people affected by trauma and related concerns such as depression, post-traumatic stress, and sexual assault and abuse. She also works with issues around gender dysphoria, body image, and codependency. Her practice includes attention to guilt, shame, and the complex feelings that follow relationship harm.

In the room she aims to be a steady, grounded presence when life feels chaotic. She offers perspective shifts and moments of levity alongside serious work. That mix helps clients try new ways of responding to old patterns and practice healthier boundaries.

Her background includes extensive time in trauma-informed settings and a focus on practical, down-to-earth support. Jamie prefers clear, direct conversation and uses accessible language so people can apply what they talk about between sessions.

People meet her when they are ready to address low self-worth, relationship struggles, or the long-term impacts of trauma. She encourages straightforward goals and realistic steps toward change.

How trauma-informed methods and practical work translate online

Jamie uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that emphasize safety, pacing, and practical skills. Trauma-informed care focuses on recognizing how past harm affects current reactions and teaching steady ways to manage intense feelings, which helps with post-traumatic stress and relationship responses. She also emphasizes building self-esteem through small, achievable steps that change how someone thinks about themselves and acts day to day.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to a client's history, goals, and preferences and then suggest ways of working together. That plan can change over time as needs shift, with the client and therapist checking in about what’s helping and what to try next.

Practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions into a busy schedule and reducing travel time, which can make regular sessions easier to keep. Because session formats were not specified in the biography, please confirm current session options before booking. The focus is on making therapy usable in everyday life so people can practice new skills between meetings.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Additional focus areas

Body imageCodependencyDomestic violenceGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Experience

10+ years

Credentials

Florida

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Jamie address?

She works with trauma and abuse, depression, self-esteem, relationship issues, and LGBT-related concerns. Additional areas include body image, codependency, post-traumatic stress, and sexual assault and abuse.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her approach is trauma-informed and down-to-earth, mixing steady support with occasional humor. She aims to be relatable while helping people try new ways of thinking and acting.

How much experience does she have?

She has worked in the field for ten years, focusing much of that time on trauma-informed care and related concerns.

What are her credentials and location?

She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, practicing in Florida.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions priced?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with Jamie?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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