Michaela Carney, LMHC

Michaela Carney is a licensed mental health counselor working in Florida. She has five years of clinical experience helping people with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, and problems with motivation and self-esteem. Michaela emphasizes a respectful, down-to-earth approach and believes people bring strengths that help them move forward.

Her work centers on listening carefully and following each person's lead. Sessions focus on what matters most to the client and on practical steps that can be used between visits. She aims to create a calm space where people can name their priorities and try new ways of coping.

Michaela draws on client-centered methods to keep the relationship collaborative. She also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. For people affected by traumatic events, she includes trauma-focused work and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing when appropriate.

She can assist with communication problems, workplace stress, social anxiety, and life transitions such as divorce or separation. Michaela also addresses issues some men face around identity and purpose. Her approach is flexible and tailored to each person's goals.

Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese. Prospective clients choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Michaela uses client-centered methods that prioritize the person's experience and goals. In practice this means the therapist listens closely, asks about what matters to the client, and helps shape sessions around the client's priorities. This approach supports steady progress on daily challenges and relationship concerns.

She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy, which helps people spot patterns of thought and behavior that increase stress or anxiety. CBT breaks problems into smaller parts and teaches practical skills for changing unhelpful habits and reactions. For those affected by traumatic events, Michaela includes trauma-focused work and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing to address distress linked to past experiences.

Finding the best approach is a team effort. Michaela will talk with each person about their history, goals, and comfort level, then try methods that fit those needs. She adjusts plans as work progresses so the approach stays useful and relevant.

Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, shorten commute time, and allow a quicker check-in between sessions. It can also offer alternatives when someone prefers a different pace or a shorter meeting during a break.