Michaela Carney, LMHC

Michaela Carney is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida with five years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress and anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, and issues related to motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. Michaela's work is grounded in the belief that each person is the expert of their own life story and that existing strengths can be mobilized to overcome difficult circumstances.

She approaches therapy with an emphasis on support and empowerment, helping clients take the courageous first steps toward a more fulfilling and happier life. Michaela blends collaborative listening with evidence-informed techniques to address coping with life changes, communication problems, workplace concerns, and other areas that affect daily functioning. Fluent in English and Portuguese, she offers care that respects each client’s values and goals while tailoring interventions to individual needs. Michaela aims to create a respectful, strengths-focused environment that encourages growth, resilience, and clearer direction as clients move through change.

Therapeutic Approaches and Accessible Online Care

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and collaboration, inviting clients to lead the pace and focus of sessions while the therapist offers empathy and support to build self-understanding and confidence. This approach is helpful for clients seeking a respectful space to explore values, life purpose, and everyday challenges.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a practical, skills-based method that helps people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop strategies to manage stress, anxiety, and mood. CBT often includes goal-setting and exercises that can be practiced between sessions to produce measurable progress.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma-focused approach that supports processing distressing memories and symptoms related to past abuse or significant events. It is typically used when trauma symptoms interfere with daily life and wellbeing.

Michaela works collaboratively with each client to determine the best therapeutic approach based on their needs, goals, and preferences. She will explore options together with the client and adapt techniques over time to find the right fit.

Online therapy options including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging offer flexibility for busy schedules, easier access across distances within the same jurisdiction, and multiple ways to engage with a licensed professional. These formats can make it simpler to maintain consistency in care while matching the interaction style that suits each person best.