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Michaela Carney

Compassionate, skills-based support for real life challenges

LMHC Florida

Experience
5 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English, Portuguese
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About Michaela

Michaela Carney is a Florida-licensed mental health counselor with five years of clinical experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, and challenges with self-esteem and motivation.

Background and approach

She approaches therapy from a strengths-based perspective, viewing each person as the expert of their own story and building on existing resources to promote meaningful change. Her practice emphasizes collaboration and empowerment, offering guidance while honoring clients' goals and autonomy.

Michaela draws from evidence-informed methods including cognitive behavioral techniques and trauma-focused work to address patterns of thinking and emotional responses. She also integrates client-centered principles to create a respectful, empathic environment where clients feel heard and supported.

Clients seeking help with communication problems, divorce and separation, impulsivity, life purpose, men’s issues, narcissism-related concerns, social anxiety and phobia, or workplace stress will find a therapist who focuses on practical skills alongside deeper processing. Michaela works in English and Portuguese and provides a measured, encouraging approach aimed at helping people move toward greater confidence and well-being.

Approaches for Online Work and Practical Support



Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. In online sessions this can involve collaborative tracking of thought patterns, developing coping skills, and setting small experiments to test new ways of responding to stress and anxiety. EMDR helps process distressing memories and trauma symptoms through structured bilateral stimulation paired with guided recall; when adapted for remote work, sessions emphasize preparation, pacing, and clear communication to support trauma-focused processing.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with clients to explore which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and may combine elements from different approaches to create a tailored plan. Clients are invited to share feedback so the plan can be adjusted as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Michaela can include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different schedules and comfort levels. These formats increase flexibility for people balancing work and life responsibilities and make it easier to maintain continuity of care despite geographic or time constraints.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address
Michaela works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional areas of focus include communication problems, divorce and separation, impulsivity, life purpose, men’s issues, narcissism, social anxiety and workplace concerns.
What is the typical therapeutic approach and style
She uses a collaborative, strengths-based style that blends client-centered listening with evidence-informed techniques such as cognitive behavioral methods and trauma-focused interventions. The approach emphasizes practical skills and reflective work tailored to individual goals.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have
She has five years of professional experience working with clients on a range of emotional and interpersonal issues.
Where is the therapist licensed and practicing
The clinician is licensed as an LMHC in Florida with license number FL LMHC MH24403 and practices serving clients within that jurisdiction.
In what languages can sessions be conducted
Sessions are available in English and Portuguese to accommodate speakers of either language.
What session formats are offered
Appointments can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on client preference and availability.
How are fees and payment structured
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseSelf esteemCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Communication problemsDivorce and separationImpulsivityLife purposeMen's issuesNarcissismSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Gottman MethodTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

5+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English, Portuguese