Online Therapist in Florida
Did you move to Florida for a fresh start, only to find the same stress and patterns came with you?
Do you notice the same patterns showing up in your relationships, no matter how aware you are of them?
Have you tried therapy before and felt like it wasn't quite what you needed?
Do you know something needs to shift, but feel stuck on how to actually move it?
If any of this resonates, you're in the right place. I work with people who are done managing and ready for real change.
I'm Ruth Alcantara-Zboinski, LCSW-QS, a licensed Florida psychotherapist and Florida Qualified Supervisor specializing in trauma, EMDR, anxiety, and relationship and attachment issues. I work with clients throughout Florida through secure telehealth. I'm also licensed in New York and Connecticut, so if you split your time between Florida and the Northeast, we can keep working together wherever you are. Learn more about my background.
At a Glance
Therapist: Ruth Alcantara-Zboinski, LCSW-QS, licensed in Florida, New York, and Connecticut
Format: Online sessions from anywhere in Florida
Specialties: Trauma, EMDR, anxiety, and relationship and attachment issues
Hours: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern, including early mornings and lunchtime
Fees: $205 per 50-minute session, with a free 15-minute consultation
Who I Work With
I work with accomplished people in Florida who've built lives that work on paper, and often are, on many levels. Most have tried talk therapy before and walked away feeling like something was missing. They're looking for more than support; they want real understanding and real tools. And they're ready to dig into why the same patterns keep showing up.
What they're looking for is someone who gets the full picture and knows how to help them actually move through what's been stuck. They don't want more analysis of problems they already understand. They want direction, structure, and a therapist who sees all of who they are and takes them seriously.
What I Often Help Florida Clients With
Florida can look like paradise from the outside. Underneath, many of the people I work with are carrying a lot:
A fresh start that didn't feel fresh. You relocated for a better life, and the old stress came along.
Anxiety under the sunshine. Work pressure, rising costs, and storm season worries that never fully go away.
Old trauma that resurfaces. A move, a loss, or a big life change brings up what you thought you'd left behind.
Relationship strain. A new city, new routines, and the same arguments on repeat.
Caring for family. Supporting aging parents nearby or children far away, often both at once.
Why Online Therapy Works So Well in Florida
Florida is big, and traffic is real, whether that's I-4 in Orlando, I-95 in South Florida, or the bridges around Tampa Bay. Online therapy removes the drive. You meet from home or a private office anywhere in Florida, and your sessions fit into your actual life.
I offer sessions from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern, including early-morning and lunchtime appointments, plus limited evening hours. Many clients meet before work or on a lunch break.
The work itself is direct and focused. We're not here to fill time or talk in circles. But that directness comes from respect for you and your time. You deserve clarity, and you deserve to feel understood.
What I Help With
Trauma Therapy: For high-functioning adults who look fine on the outside and are exhausted on the inside.
EMDR: Evidence-based trauma treatment, fully effective through telehealth, including 90-minute intensives for deeper progress in fewer appointments.
Anxiety: For overthinkers, perfectionists, and the perpetually "on."
Relationship & Attachment Therapy: When the same painful patterns keep following you into every relationship.
Sessions are in English; bilingual clients are welcome to express themselves in Spanish anytime and be fully understood.
Fees & Getting Started
Session Rates
50-minute sessions (including EMDR): $205
90-minute EMDR intensive sessions: $250
Free 15-minute consultation
I'm primarily private pay and in network with a limited number of insurance plans. If your plan includes out-of-network benefits, Thrizer lets you pay only your estimated share at each session and submits the claims for you. Check your benefits with my free Thrizer eligibility check (opens in a new tab), or see full details on my Fees page.
Session Details
Sessions take place online from wherever you are in Florida. You'll need a private, quiet space and a reliable internet connection. Regular therapy sessions can be done on any device, including a phone, tablet, or computer. EMDR sessions require a laptop or desktop computer, because a phone or tablet screen is too small for effective bilateral eye movements.
Standard sessions are 50 minutes. EMDR sessions and 90-minute intensive sessions have different structures, which we'll discuss during your consultation.
Getting Started
Schedule a free 15-minute consultation using the button below. We'll talk about what you're dealing with, what you've tried, and whether working together makes sense. If it does, we'll set your regular session time and get you set up on the secure platform.
Serving All of Florida
I work with clients throughout Florida, including Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Tampa, Orlando, Jacksonville, and Central Florida communities from Sanford to Daytona Beach. Whether you're navigating the intensity of daily life, managing relationship patterns, or carrying the weight of a past that won't settle, your therapy travels with you anywhere in Florida.
Florida Therapy FAQs
I split my time between Florida and New York or Connecticut. Can we keep meeting?
Yes. I'm licensed in Florida, New York, and Connecticut, so we can keep working together when you're in any of those states. You just need to be physically in one of them during our session.
What does LCSW-QS mean?
I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Florida Qualified Supervisor, which means I'm approved by the state to supervise clinicians working toward their own license.
What time zone are sessions in?
Sessions are scheduled in Eastern time, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. If you're in the Panhandle on Central time, that's 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. your time.
Can I do EMDR online?
Yes. EMDR works well through telehealth. You'll need a laptop or desktop computer, since a phone screen is too small for the eye movements. Learn more on my EMDR page.
Can I use my insurance?
I'm primarily private pay and in network with a limited number of plans. If your plan includes out-of-network benefits, Thrizer lets you pay only your estimated share at each session. See my Fees page for details.
Have more questions? See my full FAQ page for answers about fees, insurance, sessions, and EMDR.
Written by Ruth Alcantara-Zboinski, LCSW-QS. Last updated October 2026.
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