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Dr. Miguel Koschil, LCSW

Bilingual psychotherapist blending body and insight

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About Miguel

Dr. Miguel Koschil is a bilingual psychotherapist based in Florida. He uses plain, direct language and a warm manner to help people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, and relationship or intimacy concerns.

He speaks English, Spanish, and Ukrainian and has worked in mental health for decades. He brings 35 years of experience to sessions and holds a Florida LCSW license (SW22599). Over his career he has developed programs for substance abuse, domestic violence, and work with people who have experienced trauma.

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Background and approach

He frames therapy as a practical step toward a better life and offers straightforward support to people who are ready to try change. Miguel combines somatic awareness with practical skills. That means he pays attention to how the body holds stress while teaching tools to manage emotions and cope with difficult situations.

He also uses ideas from dialectical behavior work, existential thinking, mindfulness, and psychodynamic perspectives to tailor care to each person. In sessions he favors a humanistic, interactive style. He emphasizes trust and acceptance so people can talk through their history and current problems without judgment.

Miguel aims to empower people to make clearer choices and build healthier routines. Therapy can include short-term skill building or deeper, insight-focused work depending on the person's needs. He supports people dealing with parenting strain, career stress, sleeping problems, anger, ADHD-related challenges, and major life transitions.

If someone is ready to begin, he guides them step by step toward practical change.

How somatic and skills-based work translate to online care

Somatic Therapy focuses on how the body stores stress and emotion, using gentle attention to breathing, posture, and bodily sensations to help someone feel more regulated and less reactive. It can be useful for trauma, anxiety, and chronic tension. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches clear, practical skills for managing intense emotions, improving relationships, and reducing unhelpful behaviors through emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. Existential Therapy invites people to examine meaning, values, and life choices to clarify what matters most when facing loss or major life changes.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the person about their goals, symptoms, and preferences and then suggest a mix of somatic exercises, DBT skills, mindfulness, or insight-oriented conversations. That choice is made together and can change as needs shift.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction for body-focused awareness and guided practices. Phone sessions give an audio option for people on the go. Live chat and text-based messaging support brief check-ins, coaching, or skill reinforcement between sessions. These formats help people fit therapy into busy lives and maintain continuity of care across locations.
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Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he commonly address?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, parenting strain, sleeping problems, anger, self-esteem, career stress, coping with life changes, and ADHD.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a direct, warm, and interactive humanistic approach combined with practical techniques and insight work to help people make changes.
What is his professional background?
He has 35 years of experience in mental health and has developed programs for substance abuse, domestic violence, and work with people affected by trauma.
What credentials and location information are available?
He is a licensed clinical social worker: Florida LCSW SW22599, and practices from Florida.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, Spanish, and Ukrainian, and international clients are accepted.
What session formats does he offer online?
Sessions can take place by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to start therapy?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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Experience
35 years
Licensed
Florida
Languages
English, Spanish, Ukrainian