About Florcita

Florcita Hancock-Rios is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) practicing in North Carolina with 15 years of experience. She meets people where they are and focuses on practical ways to reduce stress and manage anxiety. Her approach is straightforward and respectful, aimed at helping clients build confidence and feel more capable day to day.

She offers help for a wide range of concerns including depression, anger, relationship and family difficulties, grief, and ADHD.

Background and approach

Florcita pays attention to how life events, family background, and caregiving roles affect mood and behavior. She also supports people coping with adoption and foster care issues, attachment concerns, and blended family challenges. In sessions she uses client-centered work to listen and shape the conversation around each person's goals.

She draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and try small behavior changes that can make daily life easier. Mindfulness tools are offered to help with grounding and managing stress in the moment. Her style is collaborative and practical.

She helps clients set realistic steps, try them between sessions, and adjust the plan as needed. Many people find this helps them move past feeling stuck and toward clearer choices. Florcita speaks English and accepts clients both in North Carolina and internationally.

She tailors scheduling and session format to fit each person's routine and needs.

Approaches that guide online sessions

Florcita uses client-centered therapy to create a space where the client leads the topics and the therapist follows with careful listening and reflection. This approach helps people name their priorities and decide what changes matter most to them.

She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy, which focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and trying small behavior experiments. CBT can be helpful for anxiety, mood concerns, and managing the day-to-day challenges of ADHD symptoms.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Florcita collaborates with each person to choose techniques that match their needs, goals, and preferences. She will adjust tools and pacing based on what is helpful, so therapy stays practical and goal-oriented.

Online therapy offers several practical benefits. Video calls allow for a face-to-face conversation when schedules make travel difficult. Phone sessions can work well when video is not possible or bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging make it easier to check in between appointments or fit brief sessions into a busy day. These options make it simpler to keep consistent progress while balancing other responsibilities.

Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns does Florcita address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship and family issues, grief, eating concerns, bipolar symptoms, and ADHD among other worries.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is warm and collaborative, focusing on practical steps, listening closely, and tailoring the conversation to each person's goals.
What is her professional background?
She has 15 years of professional experience working with a range of concerns and life transitions, including caregiver stress and attachment matters.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC, licensed in North Carolina.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Sessions can be held via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on client preference.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

What this therapist works with

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Experience
15 years
Licensed
North Carolina
Languages
English

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