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Maitey Etienne(She/Her/Hers)

(She/Her/Hers)
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Florida
Anxiety - Couples counseling- Depression-Family issues-Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)- Trauma-
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Professional statement

Maitey Etienne creates a therapy space where people can slow down, feel heard, and finally make sense of what they’ve been carrying. Many of her clients come in feeling emotionally overwhelmed, stuck in overthinking, or repeating the same arguments in their relationships without knowing how to break the cycle. Some are unsure if therapy is “necessary,” yet know something doesn’t feel right. Her goal is to help clients better understand themselves, their reactions, and the patterns shaping their lives and relationships.

She works with individuals and couples navigating anxiety, communication struggles, trust issues, life transitions, parenting stress, and emotional disconnection. In couples therapy, Maitey helps partners move away from blame and defensiveness and toward understanding. Sessions focus on improving communication, rebuilding emotional safety, and learning how to handle conflict without it escalating or shutting down. Rather than choosing sides, she helps both partners feel heard while identifying the interaction patterns keeping them stuck.

Her approach is collaborative, practical, and skill-focused. Maitey integrates evidence-based strategies including cognitive behavioral techniques, emotional regulation skills, and communication tools so clients leave sessions with clarity and concrete ways to respond differently outside of therapy. Clients often begin to notice they react less impulsively, express themselves more confidently, and feel more secure in their relationships.

Maitey provides therapy through secure telehealth sessions, allowing clients to attend from the privacy of their own space. Flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend availability, is offered to make starting therapy feel manageable and comfortable.


Message to clients

Starting therapy can feel intimidating, especially if you’re not sure whether your problems are “big enough.” Many of the people I work with aren’t in crisis — they’re just tired. Tired of overthinking conversations, repeating the same arguments, feeling misunderstood, or carrying emotions they don’t know how to turn off.

In our sessions, we won’t just talk about what’s wrong — we’ll figure out why it keeps happening and what to do differently. I’ll help you understand your reactions, communicate more clearly, and respond instead of react. If you’re coming in as a couple, my goal is to slow the conversation down so both of you feel heard, not blamed, and learn how to handle conflict without it escalating or shutting down.

You don’t need to have everything figured out before starting. You just need to be open to understanding yourself a little better. We’ll move at a pace that feels comfortable, and I’ll guide you with practical tools you can actually use outside of sessions.


Work and Education

Years of Experience: 12 years


Barry University, MSW, 2014

Licensure

Florida: SW 19259

Languages

English, Haitian Creole

Specialties

Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)

Couples counseling - Addressing relationship challenges and life transitions; strengthening communication and feelings of security, desire, connection, and love

Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life

Family issues - Promoting communication and supporting family members to address challenges and reduce conflict and distress

Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) - Healing painful experiences and memories from the past

Trauma - Coping and healing after threatening or scary events, such as witnessing accidents or experiencing sexual, verbal, emotional, or physical abuse




Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Couples
  • Families
  • Seniors (65+)
  • Teenagers (13-18)

Locations & Hours


Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Carelon
  • Cigna
  • Devoted Health
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Medicare
  • Optum
  • Oscar Health
  • Oxford Health Plans
  • United Healthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicare

Out-of-pocket fees

  • Individual sessions:$120 (50min)
  • Sliding scale:$115 - $120
  • Couples sessions:$140 (50min)
  • Family sessions:$160 (50min)

Additional session information

Payment options
  • Credit Card
  • Debit Card
Session frequency

Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.

  • Weekly

Book a Free Initial Consultation

The practice will call you for a free 10 minute phone call to discuss your needs and ensure a match!

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