Amada Tro, LMHC, LMFT

Amada Tro is a licensed mental health counselor and marriage and family therapist based in Florida. She brings 30 years of hands-on experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and trauma. Amada works in both English and Spanish and recognizes how hard it can feel to make that first step toward change.

Her approach centers on the person in the room. She uses client-centered techniques to listen closely, build on strengths, and tailor conversations to what matters most to each person. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy tools are used to identify unhelpful thoughts and try small, practical changes that can shift mood and behavior.

Mindfulness practices are also part of her work, with short exercises that help anchor attention and reduce reactivity. She helps people who struggle with sleep, anger, impulsivity, obsessive thoughts, and anxiety learn simple routines they can use daily. Amada also addresses grief, compassion fatigue, and challenges related to aging and geriatric issues in a straightforward way.

She has supported people through relationship problems, divorce and separation, and experiences of domestic or sexual violence. Her style is warm and direct, aiming to make sessions useful from the first visit. Amada encourages clients to set clear goals and checks in regularly to see what is working.

To start, she asks people to share their story and current concerns. From there she helps build a plan that fits each person's life and goals, adjusting the work as needs change.

How her approaches guide online therapy

Amada uses client-centered work, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and mindfulness in her sessions. Client-centered work means the conversation focuses on the person's priorities and strengths, and the therapist listens closely to what matters most. CBT looks at patterns of thought and behavior and tests small changes to reduce anxiety, depression, or intrusive thoughts. Mindfulness introduces brief attention practices and grounding exercises to reduce reactivity and improve sleep and focus.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. She will work together with each person to choose or mix methods that match their needs, goals, and comfort. Progress is reviewed regularly and the plan is adjusted based on what helps most.

The biography does not specify session formats, so confirm available options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when that suits a schedule. It can also let people continue work when relocating or when in different time zones, which is helpful for international clients.