Iris Tanton , LMHC

Iris Tanton is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida with six years of professional experience across a range of clinical settings. Raised as a first-generation Latina in the United States and having spent many years living in Spain, she brings a multicultural perspective to her therapeutic work. During her time in Europe she studied Culinary Arts and trained as a chef with a focus on healthy cooking, which helped shape an integrative approach to wellness that considers the mind, body, and spirit connection. She is certified in Biofeedback and Culinary Health Coaching and has completed a specialization in Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapy, concentrating on both preparation and integration phases.

Iris combines professional training with lived experience as a mother of three young adults and a partner in a marriage spanning more than 25 years. That life context informs her compassionate, curiosity-driven stance and supports her ability to relate to family dynamics, caregiving concerns, and major life transitions. Her education and background contribute to an integrative therapeutic perspective that values both practical strategies and holistic well-being.

She supports individuals seeking insight into anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, and other challenging life experiences. Her work also addresses eating and body image concerns, parenting and family problems, attachment and abandonment issues, dissociation, and questions about life purpose. Iris draws on Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and trauma-informed interventions such as Compassionate Inquiry and Parts Work to help clients identify unhelpful patterns, develop new coping skills, and uncover insights that support forward movement. She fosters an open, nonjudgmental environment where clients and therapist collaborate to rewrite personal narratives in ways that feel more meaningful and aligned with each person’s goals.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Iris uses several evidence-informed approaches that translate well to remote work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns of thought and behavior that contribute to emotional distress and teaches practical skills to manage symptoms such as anxiety, depression, and stress. Mindfulness Therapy emphasizes present-moment awareness and self-compassion, helping clients reduce rumination, regulate strong emotions, and respond differently to triggers that affect relationships and body image. Solution-Focused Therapy centers on clients’ strengths and immediate goals, using brief, goal-oriented techniques to navigate life transitions and build concrete steps toward change.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and is done collaboratively. Iris works with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and adapts strategies over time as progress and priorities evolve.

Online sessions via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging offer flexibility and accessibility for people balancing work, caregiving, or geographic constraints. These options allow licensed professionals and therapists to maintain continuity of care, fit sessions into busy schedules, and support clients through transitions without requiring travel.