Corina Istanich
Florida LMHC focusing on CBT, DBT, and client-centered care
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About
Corina Istanich is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida. She earned both her undergraduate and master of arts degrees from Palm Beach Atlantic University, an experience she credits with shaping her outlook and approach to counseling. Corina identifies her faith as an influence on her work and approaches counseling through a lens informed by those values.
Her clinical path includes substantial time in in-patient addiction treatment, followed by roles in out-patient and in-home therapy with community agencies. Over the course of her career she has worked with a wide age range, from children as young as four to adults in their sixties, and has provided family therapy in addition to individual services. Areas of focus include stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family concerns, trauma and grief, parenting and intimacy related issues, among others.
Corina primarily uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy while integrating techniques from client-centered therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy when appropriate. She emphasizes building a direct and compassionate counseling relationship, teaching coping skills, supporting boundary setting, and improving communication. She prefers video sessions to observe cues but is open to phone or live chat when video is not available.
Her clinical path includes substantial time in in-patient addiction treatment, followed by roles in out-patient and in-home therapy with community agencies. Over the course of her career she has worked with a wide age range, from children as young as four to adults in their sixties, and has provided family therapy in addition to individual services. Areas of focus include stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family concerns, trauma and grief, parenting and intimacy related issues, among others.
Corina primarily uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy while integrating techniques from client-centered therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy when appropriate. She emphasizes building a direct and compassionate counseling relationship, teaching coping skills, supporting boundary setting, and improving communication. She prefers video sessions to observe cues but is open to phone or live chat when video is not available.
- Location:
- Florida, United States
- Years Experience:
- 10
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English, Spanish
- Therapist of Color:
- Yes
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Depression
Other areas of experience: Trauma and abuse, Grief, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Communication problems
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: FL LMHC MH17317
- NPI Number: 1932626678
- License: LMHC (Florida)
Telehealth options and therapeutic approach
Corina offers remote sessions and favors video calls because they allow face to face interaction and the opportunity to notice important nonverbal cues. When video cannot be used she is open to phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options allow clients to choose the medium that fits their current needs while maintaining continuity of care.
Her clinical work centers on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which addresses how thoughts and behaviors influence feelings and day to day functioning. She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques to teach concrete skills for managing strong emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness. Motivational Interviewing is used when clients are weighing change, to explore values and strengthen motivation in a collaborative way.
Sessions typically emphasize collaboration: Corina aims to be direct yet empathic, working with each person to set practical goals, practice coping strategies, and improve communication. The combination of these approaches supports clients who want structured skill building alongside reflective, client-centered dialogue.
What is Corina's professional background?
Corina has ten years of experience in the counseling field, including extensive work in an in-patient addictions center and later roles in out-patient and in-home therapy with community agencies.
What credentials and license does she hold?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, credentialed as LMHC, and licensed in Florida as FL LMHC MH17317.
Which languages does Corina speak?
She conducts therapy in English and Spanish.
Where is Corina based?
Corina practices in the state of Florida.
How can clients work with her remotely?
Remote options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. She prefers video sessions when possible but will use phone or live chat as needed.
Does she accept clients outside the United States?
This profile indicates that she does not accept international clients.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability. Sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How does someone get started with Corina?
To begin, use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire as the next step toward scheduling.