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Therapist profile

Rene Gamboa, LMHC

Practical, experienced mental health counselor

Credentials
LMHC
LMHC, Florida
MH9340 (expires March 2027)
Based in
Florida
Years in practice
16
Languages
English
Sessions
Online

Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

About Rene

Rene Gamboa is a licensed mental health counselor practicing in Florida with 16 years of professional experience. He focuses on helping people sort through relationship struggles, parenting challenges, self-esteem and confidence issues, motivation, and career concerns. He emphasizes practical steps and clear conversation so clients leave sessions with something to try.

Rene approaches work with the belief that each person knows their story best and already has strengths to build on.

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Background and approach

He frames therapy as a collaborative process where the client’s goals guide each session. Taking the first step can feel daunting, and he aims to make that step easier and more goal-directed. In sessions he listens for patterns around communication, control, and impulsivity that can affect mood and daily life.

He also helps people who face panic symptoms, mood challenges, and workplace stress. Conversations focus on small, concrete changes that can reduce distress and improve interactions. Rene combines practical coaching around career and life decisions with therapeutic work on self-worth and relationships.

He helps people identify choices and try new behaviors between appointments. Progress is measured by real-world changes clients can notice. People meet with him to get straightforward feedback, a clearer plan, and tools to handle specific problems.

He supports clients as they test new approaches and adjust plans based on results. The work is steady, practical, and aimed at making daily life more manageable.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Rene uses practical, evidence-based techniques that focus on real-life change. One common approach is problem-focused work that identifies patterns in relationships and communication and then practices different responses. This helps when communication problems, control issues, or impulsivity are getting in the way of daily life. Another approach centers on skills for mood and panic management, teaching straightforward strategies to reduce anxiety symptoms and manage mood swings so people can function better day to day.

Choosing the right approach is a team effort. Rene works with each person to figure out which methods fit their goals and preferences. He adapts plans over time, testing what helps in real situations and changing course when needed so work stays relevant and useful.

Online therapy here offers several practical benefits. Video calls let people have full conversation and read nonverbal cues, phone sessions can be simpler when bandwidth is limited, live chat supports quick check-ins, and text-based messaging lets clients share updates between sessions. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain momentum, and try new strategies in everyday life.
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Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Rene address?
He helps people with relationship problems, parenting challenges, low self-esteem, career questions, and motivation. He also works with communication problems, control issues, impulsivity, mood disorders, panic attacks, men's issues, and workplace stress.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He takes a practical, collaborative approach and focuses on concrete steps to try between sessions. Conversations aim to clarify goals and build on a person’s existing strengths.
How much experience does he have?
He has 16 years of professional experience working with a range of personal and workplace concerns. That background shapes a hands-on, solution-oriented practice.
Where is he licensed and practicing?
He is a Florida licensed mental health counselor, listed as LMHC, and practices in Florida.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with him?
He is not currently accepting international clients. Sessions are provided to clients who can work with a Florida-licensed professional.
What formats are available for sessions?
Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Different formats can fit different schedules and needs.
How do payments and getting started work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and is billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.

Specialties and expertise

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Experience
16 years
Licensed
Florida
Languages
English