Gladys is just amazing. I feel like I've grown so much under her care. I feel like walking proof of her work and all my friends and colleagues have witnessed the change. Changing for the better is always an option and an opportunity to overcome the obstacles and hardships. Therapy has improved my quality of life and I'll always be thankful for it.

A Thriveworks Client, verified client of Gladys

Addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Career Counseling, Divorce, Grief

Individual Counseling

Online in FL

10 years in practice

Ages served: 18-65+

Accepted insurance & self-pay

Gladys accepts 34 insurers

Aetna

Aetna Medicare Advantage

Anthem

Cigna | Evernorth

Cigna | Evernorth - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Adventist Health Associates | Employee Health Plan

Adventist Health Associates | Non-Employee Health Plan

AvMed

AvMed | Medicare Advantage

Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)

Carelon

Carelon | Medicare Advantage

Compsych

Devoted Health | Medicare Advantage

Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network

First Health Network

Florida Blue | BCBS | Blue Cross Blue Shield

Florida Blue | Medicare Advantage

Health First Health Plan

Health First Health Plan | Medicare Advantage

HealthSpring | Medicare Advantage

Humana Medicare Advantage

JP Farley Corporation

Medica

Medicare FL

Multi Plan PHCS

Optum Serve

Quest Behavioral Health

Railroad Medicare

Tricare East | Out of Network Provider

UMR

United Healthcare | Optum

United Healthcare | Optum - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

United Healthcare | Optum Medicare Advantage

Uprise EAP

SELF-PAY COSTS

Out-of-pocket session costs for clients who don’t have insurance or aren’t covered by their insurance for mental health services.

$200

first session

$170

subsequent sessions

About Gladys

Gladys Amador is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and National Certified Counselor (NCC) in Florida with over 10 years of professional experience. Gladys speaks both English and Spanish fluently; her expertise includes addressing a broad spectrum of mental health conditions and concerns in teens and adults, from paranoid schizophrenia to adjustment disorders, grief, anxiety, depression, and family separation.

She has worked with indigent clients, the homeless, professionals, the elderly, college students, relapse prevention/substance misuse clients among others. One of Gladys' passions includes group facilitation where she led anger management and life skills sessions at forensic alternative and women’s rehabilitation treatment centers. She is a 500-hour certified yoga instructor with Yoga Alliance and believes wholeheartedly that connection is the cure. In therapy, Gladys utilizes an eclectic approach.

A true professional in the mental health field, Gladys invests countless hours polishing and practicing the human/healing arts to support people find and refine their passions. She'll partner together with you to address the roadblocks in your personal life so that you can begin to experience life anew.

"I speak both Spanish and English fluently. I understand issues of acculturation, grief, divorce and anxiety among others, having been through it myself, and would be honored the opportunity to support those seeking the same. "

What clients say

These testimonials are from real clients who completed a satisfaction survey after their sessions and agreed to share their feedback. Results may vary.

Gladys has literally changed my life! The perspective she brings has allowed me to see things with a completely different mindset. She is kind and truly cares about her patients. I....

A Thriveworks Client, verified client of Gladys

I like the way Gladys can make me aware of areas I need guidance on - she has a knack of making me realize what I need to improve on. She is subtle but direct in her approach. I fe....

A Thriveworks Client, verified client of Gladys

I have been with my psychotherapist, Gladys, for a total of 1 year and 5 months, and I couldn't have asked for a better experience. She has been like a living book, helping me unco....

A Thriveworks Client, verified client of Gladys

I absolutely would recommend Gladys to any of my friends/family. She is amazing!

A Thriveworks Client, verified client of Gladys

Get to know Gladys

Why did you decide to become a counselor?

I love people and their stories. I want to support and educate. Mental health is part of our overall well being and I want people to know they are not alone.

What type of clients are you most excited to work with?

Anyone open to exploration.

What’s one thing you wish all clients knew?

That they have so much power.

Why did you choose to practice at Thriveworks?

It’s a great company that really cares about their clinicians as much as they do about their clients.

What inspires you?

People. Resilience. Love.

What can clients expect in their first session with you?

To find a listening ear.

What do you want to accomplish with an individual in their first session?

Rapport. I want to get to know them and what they are currently struggling with in order to find change or acceptance.

What do you do for fun/on your time off?

Yoga. Beach. JetSki. Beach. Kayak. Beach. Ride bike. Beach. Dance.

Other areas of focus

SpecialitiesAddiction, Anxiety, Depression, Career Counseling, Divorce, Grief, Coping Skills, Infidelity, Self Esteem, Women’s Issues, Sexual Abuse, Eating Disorder, Life Transition, Relationships, Trauma / PTSD, Anger Management, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

ApproachesChristian Counseling, Humanistic / Rogerian, Jungian, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative, Positive Psychology, Existential Therapy, Any / Eclectic, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Gottman Method, Mindfulness-Based Therapy (MBCT), Person-Centered Therapy, Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Strength-Based Therapy