- CBT
- Mindfulness
- Motivational Interviewing
About Carolina
Carolina Magnussen is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida with 18 years of clinical experience. She works with adults on relationship struggles, family conflict, grief, trauma and abuse, and anger. Sessions are conducted in English and Portuguese and she accepts international clients.
Carolina helps people talk through tension that shows up at home or work. She addresses anxiety, stress, addictions, and issues around intimacy and self-esteem. She also supports clients facing career challenges, chronic illness, parenting strain, and changes such as divorce or blended family adjustments.
Her approach draws on practical, evidence-informed methods. Carolina uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful patterns and shift them. She also works with mindfulness practices to reduce reactivity and with Motivational Interviewing to build readiness for change.
In sessions she listens for patterns tied to abandonment, control issues, codependency, body image, and complicated grief. She explores how past experiences shape current relationships and responses, including anger and resentment. Conversations move from identifying triggers to testing small, doable shifts in behavior.
Carolina aims to make therapy straightforward and focused. She offers clear steps, homework when useful, and regular check-ins on progress. If someone prefers Portuguese for sessions she provides that language option.
How her approaches translate to online therapy
Carolina often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which focuses on spotting thought and behavior patterns that keep problems going and practicing small changes to alter outcomes. CBT is useful for anger linked to beliefs, work stress, anxiety, and mood concerns. She also integrates Mindfulness Therapy to help slow down reactions. Mindfulness teaches simple attention and breathing practices that reduce impulsive responses and ease tense moments. Motivational Interviewing is another tool she uses to clarify a person’s goals and strengthen motivation for change when someone feels stuck. Choosing the right mix of methods is collaborative. She will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before to decide which approaches to try first. That makes sessions more relevant and practical from the start. Confirm the specific online session formats before booking, since this profile does not list them. Many people find remote work makes it easier to fit counseling into a busy day, keep brief check-in sessions, or drop in for focused skill practice without long travel. If you need Portuguese-language sessions be sure to request that when scheduling.Areas of expertise
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Experience
18+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English, Portuguese
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with adults on relationship issues, family conflict, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, anxiety, stress, addictions, and related concerns such as body image and caregiver stress.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is practical and focused. She uses structured talk, skill practice, and brief exercises to reduce reactivity and change patterns.
How long has she worked as a therapist?
She has 18 years of professional experience working with people on relationship and emotional concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, practicing in Florida.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese.
Can international clients work with her?
Yes, she accepts international clients.
How are sessions scheduled and what are the formats?
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here.
How much do sessions cost and how do subscriptions work?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.