Theodore Liswith, LCSW - Therapist in Florida

Stress and anxiety
Addictions and recovery
Sleep and motivation

About Theodore

Theodore Liswith is an LCSW licensed in Florida with 23 years of clinical experience. He focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, sleep problems, and career-related concerns. He also works with issues connected to adoption and foster care, blended family problems, body image, caregiver stress, codependency, commitment and communication struggles, and other life stresses.

He served in the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Army and has worked in settings that include a Carnegie research university, a level 1 trauma hospital, and one of the largest mental health providers in the country. He holds a bachelor and master degree earned with honors and completed a certificate in trauma therapy practice.

In sessions he uses approaches such as Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. Those methods are used to help people notice patterns, try new ways of responding, and manage symptoms that interfere with daily life.

He aims to help people talk through difficult memories, reduce anxiety and compulsive behaviors, and address sleep or motivation problems. He also helps clients who are coping with grief, medical or legal stressors, and challenges that affect work or schooling.

Sessions are described as a place to share events, thoughts, and feelings without judgment. To start, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the online options button.

How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and reflecting so the client feels heard and can explore their own priorities. It helps people clarify what matters to them and decide on next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and testing small changes to reduce symptoms like anxiety, sleep disruption, or compulsive behaviors. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) looks at emotional responses and patterns in close relationships, helping people notice feelings and how they affect interaction.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they will try methods that fit the person’s needs and adjust the plan as progress is made.

Confirm the specific online session formats before booking, since formats are not listed in the biography. Many people appreciate online sessions because they can fit a meeting into a work break, avoid travel time, or choose a shorter phone check-in when internet bandwidth is limited. The focus online is the same practical work as in person: noticing patterns, practicing different responses, and tracking small changes over time.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Trauma and abuse Self esteem Depression

Also works with

Sleeping disordersCareer difficulties

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issues Body imageCancerCaregiver issues and stress Codependency Commitment issues Communication problems Control issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgiveness Guilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesInfidelity Life purpose Men's issues Midlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issues Mood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Sex addictionSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobia Workplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

23+ years

Listed in

Florida

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he address?

The therapist works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, sleep troubles, and career concerns, plus related areas like adoption and foster care and blended family issues.

What is his therapeutic style?

He uses Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing to help people notice patterns and try different responses.

How much experience does he have?

He has 23 years of counseling experience and past work in military and large clinical settings.

What are his credentials and location?

He is an LCSW licensed in Florida and practices from that state.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English only and he is not taking international clients.

What session formats are offered?

Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific session formats.

How does billing and cost work?

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

How do I begin working with him?

Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.

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