Helen Cook, LMHC, LPC
Licensed counselor integrating mind-body trauma care
- Trauma-informed care
- Mind-body focus
- Couples and family work
About Helen Cook
Helen Cook believes that an inner part of each person often knows the way forward, though that part can retreat after painful experiences. She creates a therapeutic space where courage and a trusting relationship can help that inner knowing return so healing can begin. Helen is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania, and she integrates training in Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Brainspotting, tapping, Ericksonian hypnotherapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) into her work.
She has worked with adolescents, couples, and adults on a broad range of concerns, including stress and anxiety, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, anger, grief, eating and sleeping problems, self-esteem, career transitions, bipolar disorder, depression, and compassion fatigue. Her background in nursing, military service, biology education, and long-term coaching experience informs a practical attention to the mind-body connection that she often brings into sessions.
Helen blends relational sensitivity with concrete tools so clients can process difficult experiences, develop coping skills, and reconnect with their strengths. Her approach emphasizes collaboration, pacing that fits each person, and an integration of relational and somatic perspectives to support gradual, sustainable change.
She has worked with adolescents, couples, and adults on a broad range of concerns, including stress and anxiety, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, anger, grief, eating and sleeping problems, self-esteem, career transitions, bipolar disorder, depression, and compassion fatigue. Her background in nursing, military service, biology education, and long-term coaching experience informs a practical attention to the mind-body connection that she often brings into sessions.
Helen blends relational sensitivity with concrete tools so clients can process difficult experiences, develop coping skills, and reconnect with their strengths. Her approach emphasizes collaboration, pacing that fits each person, and an integration of relational and somatic perspectives to support gradual, sustainable change.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
LGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Hypnotherapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Helen Cook have?
Helen Cook has 17 years of experience.
Is Helen Cook a licensed therapist?
Yes. Helen Cook holds the credentials LMHC and LPC - Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Licensed Professional Counselor. License details: FL LMHC MH17171, PA LPC PC005319.
In which languages does Helen Cook provide therapy?
Helen Cook provides therapy in English.
Where is Helen Cook located?
Helen Cook is located in Florida.
How can I work with Helen Cook as my therapist?
Clients can work with Helen Cook through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Helen Cook work with international clients?
Helen Cook does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Helen Cook cost?
Costs can vary based on location and therapist availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire used to match clients with a therapist. Depending on availability, a client can then schedule a first session by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches for Online Healing and Connection
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) centers on attachment and emotional bonds, helping partners and individuals identify patterns in relationships, access underlying emotions, and build more secure, responsive connections. It is often helpful for couples and for people working through intimacy-related concerns.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma-focused approach that supports the processing of distressing memories and the reduction of their emotional intensity. It can be useful for people who are coping with past trauma or persistent traumatic reactions.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and on building practical coping skills. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, stress management, and many everyday life challenges.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Helen works collaboratively with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences and to tailor interventions that fit their pace and priorities. This collaborative stance helps determine whether EFT, EMDR, CBT, or a combination of methods will best support change.
Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options allow clients to engage in therapy from home or other convenient locations, fit sessions into busy schedules, and maintain continuity of care when in-person meetings are not possible. Licensed professionals can effectively adapt these approaches to remote formats to support progress and connection.