Carolyn Ellis

Compassionate, practical mental health support

LMHC Florida

Experience: 20 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem, Depression
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Carolyn

Carolyn Ellis brings two decades of clinical experience as a licensed mental health counselor in Florida. She has worked across schools, community mental health agencies, and independent practice settings, helping children, adolescents, and adults navigate challenges like depression, anxiety, stress, low self-esteem, motivation struggles, and relationship concerns.

Background and approach

Her background includes supporting people through life changes and a range of behavioral and mood-related issues. Carolyn draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy to design practical, goal-oriented plans that reflect each person's circumstances.

She emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in sessions and adapts conversations and treatment goals to fit individual needs. Her approach aims to empower clients to build coping skills, clarify priorities, and make meaningful progress toward improved functioning.

Clients will find a clinician who values collaboration and tailors interventions to real-life goals, whether the focus is on managing symptoms, improving communication, or navigating major transitions. Carolyn frames therapy as a partnership in which small, consistent changes can support longer-term wellbeing.

Approaches That Guide Online Sessions

Carolyn uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering practical skills for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems. She also applies Solution-Focused Therapy to concentrate on concrete goals and small changes that move a person toward preferred outcomes, which can be especially useful for clients seeking targeted progress in a shorter timeframe.

Choosing a therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. Carolyn works with clients to determine which methods align with their needs, goals, and personal preferences, and she adjusts strategies over time based on what is most helpful. The aim is to build a plan that feels workable and relevant to everyday life.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and access. These formats allow clients to engage from different locations and fit appointments into busy schedules, making it easier to maintain continuity of care while pursuing meaningful change.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Carolyn address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem problems, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting challenges, anger, career concerns, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and related topics listed in her specialties.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her practice emphasizes practical, collaborative work using client-centered principles alongside Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused techniques to set goals and develop coping strategies.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Carolyn has 20 years of professional experience in schools, mental health agencies, and independent practice supporting a range of age groups and concerns.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is a licensed mental health counselor with the credential FL LMHC MH6728 and practices in Florida.

Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are provided in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.

Which session formats are available for remote therapy?

Remote options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.

How is payment handled and what does therapy cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What steps are required to begin working with her?

Prospective clients select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse GriefParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderADHD

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careBlended family issuesCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDivorce and separationFamily problemsForgivenessIntellectual disabilityLife purposeMidlife crisisSelf-harmWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Solution-Focused Therapy

Experience

20+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English