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Aeron DeGroat, LMHC

Affirming counselor who challenges and supports

7 years in practice · based in Florida · sessions in English · online sessions

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About Aeron

Aeron DeGroat is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Florida who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and concerns related to gender and sexuality. She focuses on issues important to many LGBTQ people, as well as women's concerns like body image and relationship with food. Her style aims to empower clients while also offering gentle challenge and accountability.

Aeron brings seven years of clinical experience to sessions.

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Background and approach

She presents as an authentic person rather than a blank slate and invites open conversation about how social and cultural forces affect mental health. Topics she routinely addresses include sexual assault and abuse, post-traumatic stress, attachment and abandonment struggles, and feelings of guilt or shame.

In the therapy room she talks directly about how race, culture, sexism, transphobia, homophobia, religious or generational trauma, and current events shape daily life. No topic is off limits; she encourages exploring the full context of distress to find useful changes. Her approach balances support with accountability to help clients move toward clearer goals.

People often work with her on communication problems, workplace stress, questions of life purpose, and young adult transitions. She also supports those working through gender dysphoria and questions about sexuality. Sessions use common online formats so clients can find a workable way to meet.

Aeron aims to help clients build self-love and practical coping skills. She encourages small, steady steps and focuses on strategies that fit each person's life and goals.

Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions work

Aeron uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques suited to anxiety, trauma, and identity-related concerns. One common approach is trauma-focused work that helps people process upsetting experiences and reduce symptoms like hypervigilance or intrusive memories. This approach aims to help people make sense of what happened and build coping tools for daily life.

She also uses approaches that address self-image and eating-related concerns by focusing on behaviors, thoughts, and practical steps to change patterns. These strategies often include learning alternative responses to negative body image and creating routines that support healthier relationships with food and self-care.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Aeron works with each person to match methods to their needs, goals, and preferences and adjusts the plan as progress is made. She encourages open feedback about what feels helpful so the work stays focused and relevant.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for a fuller interaction and longer sessions, phone can be a simpler alternative with less bandwidth, live chat provides a shorter check-in, and messaging lets people share thoughts between sessions. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into work, school, or busy days while keeping continuity of care.
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Questions people ask

What concerns does Aeron help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and LGBTQ related concerns such as gender identity and sexuality. Additional focus areas include body image, eating and food-related issues, self esteem, and workplace stress.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is direct and authentic while remaining supportive. She balances encouragement with accountability and invites conversation about social and cultural factors that affect wellbeing.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has seven years of experience working with people on trauma, gender identity concerns, women's issues, and other related mental health challenges.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, practicing from Florida.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
She meets using video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to offer flexible ways to connect.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

What this therapist works with

Experience
7 years
Licensed
Florida
Languages
English

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