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- ACT and CBT
- Motivational Interviewing
- Client-centered work
About Mary
LMHC Mary (Gina) Arnold practices in Florida and has five years of clinical experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship concerns, and self-esteem. She uses a mix of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing in her work.
Mary focuses on clear, practical conversations. She listens to what matters to each person and outlines steps to address pressing problems. Sessions often include noticing unhelpful thoughts, practicing small behavioral changes, and using mindfulness techniques to reduce reactivity.
Her approach emphasizes values-based choices and present-moment awareness from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy tools are used to identify patterns that keep stress and anxiety active, and to test small changes that change daily life. Motivational Interviewing supports people working through ambivalence about substance use or other habits.
Mary also draws on Client-Centered Therapy to keep sessions grounded in the client’s perspective. She aims to create straightforward goals and practical strategies people can use between meetings. Work may include building assertiveness, addressing codependency or control issues, and coping plans for workplace stress.
People who contact her often bring questions about divorce and separation, forgiveness, guilt and shame, impulsivity, life purpose, mood concerns, women’s issues, and young adult challenges. Sessions are conducted in English and based in Florida. Before booking, confirm current session formats and scheduling details.
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How therapeutic approaches are used in online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people clarify what matters to them and take small actions consistent with those values. It emphasizes noticing thoughts without getting stuck and committing to steps that move life forward. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying thought and behavior patterns that keep anxiety or low mood active and testing concrete changes to break those cycles. Motivational Interviewing is a short-term conversational method used when someone feels uncertain about changing a habit, such as substance use; it helps resolve mixed feelings and build motivation.Choosing the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they decide which methods to prioritize and adjust the plan as needed over time.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy weeks, allow shorter check-ins when helpful, and reduce time spent traveling. It can also support continuity between appointments by using the same method across sessions. Ask about available formats and scheduling when you sign up so sessions match your day-to-day needs.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
Mary focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship concerns, and self-esteem. She also works with codependency, control issues, divorce and separation, and related topics.
What methods does she use in sessions?
She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. These approaches guide conversation, behavior change, and values-based actions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Mary has five years of professional experience as a licensed mental health counselor. That experience informs her practical, goal-oriented work.
Where is she licensed and based?
She holds a Florida LMHC credential and practices in Florida. Sessions are offered in English.
Can someone outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted. Sessions are provided to people within the applicable licensure jurisdiction.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options directly before booking to know if video, phone, or in-person meetings are offered.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Check the pricing details provided during sign-up for exact rates.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session. That process connects you and sets an initial appointment.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.