Mallory Carlson

Compassionate CBT-informed care for managing stress

LMHC Florida

Experience: 3 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Depression
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing
Languages: English

About Mallory

Mallory Carlson is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida who centers her work on evidence-informed strategies to reduce distress and build skills.

Background and approach

She blends cognitive behavioral techniques with motivational interviewing and trauma-focused methods to help clients manage anxiety, depression, mood instability, and the effects of past trauma. With an emphasis on practical coping tools, she guides people toward clearer thinking patterns and healthier responses to stressors.

Her three years of clinical experience include work across both acute and non-acute settings, where she supported clients in developing coping skills to lower anxiety and depressive symptoms. Mallory also addresses concerns such as self-esteem, bipolar disorder, panic attacks, communication difficulties, loneliness, and forgiveness, and she brings focused attention to veteran and armed forces issues when relevant.

She offers a coaching-oriented style for clients looking to work on life transitions and goal-oriented change. Sessions are provided in English and organized through an online format, allowing for flexible scheduling.

Mallory holds Florida licensure as an LMHC (FL LMHC MH18421) and uses structured, collaborative approaches to tailor care to each person’s needs.

Integrating CBT and Trauma-Focused Care in Online Sessions

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to help people recognize and modify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors that contribute to anxiety, depression, and mood challenges; it focuses on practical skill building and stepwise changes. Trauma-Focused Therapy centers on processing and reducing the impact of traumatic experiences, offering structured techniques to address post-traumatic stress and related symptoms. Motivational Interviewing complements these methods by supporting a person’s own motivation to pursue change and work toward goals.

Choosing the right approach is collaborative - the therapist works with each client to assess needs, preferences, and goals, then adjusts methods over time. This collaborative stance helps tailor interventions so they feel relevant and manageable rather than prescriptive.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which allow for more flexible scheduling and continuity of care when in-person visits are difficult. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, maintain momentum between sessions, and access consistent support from a licensed professional in Florida.

Frequently asked questions

What issues does this therapist commonly address?

Mallory focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and coaching. She also works with related concerns such as panic attacks, mood disorders, isolation, communication problems, forgiveness, and veteran and armed forces issues.

Which therapeutic approaches are used in sessions?

The practice uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Trauma-Focused Therapy to identify patterns, increase motivation for change, and address trauma-related symptoms.

What is Mallory Carlson's professional background?

She has three years of clinical experience working in a mix of acute and non-acute settings where she helped clients reduce anxiety and depression through skills-based interventions.

What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?

The clinician is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with the Florida license FL LMHC MH18421 and practices out of Florida.

Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are provided in English, and this therapist is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are available for therapy?

Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and scheduling availability.

How is pricing handled for appointments?

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

What steps are involved to begin working together?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule appointments according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Depression

Also works with

Self esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoaching

Additional focus areas

Communication problemsForgivenessIsolation / lonelinessVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disorders Panic disorder and panic attacks Post-traumatic stress

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

3+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English