My name is Mitsou Handal, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Qualified Supervisor in the State of Florida with 15 years of clinical experience. As a matter of education, I have a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from American University and a Master’s degree in Clinical Social Work from the University of Chicago. I have extensive clinical experience working with adolescents, families, adults, groups, and couples in all manner of complex, challenging cases including, but not limited to: treating adults with heroin/opiate dependence; family therapy with adolescents displaying severe emotional & behavioral issues; couples on the brink of divorce; individuals struggling with their mood, anxiety, relationships, addictions, self-esteem & self-worth; as well as individuals suffering from inattention, hyperactivity, maladaptive behaviors and other issues that prevent them from living a full and happy life. I have worked in various clinical settings including an inpatient, secure residential facility, an outpatient clinic and community health centers. I have also worked in a private practice setting. In addition to my background as a licensed therapist, I am also a Certified Transformational Coach, Certified Master Coach, Certified Life Coach and a Certified Health Coach from the Health Coach Institute. I can provide tailored health, life and transformational coaching services by providing my clients with the right system, the right support and the right accountability to help them more easily create lifelong transformations via sustainable habit changes. It is my passion to empower my clients to live out the most authentic version of themselves, helping them become healthier in mind+body+spirit while experiencing a more present, more joyful and a less stressful life. I am effective at empowering and teaching my clients how to develop and master their mindset so they can step into the driver’s seat of their lives and truly create a life of meaning and purpose – the kind they desire to live on their terms – while focusing on what matters most to them and helping them let go of the things that no longer serve them. In addition to my clinical and coaching background, I am also a Burnout Prevention Specialist. To that end, I help overworked healthcare professionals who are passionate about what they do but are tired of feeling overwhelmed and burned out. As a prevention specialist, I help them create a better work-life balance so they can reach their next level of well-being and success with ease. All in all, I am an expert at leading the therapeutic process, establishing healthy boundaries and expectations from the very beginning of the therapeutic relationship. Establishing such a solid foundation and therapeutic alliance early on allows for better treatment outcomes, as we laser focus on the root of the problem, enabling us to make progress as quickly as possible. It is truly my privilege and honor to join you in your journey! I look forward to connecting with you!