About
Therapy that feels like being met — not assessed.
I'm Aileen Abello Rivera, LMHC. I built Virtual Therapy FL to be the kind of practice I'd want to walk into: warm, unhurried, and grounded in real, evidence-based care.

My path into this work started with a simple belief: people don't need to be fixed — they need to be understood. So much of what looks like anxiety, burnout, or distance in relationships is actually a wise response to too much, for too long, without enough support.
In our work together, I'll bring evidence-based tools — CBT, mindfulness, positive psychology, solution-focused and strengths-based approaches — and I'll bring me: warm, curious, direct when it helps, and never in a hurry to pathologize what you're feeling.
I work with individuals of all ages, couples, and families — from children and teens to adults and professionals navigating burnout. Sessions are entirely virtual and available to anyone located in Florida.
"You can come exactly as you are. We'll figure out the next step together."
Background
A path built on listening.
Education
M.S. in Mental Health Counseling
Trained in evidence-based therapeutic practice with a focus on adult and relational care.
Licensure
Licensed Mental Health Counselor (FL)
Fully licensed and accountable to Florida's standards of clinical care.
Practice
Years supporting individuals, couples & families
Experience across anxiety, depression, burnout, transitions, and relationships.
Approach
Warm, collaborative, evidence-based
CBT, positive psychology, mindfulness, and strengths-based care — tailored to you.
Philosophy
What I believe about therapy.
You are not a problem to be solved. You're a person navigating something real.
Insight is good. Skills are good. Feeling safe enough to use them — that's what changes lives.
Therapy isn't forever. My goal is for you to leave with both relief and the tools to keep going.
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.