Online therapy · Licensed in Florida

You don't have to carry everything alone.

Compassionate online therapy for individuals, couples, and families across Florida. Together, we'll help you manage anxiety, navigate life transitions, strengthen relationships, and create meaningful change.

Currently accepting new clients
Aileen Abello Rivera, LMHC, in her therapy office

Free 15-min consult

No pressure. Just a conversation.

Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Florida Telehealth
HIPAA-Compliant Sessions
Flexible Scheduling
Bilingual (English & Spanish)

100% Virtual Mental Health Services

HIPAA-Compliant

All appointments are conducted through secure HIPAA-compliant telehealth. I do not provide in-person appointments. Receive care from the comfort and privacy of your own home — anywhere in Florida.

Services

Mental Health Services

Evidence-based virtual therapy and mental health services for individuals, couples, and families throughout Florida. Every service is provided securely through HIPAA-compliant telehealth — no in-person appointments are offered.

Individual Therapy

Support for adolescents, adults, and older adults (ages 11–75) navigating life's challenges through personalized, evidence-based therapy.

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Stress & Burnout
  • Trauma
  • Life Transitions
  • Self-Esteem
  • Emotional Regulation
  • Relationship Challenges
  • Grief
  • Personal Growth

Couples Therapy

Helping couples strengthen communication, rebuild trust, improve conflict resolution, and deepen emotional connection in a supportive, nonjudgmental environment.

  • Communication Skills
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Premarital Counseling
  • Infidelity Recovery
  • Emotional Connection
  • Relationship Growth

Family Therapy

Helping families improve communication, strengthen relationships, navigate conflict, and create healthier family dynamics.

  • Parent-Child Relationships
  • Family Conflict
  • Communication
  • Life Transitions
  • Blended Families
  • Strengthening Family Connections

Emotional Support Animal (ESA) Evaluations & Letters

Professional mental health evaluations to determine whether an Emotional Support Animal is clinically appropriate.

  • Comprehensive Clinical Evaluation
  • Secure Virtual Assessment
  • HIPAA-Compliant
  • Florida LMHC Evaluation
  • ESA Recommendation Letter Provided When Clinically Appropriate

ESA recommendation letters are never guaranteed. A letter is issued only when, in the clinician's professional judgment, an Emotional Support Animal is clinically appropriate following a comprehensive evaluation.

Portrait of Aileen Abello Rivera

Meet your therapist

Hi, I'm Aileen Abello Rivera, LMHC.

I believe therapy should feel like a collaborative and supportive space where you can show up exactly as you are. My goal is to help you better understand yourself, develop practical coping strategies, and create lasting change that aligns with your values.

  • Licensed

    Mental Health Counselor (FL)

  • Approach

    Warm, evidence-based, collaborative

  • Languages

    English & Spanish

  • Focus

    Individuals, couples, & families

Therapy approach

Evidence-based, deeply human.

I draw on several proven approaches and weave them together around you — never the other way around.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Identify the thought patterns shaping how you feel and respond.

Positive Psychology

Build on what's already working — strengths, meaning, and growth.

Strength-Based Therapy

Center the resilience and resources you already carry.

Solution-Focused

Move from stuck to a clear next step — practical and grounded.

Mindfulness-Based

Cultivate presence and a kinder relationship with your inner experience.

Cozy therapy office corner

Why Virtual Therapy FL

A practice designed around your life.

  • Convenient online sessions from anywhere in Florida
  • Secure, confidential HIPAA-compliant platform
  • Flexible scheduling that fits your routine
  • Personalized treatment plans tailored to you
  • Compassionate, nonjudgmental care
  • Bilingual sessions in English & Spanish

Client experiences

Words from the work.

Aileen is a professional and truly the most genuine therapist I've dealt with. She is caring and has been instrumental in helping my family. She follows up and truly makes you feel like she's invested in your well-being.
Lily B· Local Guide19 weeks ago
I recently began working with Aileen, and my experience has been truly positive. I've worked with several therapists before, but I feel that Aileen is the right fit for me. She is compassionate, understanding, and creates a safe, welcoming environment where I feel comfortable to share and grow.
Zaria Reynolds25 weeks ago
Very easy to talk to. Listened to my concerns and addressed them accordingly. Aileen was a pleasure to talk to.
Penelope Judd26 weeks ago
I started seeing Aileen a few weeks ago. I was a little iffy on the fact that this was all online, but when I say she is AMAZING, I mean it! She has helped me make so many connections and has given me coping skills and routines that have helped me get through rough and low patches more easily in just these few weeks. She is very personable and down to Earth. I would recommend her to everyone I know! She is a rockstar with what she does!
Kayla Lampkin30 weeks ago
Es una terapista increíble. Confiable amable y muy empatía con cada situación o dolor que he tenido necesidad de trabajar. Gracias muchas gracias por haber sido tan especial.
Mabel Rodriguez32 weeks ago
Aileen truly has a way with words, especially for my young son of only 10 years old. She made an impact in his life and he was very nervous starting therapy. It was a very scary territory for him. He truly has come out of his shell emotionally and I could tell how he revert back to her suggestions on how to manage his emotions.
Yania Diaz35 weeks ago

Questions

What to know before we begin.

Don't see your question? Reach out — I'm happy to answer.

How does virtual therapy work?+

We meet via a secure, HIPAA-compliant video platform — no special software needed. You'll get a private link before each session and can join from anywhere quiet and comfortable in Florida.

Do you accept insurance?+

I'm a private-pay practice and can provide a superbill for out-of-network reimbursement. This keeps your care personalized and your records private.

How long are sessions?+

Sessions can be up to 30 minutes, up to 45 minutes, or up to 60 minutes — the norm being up to 60 minutes.

Is therapy confidential?+

Yes. What you share stays between us, with very limited legal exceptions I'll explain in our first session.

What can therapy help with?+

Anxiety, depression, burnout, life transitions, self-esteem, relationship challenges, and emotional overwhelm — among others.

Can I attend therapy from anywhere in Florida?+

Yes, as long as you're physically located in Florida at the time of your session.

A first step, on your terms

Ready to Take the First Step?

You don't have to figure everything out alone. Let's talk for 15 minutes and see if we're a good fit.