- Guilt and shame
- Grief and loss
- Mood disorders
About Althea
Althea King is a Florida LMHC with 18 years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing depression, anxiety, stress, trauma and grief, and mood disorders including bipolar. Her practice also addresses guilt and shame as part of emotional healing.
She approaches clients as whole people, respecting personal values and faith. Sessions focus on practical steps and clear conversation rather than jargon. She helps people name difficult feelings and notice how those feelings show up in daily life.
Althea often works on communication patterns and relationship concerns that affect wellbeing. She supports people dealing with panic, posttraumatic stress, attachment questions, and financial stress. Forgiveness and reconciling guilt or shame are commonly addressed topics.
Her style is collaborative and direct. She helps clients set goals, try new ways of coping, and track small changes over time. The work is paced to the person’s comfort level and circumstances.
Althea draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques suited to the issue at hand. She combines practical strategies with attention to life meaning and purpose. People who come for help with grief, mood shifts, or long-standing shame find sessions that focus on clear steps forward.
To begin, prospective clients follow the practice intake steps to match with her and schedule a first appointment. Sessions are conducted in English and organized according to the service’s current session options.
Evidence-based approaches and working online
Many of Althea King’s methods focus on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that help people manage mood and stress. One common approach is skills-based work that teaches concrete coping tools for anxiety, panic, and mood swings. These techniques aim to reduce immediate distress and build steadier routines.Another typical element is trauma-informed care that helps people process painful memories at a manageable pace. That work often involves grounding and stabilization exercises and gradual exploration of what feels overwhelming. It can support recovery from abuse, posttraumatic stress, and grief-related reactions.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with each person to identify goals, try an approach, and adjust methods based on how the client responds. That collaborative process helps match techniques to individual needs and preferences.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm the available online options before booking. Many people find online sessions easier to schedule and to fit around work, caregiving, or travel. Others prefer shorter check-ins or audio-only meetings when bandwidth is limited or when being on camera is difficult. Licensed professionals can use online work to keep therapy practical and integrated into everyday life.
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Experience
18+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, bipolar disorder, and depression. Guilt and shame are listed among the issues she addresses.
How would she approach feelings of guilt or shame?
She helps people name and track these emotions and looks at how they affect behavior and relationships. Work often includes practical steps to shift unhelpful patterns.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 18 years of experience working with a range of mood and stress-related concerns. That includes work with trauma, panic, and attachment challenges.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LMHC licensed in Florida and practices from that state. Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted. Sessions are provided in English to people within the stated service area.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm the current session options before booking to ensure they meet your needs.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Check the service details for pricing in your area.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That process connects you to the intake and booking workflow.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.