- Anxiety and stress
- Grief and loss
- CBT and mindfulness
About Carolyne
Carolyne Cole is a Florida licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with eight years of professional experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, and life transitions. Her practice also addresses relationship strains, intimacy concerns, parenting challenges, and career stress.
Carolyne frames clients as the experts of their own lives and looks for strengths to build on. She helps people talk through what feels stuck and develop practical steps to try between sessions. Conversations are straightforward and focused on real-life changes rather than abstract theory.
Her work draws on methods including cognitive behavioral approaches, emotionally-focused ideas, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and narrative techniques. Those methods are used to make sense of thoughts and feelings, improve communication, and create small experiments to test new ways of coping. Sessions often mix short exercises, reflection, and goal-oriented planning.
People turn to her for help with anxiety and phobia-related worries in social settings, managing grief and loss, and improving self-confidence. She also supports those dealing with caregiver stress, blended family issues, and end-of-life concerns. Carolyne aims to help clients find clearer next steps and more manageable ways to face difficult situations.
Her style is practical and collaborative. She checks in on progress, adjusts plans as needed, and focuses on skills that can be used outside the session. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial meeting to map out goals.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Carolyne draws on cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and practice different responses. CBT focuses on identifying thought patterns and trying small behavioral changes, which can be practiced between sessions. Mindfulness therapy offers simple attention and grounding practices to reduce overwhelm and improve awareness in stressful moments.She treats finding the right approach as a collaborative process. Together the therapist and client review goals, try methods, and adjust the plan based on what helps most. That teamwork makes it easier to pick techniques that fit daily life and personal preferences.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Many people find remote sessions helpful for fitting therapy around work, caregiving, or busy schedules, and for keeping appointments when travel is difficult. Remote work can also allow for shorter check-ins or sessions that don't require video, depending on what the therapist offers. Ask about session length and format when scheduling to match therapy to practical needs.
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Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting challenges, and related life changes.
What is her therapeutic approach or style?
She uses practical methods like cognitive behavioral techniques, emotionally-focused ideas, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and narrative work to clarify thoughts and try new behaviors.
How much experience does she have?
She has eight years of professional experience working with a range of concerns including anxiety, grief, and relationship issues.
What credentials and region should I know about?
She is an LMFT licensed in Florida and practices there.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
Which session formats are offered?
Session formats were not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does cost work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to start working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.