- 18 years experience
- LMHC Florida
- English sessions
About Althea
Althea King is a licensed mental health counselor with 18 years of experience helping people through difficult times. She works with individuals facing depression, anxiety, stress, trauma, grief, mood disorders, and panic attacks. Her style is warm and straightforward, aimed at helping someone feel heard and steadier day to day.
Althea pays attention to the whole person, including values and faith when those matter to the client. She often helps people untangle communication patterns, question harsh self-judgments, and rebuild a clearer sense of life purpose. Practical goals and small steps are part of sessions alongside deeper emotional work.
She also addresses issues connected to aging, attachment struggles, substance concerns, and family of origin matters. Financial stress, guilt, shame, and forgiveness are topics she regularly supports people through. Althea can assist clients who experience panic attacks and the disruption they bring to daily life.
Sessions are collaborative. The client’s goals guide the pace and priorities. Althea aims to create an affirming setting where people can name what’s hard, try new ways of coping, and notice progress over time.
People who choose her often want a therapist who combines steady clinical experience with direct, compassionate conversation. The work tends to blend practical problem-solving with attention to emotional healing and meaning.
How therapeutic approaches shape online care
Althea uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide work on anxiety and mood concerns. One common approach focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and building new coping skills to reduce worry and panic; this helps people manage sudden anxiety and everyday stress. Another approach centers on processing painful experiences and strong emotions so they have less control over daily life; this can be useful for trauma, grief, and long-standing guilt or shame.Choosing the right approach is collaborative. Althea will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and how they respond to different methods. Together they adjust the focus and pace so the work fits the person’s needs rather than forcing a single method.
If you prefer online sessions, confirm current session options before booking since formats are not listed here. Many people find virtual work easier to fit into busy schedules, save travel time, and maintain continuity when life is unpredictable. Others appreciate the option to use shorter check-ins or phone-based sessions when bandwidth or camera use is difficult. The therapist will discuss which session pattern best supports progress and daily life demands.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
18+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, bipolar disorder, depression, and panic attacks as listed in her specialties.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is collaborative and straightforward, focusing on listening, practical steps, and emotional processing guided by the client's goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 18 years of experience working with people across a range of mood and life concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds the credential FL LMHC and is located in Florida.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with her from another country?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work together?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.