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Chinyere Tunsill

Chinyere Tunsill, LCPC, LMHC

Therapist in Florida

Empathetic skills-based counseling for self-esteem

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11 years of experience listed

LCPC, LMHC professional credentials

English languages

  • Strengthening self worth
  • Practical coping skills
  • Warm collaborative support

About Chinyere

Chinyere Tunsill is a licensed counselor who helps people strengthen their self esteem and cope with stress, anxiety, and life changes. She works with adults using straightforward questions and practical strategies. Her style aims to make people feel heard and more in control of next steps.

She focuses on building a trustworthy relationship first, believing that progress follows when people feel supported. Sessions often include clear skills practice and simple explanations of why those skills help. She also discusses lifestyle factors like sleep, exercise, and nutrition as part of overall wellbeing.

With 11 years of experience, Chinyere draws primarily on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and adds Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Motivational Interviewing when useful. She uses these approaches to address mood difficulties, trauma, substance concerns, and patterns like impulsivity or self-criticism. That mix guides practical, goal-focused work rather than only talking about problems.

Her background includes a Master of Arts from Roosevelt University and an Educational Specialist degree in Mental Health Counseling from Florida Atlantic University. She holds licensure as an LCPC and as an LMHC and practices in Florida. This experience supports straightforward, skills-based therapy for everyday challenges.

People who want clear steps, a warm tone, and a focus on building self-worth may find her approach helpful. She aims to be a steady partner through change, offering coaching on decisions and hands-on tools for coping and problem solving.

How therapeutic approaches translate online

Chinyere commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy in her work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety and low mood. DBT emphasizes practical skills for managing strong emotions, improving distress tolerance, and improving communication when relationships feel strained.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That means trying techniques, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan together rather than sticking to a single method.

The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, allowing shorter check-ins or sessions that avoid travel time. It can also let people meet with a licensed professional from a different location and maintain continuity during life transitions.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

AddictionsParenting issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentBody imageCommunication problemsDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionGuilt and shameImpulsivityMood disordersPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSelf-love

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Motivational InterviewingTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

11+ years

Credentials

Florida, Utah, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Nevada

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?

She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, addictions, anger, bipolar issues, ADHD, and coping with life changes.

What is her general therapy style?

She uses a practical, question-based approach that combines teaching skills with discussion. Sessions focus on goals, skill practice, and real-life problem solving.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 11 years of professional experience working with adults and youth in counseling settings.

What credentials and location apply?

She holds LCPC and LMHC credentials and practices in Florida. The credentials listed are NV LCPC and MA LMHC as documented.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English, and the practice accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How is cost handled?

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

How do I begin working with her?

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