- CBT methods
- Solution-focused work
- Parenting support
About Carolyn
Carolyn Ellis is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida with 20 years of professional experience. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, anger, and relationship concerns. She also supports people facing life changes, parenting challenges, grief, and trauma and abuse.
Her background includes work in schools, community mental health agencies, and private practice across Central Florida. That range means she has seen a variety of situations and practical struggles, from motivation and confidence issues to ongoing mood concerns such as bipolar disorder and ADHD-related challenges.
In sessions she uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and a client-centered approach. She focuses on clear, conversational work rather than jargon. That can mean identifying unhelpful thought patterns, testing small changes, and setting concrete steps toward better daily coping.
Carolyn aims to help people handle anger that shows up at home, at work, or in relationships by looking at triggers and practical responses. She also helps with communication problems, commitment concerns, blended family issues, adoption and foster care questions, and other family-related tensions.
Her style is straightforward and respectful. She works with clients to create a plan that fits their situation and goals. To begin, callers are asked to use the site's matching process and schedule an initial session to discuss priorities and next steps.
How Carolyn’s approaches translate to online work
Carolyn uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy alongside a client-centered stance. CBT helps identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can make anger and anxiety more manageable through clear exercises and practice. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, achievable steps and what works now, making it useful for people who want fast, practical changes.Finding the right mix of approaches is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist and client review goals and preferences, then try methods that fit the person’s situation. Sessions can change over time as new issues or priorities appear.
The biography does not specify which session formats are offered, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can be helpful for fitting therapy into busy schedules, allowing shorter check-ins when time is limited, and avoiding travel time. Licensed professionals often use this flexibility to keep work and appointments manageable while still doing the active, skills-based work CBT and Solution-Focused Therapy require.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does she address?
She helps people who struggle with losing their temper, building resentment, workplace frustration, or living with someone else’s anger. Anger is listed among the concerns she works with.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She combines client-centered listening with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy. Sessions focus on practical steps, examining thoughts, and testing small changes.
How much experience does she have?
She has 20 years of professional experience working in schools, mental health agencies, and private practice in Central Florida.
Where is she licensed and located?
She is a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor (FL LMHC) practicing in Florida.
What languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How does payment work and what is the cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.