Eli Manata Sloan, LCSW
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Eli is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- FSA/HSA accepted
- Great news, Eli is accepting new clients!
- They are normally fully-booked.
- Speaks English, Spanish, French, and Portuguese
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in Florida
More about Eli
- 4 years' experience
- Non-binary
- LCSW
Virtual Therapy for Gambling-Related Harm | Florida Adults and Couples
“My next bet will be the one that fixes everything.”
If that thought feels familiar, it does not mean you are weak or beyond help. Gambling is designed to keep people returning, and you do not have to navigate its effects alone.
Gambling-related harm can affect much more than money. It can contribute to anxiety, depression, shame, sleep difficulties, substance use, problems at work, parenting stress, and relationship conflict.
I’m Eli Manata, a Florida Licensed Clinical Social Worker offering trauma-informed virtual therapy for adults and couples affected by gambling-related harm.
If you are coming to therapy individually, we can explore your urges, triggers, chasing losses, and the thoughts that keep the cycle going. We can also address the anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, and shame underneath it while developing practical safeguards, emotional-regulation skills, and a personalized recurrence-prevention plan.
For couples, secrecy, debt, and broken agreements can erode communication, trust, affection, financial security, and emotional or sexual intimacy. Therapy can create space for stabilization, accountability, honest communication, reconnection, and relationship repair.
My approach integrates harm reduction, CBT, motivational interviewing, trauma-informed care, IFS-informed parts work, and recurrence-prevention planning. I am Gottman Method Couples Therapy Levels 1 and 2 trained and familiar with 12-step approaches. I respect your agency whether your goal is to reduce gambling, stop completely, participate in a recovery fellowship, or begin by figuring out what change means for you.
You do not have to wait until everything falls apart. Recovery, reconnection, and repair are possible.
If you’re going to bet, bet on yourself. Book a session, and let’s begin.
Specialties
Insurance Accepted
- Cigna
Treatment Approaches
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Gottman Method
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Licenses
Eli Manata Sloan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1861225682.
- LCSW · Florida · SW27349 · Renews March 2027
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling, also known as teletherapy, is a method of delivering mental health services through digital means such as video conferencing, phone calls, or messaging platforms. It can be an ideal option for individuals who have difficulty accessing traditional therapy due to geographical distance, time constraints, or personal preferences like privacy and comfort. Many people find it easier to open up from the familiarity of their own space.
Teletherapy has been found to be highly effective, with studies showing that it can produce similar outcomes to in-person therapy, particularly for issues like anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The flexibility and accessibility it offers make it a valuable alternative to conventional therapy settings.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Eli Manata Sloan offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Eli Manata Sloan works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Eli Manata Sloan speak?
Eli Manata Sloan speaks English, Spanish, French, and Portuguese.
How many years of experience does Eli Manata Sloan have?
Eli Manata Sloan has 4 years of experience.
Where is Eli Manata Sloan licensed to practice?
Eli Manata Sloan is licensed to practice in Florida.
Does Eli Manata Sloan accept FSA/HSA?
Yes, Eli Manata Sloan accepts FSA/HSA meaning you can pay for sessions with your pre-tax healthcare dollars. Every year hundreds of thousands of people use their FSA/HSA to pay for therapy.
Does Eli Manata Sloan accept insurance?
Yes, Eli Manata Sloan accepts Cigna.
Does Eli Manata Sloan accept clients outside of the United States?
No, Eli Manata Sloan does not accept clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Eli Manata Sloan offer?
Eli Manata Sloan offers clients Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Gottman Method, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, and Internal Family Systems.
How can I communicate with Eli Manata Sloan?
Eli Manata Sloan can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Eli Manata Sloan?
Just tap the BOOK NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation.
Mental health conditions are real, common, and treatable.
And recovery is possible.
When you tap BOOK NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation.