- Guilt and shame
- Grief and loss
- Self-esteem work
About Liesl
Liesl Botelho is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 15 years of experience based in Florida. She works with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, grief, self-esteem issues, and depression, and also addresses guilt and shame as part of her practice. Liesl writes plainly about the strain that hidden pain can cause and focuses on helping people stop carrying it alone.
She listens for what feels most urgent and practical in someone’s life. Sessions focus on what is getting in the way day to day - sleepless nights, snapping at loved ones, or feeling stuck after a loss. She helps people name the feeling and find clearer ways to respond to it.
Liesl uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to work through mood and relational issues. That can include learning new communication skills, managing anxiety symptoms, and working through grief in small steps. The work aims to rebuild confidence and improve how people relate to themselves and others.
She also supports people facing aging and geriatric concerns, divorce and separation, family problems, isolation and loneliness, veteran and armed forces issues, and young adult challenges. Conversations often bring practical tools alongside reflection about values and choices.
Her approach is straightforward and focused on everyday life. People leaving a session will usually have a clear next step to try between meetings. To start, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Evidence-based techniques often used in her work include problem-focused skill building and grief-focused support. Problem-focused skill building involves identifying specific behaviors or thoughts that increase stress and practicing small, concrete alternatives to reduce anxiety and improve daily functioning. Grief-focused support means working through losses at a manageable pace, naming what was lost, and finding realistic ways to adjust routines and relationships.Another common element is communication skills training. This teaches clear ways to express needs, set boundaries, and repair strained interactions, which can reduce repeated conflict and loneliness. Each approach is a practical tool to try between sessions rather than a theory discussed only in the room.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose methods that fit the client’s goals, needs, and preferences. That may mean trying a few strategies and adjusting based on what helps most.
Session formats are not specified in the original biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving, or travel. They also allow for shorter check-ins when time is limited, and make it possible to continue work from different locations without the need to commute.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, self-esteem challenges, and depression, and also addresses guilt and shame.
How does she approach guilt or shame?
She helps people name the feeling, understand what keeps it active, and try practical steps to change how they respond day to day.
What experience does she bring?
She has 15 years of clinical experience working with mood and relational concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Florida Licensed Clinical Social Worker (FL LCSW) practicing in Florida.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.