- CBT informed skills
- DBT informed skills
- Motivational interviewing
About Himer
Himer Alminana is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Florida with 30 years of experience helping adults who struggle with stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, depression, and trauma and abuse. He speaks English and Spanish and describes a practical, collaborative style that focuses on understanding patterns behind thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and relationships. He uses skills from cognitive behavioral approaches and dialectical behavior approaches, plus motivational interviewing and mindfulness-based ideas to help people manage triggers and reduce rumination.
In sessions he emphasizes learning tools that make it easier to respond rather than react. He offers structure, accountability, and skill-building aimed at emotional regulation and clearer communication. When relevant to a person’s goals, he can include relapse prevention strategies and 12-Step principles as part of treatment planning.
Himer pays attention to how early relationships and family dynamics continue to affect current behavior. That includes work on attachment issues, abandonment concerns, and patterns coming from family of origin experiences. He also addresses issues such as codependency, control problems, and communication difficulties.
He works with people dealing with complex or overlapping concerns, including chronic pain or illness, dissociation, domestic violence histories, and other disruptive mood or personality-related difficulties. The focus remains on practical skills, steady support, and clear steps clients can use outside sessions.
People who want sessions in Spanish can request that language. Before scheduling, visitors should confirm current session formats and booking details through the site's intake flow.
How therapeutic approaches are used in remote sessions
Himer commonly draws from cognitive behavioral ideas that help people identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. These techniques are practical and task-focused, and they often involve working on skills between sessions to reduce rumination and manage anxiety.He also uses strategies informed by dialectical behavior approaches to teach emotional regulation and interpersonal effectiveness. These ideas emphasize step-by-step skills for calming intense reactions and improving communication. Motivational interviewing is another approach he uses to help people clarify goals and strengthen their commitment to change, particularly around addiction or behavior change.
Finding the right combination of methods is part of the work. He collaborates with each person to choose approaches that fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and he adjusts plans as progress is made. That collaborative decision making helps keep sessions practical and focused on real-life results.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find remote sessions useful because they can fit appointments around work or caregiving, avoid travel time, and use shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. If you prefer Spanish language sessions note that he speaks Spanish and can conduct sessions that way when arranged.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address related to family patterns?
He helps people recognize how family of origin roles and expectations shape current behavior, including attachment and abandonment issues.
What is his general approach in sessions?
He uses a practical, collaborative style focused on building skills to respond rather than react to stressors and triggers.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 30 years of experience working with adults on issues such as anxiety, addictions, trauma and mood concerns.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida and practices with that credential.
Which languages can sessions be held in?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Does he accept clients from other countries?
He does not accept international clients at this time and works with people within his licensed jurisdiction.
How much do sessions cost and how are they billed?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Confirm pricing details during intake.
What are the first steps to begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.
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