- Focus on LGBTQ issues
- Trauma-informed care
- Practical wellbeing tools
About Aeron
Aeron DeGroat is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) based in Florida who focuses on work and wellbeing and related pressures. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem struggles, and issues related to LGBTQ concerns and trauma. Her approach aims to empower clients while also offering honest feedback and encouragement.
Aeron brings seven years of clinical experience to sessions. She centers conversations on real-life factors that shape wellbeing, including gender identity, body image, and relationships with food. She also talks openly about the effects of cultural and social forces such as sexism, transphobia, and other harms on mental health.
Clients can expect a therapist who shows up authentically and is not a blank slate. That means she speaks plainly, names harmful dynamics, and addresses how outside forces influence daily life and work. She balances support with challenge to help people move toward their goals.
Her focus includes trauma and abuse, post-traumatic stress, sexual assault, abandonment and attachment issues, and concerns common among young adults. Aeron also works with people navigating gender dysphoria, sexuality, and women’s issues, and with those facing workplace stress and life-purpose questions.
Sessions emphasize practical steps, honest reflection, and building self-compassion. To begin, a reader can use the site’s Start Therapy button to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a session based on the therapist’s availability.
Therapeutic approaches and online care
Aeron uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions in clear, practical ways. One common approach focuses on trauma-informed methods that help people process past harm and reduce its impact on daily life and work. This can involve paced storytelling, grounding skills, and strategies to manage triggers.Another frequent element centers on identity-affirming care for LGBTQIA+ and gender-related concerns. That work includes exploring gender identity, managing dysphoria, and strengthening self-acceptance while addressing related stressors at work and in relationships.
Finding the best approach is a collaborative effort. The therapist will discuss options, try techniques, and adjust plans based on the client's needs, goals, and preferences so the work fits the person rather than the other way around.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the available session formats before booking since the biography does not list formats explicitly. Many people find remote sessions helpful for fitting therapy into a busy day, shortening commute time, or making regular check-ins easier during a lunch break. Talk with the therapist during the intake to choose an approach and session arrangement that match your schedule and treatment goals.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
7+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Aeron DeGroat address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem challenges, trauma and abuse, and a range of LGBTQIA+ and gender identity matters. Additional focuses include body image, eating and food-related issues, workplace concerns, and young adult issues.
How would you describe her therapy style?
She is direct and authentic, offering encouragement while also holding clients accountable. Conversations are practical and down-to-earth, with attention to social and cultural influences on mental health.
What is her clinical background?
She has seven years of clinical experience working with trauma, gender identity concerns, and wellbeing-focused issues. That experience informs her straightforward and supportive approach.
Where is she based and what credential does she hold?
She practices in Florida and holds the LMHC credential, which stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing details are provided during the sign-up and matching process.
What is the first step to begin therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.