Iris Tanton , LMHC

Iris Tanton is a Florida-based licensed psychotherapist and LMHC, which stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor, bringing six years of professional experience across diverse clinical settings. She draws on a multicultural upbringing as a first-generation Latina raised in the United States and on years living abroad in Spain to inform a culturally aware, empathetic approach to care. While in Europe she studied Culinary Arts and trained as a chef focused on healthy cooking, a background that contributed to an integrative perspective on wellness that addresses mind, body, and spirit.

Her professional training includes certifications in Biofeedback and Culinary Health Coaching, along with a recent specialization in Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapy for both preparation and integration work. Those complementary skills support a holistic scope of practice that attends to physical habits, emotional patterns, and broader life context. She is a mother of three young adults and has been married for over 25 years, personal experiences that shape her understanding of family dynamics and life transitions.

Iris works with people navigating stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, eating and body image concerns, parenting and family challenges, anger, self-esteem issues, and major life changes. Her therapeutic stance is warm and curious, informed by Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and trauma-informed techniques such as Compassionate Inquiry and parts work. She partners with clients to identify unhelpful patterns, develop practical coping strategies, and uncover new narratives that support meaningful change.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Iris Tanton integrates practical, evidence-informed methods into online work to address a range of concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems. Mindfulness Therapy focuses on present-moment awareness and gentle acceptance of thoughts and feelings, supporting emotion regulation and coping with difficult experiences. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on clients' strengths and small, concrete steps toward goals, making it useful for people seeking measurable progress during transitions or relationship challenges.

Choosing the right approach is collaborative. Iris works with each person to explore which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress unfolds. This shared decision-making helps tailor interventions and keeps work aligned with what matters most to the client.

Online sessions via video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging offer flexibility for busy schedules and for those who prefer remote care. These options make it easier to maintain consistency, access licensed professionals from different locations within Florida, and integrate therapeutic work into daily life without sacrificing continuity of care.