Lorenza Rodriguez, MA, RMHCI Downtown Orlando Office
Lorenza Rodriguez is a Registered Mental Health Intern with the state of Florida and holds a Masters of Art degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She works exclusively in private practice at Orlando Thrive Therapy’s downtown Orlando therapy office.
Who Lorenza Works With & Lorenza's Approach
Lorenza is a bilingual counselor fluent in English and Spanish, working with individuals, teens, couples, and adult men and women. Her treatment modalities provide relief for clients experiencing anxiety, depression, self-esteem concerns, trauma, relationship challenges, family transitions, and major life changes. She integrates a variety of therapeutic approaches tailored to each client’s needs, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness-based practices, Internal Family Systems, expressive arts, and Gottman Method techniques for couples. When working with adolescents, Lorenza incorporates creativity, role play, and interactive techniques that help teens engage in therapy in a way that feels natural and supportive. With couples and families, she focuses on strengthening communication, building trust, and fostering deeper emotional connections.
Lorenza believes that no matter what you are facing, you don't have to do it alone. Life's challenges show up in so many ways; Whether you're a child struggling to understand your feelings, a teen trying to find your place in the world, or an adult juggling the demands of daily life. Lorenza is passionate about creating a warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where clients feel understood and empowered to navigate life’s challenges.
Clinical Background
Lorenza graduated at the top of her class from the University of Central Florida (Go Knights!) with a Masters of Arts degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. With experience in schools, community centers, and nonprofit healthcare settings, Lorenza brings a compassionate and client-centered approach that honors each person’s unique strengths and story. As a multicultural therapist, Lorenza understands the deep impact that culture, identity, and language can have on mental health. She is passionate about creating an inclusive therapeutic space that honors each person’s lived experiences so that they can reach their highest potential and truly Thrive!
What to Expect at Your First Session
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Introductions & Goal Setting
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Personalized Therapy Plan
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Supportive, Warm Environment
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Feeling heard and understood is an important part of therapy, but meaningful growth comes from applying what you learn along the way. At Orlando Thrive Therapy, our goal is to equip you with practical tools, healthy coping strategies, and new perspectives that help you create lasting positive change. Personal growth can take effort, but with the right guidance and support, it’s absolutely possible, and we see it happen every day.
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