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Entry 050257Florida / United States

Mallory Carlson

Mallory Carlson, LMHC

Florida 3 years in practice

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LMHC in Florida - Anxiety and Trauma

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  • CBT
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

About Mallory

Mallory Carlson is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida with three years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, mood disorders, bipolar disorder, self-esteem, and coaching. She also addresses communication problems, forgiveness, isolation and loneliness, veteran and armed forces issues, panic, and post-traumatic stress.

Mallory uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Trauma-Focused Therapy in her work. Sessions involve practical strategies to manage symptoms and build coping skills. She emphasizes clear steps clients can try between sessions and works on changing patterns that maintain distress.

Her background includes work across acute and non-acute settings where she supported people in lowering anxiety and depression through skill-building. Mallory helps people identify unhelpful thoughts, test them, and replace them with more balanced thinking. She also uses motivational techniques to support readiness for change and goal-setting.

In trauma-focused work she concentrates on approaches that address post-traumatic stress and related difficulties. That work often combines stabilization skills, processing of traumatic memories, and rebuilding routines that improve daily functioning. Sessions can include practical tools for panic attacks and mood regulation.

People who choose her can expect straightforward sessions with clear goals and home-practice tasks. To confirm how sessions are delivered, prospective clients should follow the listed steps to view current session options before booking.

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Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

CBT is a short-term, skills-based approach that looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It teaches practical techniques to reduce anxiety, manage mood swings, and change unhelpful thinking patterns.

Motivational Interviewing focuses on a person’s own goals and readiness for change. It uses open questions and reflective listening to help clarify values, increase motivation, and set achievable steps toward those goals.

Trauma-Focused Therapy targets symptoms that follow traumatic experiences. It combines safety and stabilization skills with guided processing to reduce the hold of traumatic memories and improve day-to-day functioning.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That process includes discussing options, trying approaches, and adjusting plans as needed.

Confirm the current session formats before booking since formats were not specified in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit work on mental health into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. These practical benefits help people maintain momentum while working on symptoms and goals.

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Areas of expertise

Also works with

Self esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoaching

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

3+ years

Listed in

Florida

Languages

English

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Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, bipolar and mood disorders, self-esteem, panic, and related issues such as isolation and communication problems.

What therapeutic methods does she use?

The main approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Trauma-Focused Therapy. Each method is used to teach skills, support motivation, and address trauma symptoms.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has three years of experience working in acute and non-acute clinical settings supporting people with anxiety, depression, and trauma-related problems.

What are her credentials and location?

She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) licensed in Florida and practices from that state.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the US work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How does payment work?

Cost varies with location and services. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session as prompted.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.

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