Therapist profile
Himer Alminana, LCSW
Florida
LCSW - Stress and Addictions focus
Continue with HimerWhere Himer stands
- Credentials
- LCSW
- License
- LCSW, Florida / SW14021
- NPI
- 1619032117
- Experience
- 30 years
- Languages
- English, Spanish
- Location
- Florida
About
- CBT informed skills
- DBT informed techniques
- Motivational interviewing
About Himer
Himer Alminana is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 30 years of experience in Florida. He works with adults on stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, and depression. He also addresses related concerns such as codependency, attachment issues, communication problems, and coping after separation or domestic violence.
He uses plain, practical language in sessions. He helps people notice the patterns behind their thoughts and behavior. That includes spotting people-pleasing, trouble saying no, or repeating the same relationship cycles. Sessions focus on skills that can be used between meetings.
Himer includes cognitive behavioral methods to slow rumination and calm an overactive mind. He uses techniques informed by dialectical behavior approaches to help with emotion regulation and distress tolerance. Motivational interviewing is part of his way of supporting change for people dealing with substance use or relapse risk.
Mindfulness-based practices are offered to help with grounding, reducing reactivity, and managing triggers after trauma. When it matches a person's goals, he can incorporate relapse prevention strategies and 12-Step principles into the work. He aims to offer steady support, structure, and practical tools rather than abstract theory.
Sessions are conducted in English and Spanish. People who want to start are asked to use the site process to match and schedule an initial appointment. Costs vary by location and use a subscription that may be canceled at any time.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and online work
Himer uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help people notice thought patterns that feed anxiety and rumination, then practice new responses. Those techniques are useful for stress, depression, and many everyday worries. He also uses elements informed by dialectical behavior approaches to teach emotion regulation and distress tolerance skills that help when feelings feel overwhelming.Motivational interviewing is another part of his approach. It helps people clarify their reasons for change and find motivation when dealing with addictions or repeated unhelpful behaviors. He treats choosing an approach as a collaborative process and will work with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences.
The biography does not list specific online formats. Please confirm current session options before booking so you know how meetings are scheduled. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or avoid travel time. Licensed professionals can adapt these techniques to phone or video when available, and the therapist will discuss what will be most useful based on your situation.
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English, Spanish
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, and depression. He also addresses codependency, attachment problems, communication issues, and related concerns.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses a practical, collaborative approach that focuses on skills. Sessions emphasize noticing patterns and building tools to respond differently to triggers and relationship stress.
How long has he practiced?
He has 30 years of clinical experience working with adults on a range of emotional and behavioral concerns in Florida.
What are his credentials and location?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.