Susan Haynes-Carabello, LMHC

Susan Haynes-Carabello is a licensed mental health counselor in Florida with 25 years of clinical experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, and the strain of life changes. Her approach is warm and collaborative, focused on practical steps people can use right away.

She creates an open, nonjudgmental space where clients can talk about painful memories and current pressures. Sessions aim to reduce overwhelm and build confidence through skills and real-world practices. Susan describes the work as a partnership where clients set goals and she offers guidance and tools to meet them.

Susan combines client-centered listening with structured techniques when useful. She draws on cognitive behavioral approaches to spot and shift unhelpful thoughts, and on mindfulness to strengthen present-moment coping. Emotionally-focused work is used to help people access and understand strong feelings.

Her background includes a master’s degree in clinical psychology and extensive post-graduate study in topics related to trauma, self-esteem, and mind-body approaches. Susan also has many hours of research and study in areas such as neuropsychology, neuroplasticity, and meditation.

In sessions she teaches concrete tools for self-regulation, changing limiting beliefs, and rebuilding a sense of purpose. People often work on practical steps to manage symptoms and move toward a more confident, engaged life.

Before starting, readers should confirm current session formats and scheduling options when they reach out. The therapist works in English and accepts international clients as noted.

How her approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and partnership. The therapist follows the client’s lead, reflects their experience, and helps people clarify what matters most. This approach suits issues like low self-esteem, life purpose, and recovery from loss.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts affect feelings and behavior. It uses simple exercises to spot unhelpful thinking and practice new responses, which can help with anxiety, depression, and stress management.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people access and name strong feelings so they can be worked through rather than avoided. This can be useful for processing trauma and dealing with persistent emotional pain.

Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with clients about their goals and preferences and recommend methods that fit. Plans are adjusted over time based on what is most helpful for the person.

Confirm current session options before booking, since specific delivery methods are not listed in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also lets people use quieter surroundings, lower-bandwidth options, or phone-only calls when that works better for them.