Corina Istanich

Corina Istanich is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Florida who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction concerns, relationship strain, and parenting challenges. She speaks English and Spanish and brings a direct, compassionate style to sessions. Corina emphasizes practical skills such as boundaries, communication, and coping tools to help people manage life changes and everyday struggles.

Corina trained at Palm Beach Atlantic University for both undergraduate and graduate studies. Her faith influences how she practices; she describes counseling as a way to offer care consistent with those values. Over a decade in the field has included work in inpatient addiction treatment and community agencies offering outpatient and in-home supports.

Her main clinical orientation is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and she also draws from other methods when they fit a person’s needs. Corina aims to build a trusting therapeutic relationship that is honest and sometimes direct, so people can find practical solutions for current and past problems.

She prefers video sessions to better read nonverbal cues, but is open to phone or live-chat when video is not possible. Corina uses coping skills, boundary work, and communication practice in session to help with mood, relationships, and daily functioning.

People who want clear, skills-focused work alongside empathetic support may find her approach helpful when facing grief, trauma, ADHD-related concerns, or major life transitions.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and meeting a person where they are. It helps people feel heard and supported while they sort through emotions and decisions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors together, then practices new skills to reduce symptoms like anxiety or depression. It is useful for stress, mood concerns, and coping with life changes.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and how each method might fit. Together they decide which strategies to try and adjust them based on what helps most in daily life.

Corina prefers video sessions so visual cues can guide the work, and she can use worksheets, role-plays, or skills coaching in real time. She is open to phone or live chat if video cannot be used, so people can still check in or continue progress. Confirm current session options when booking to match scheduling needs. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, allow brief check-ins during a lunch break, or let someone work on skills from a quieter setting without traveling.