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Carolyne Cole

Carolyne Cole, LMFT

Florida

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LMFT - Stress and Relationship Concerns

  • CBT methods
  • Emotion-focused work
  • Mindfulness practice

About Carolyne

Carolyne Cole is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in Florida with eight years of professional experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, and life transitions. Carolyne also addresses relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting concerns, anger, and career stress.

She takes a practical approach in sessions and treats clients as the expert on their own lives. Conversations focus on current problems and clear steps forward. Sessions often identify strengths the client already has and build from there.

Carolyne uses several therapy methods to match different needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at thought patterns and behaviors that keep problems going. Emotionally-Focused Therapy focuses on feelings in close relationships and how to respond to them. Mindfulness practices help people slow down and notice what is happening in the moment.

Her additional focus areas include blended family issues, caregiver stress, communication problems, divorce and separation, and family of origin concerns. She also works with clients dealing with forgiveness, guilt and shame, infidelity, isolation, and end-of-life related issues.

Sessions are practical and goal-oriented. Carolyne helps people set manageable steps to improve daily life and relationships. Before scheduling, readers should confirm current session options and any logistical details they need to know.

Approach-driven online sessions and what they involve

Carolyne uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and change patterns of behavior. CBT is practical and often focuses on small experiments and skill building to reduce anxiety, low mood, and stress.

She also uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy to work with strong feelings connected to close relationships. EFT helps people identify emotions, understand how they affect interactions, and try new ways of responding that reduce conflict and distance.

Mindfulness Therapy is another tool she offers, teaching simple exercises to increase awareness of the present moment and reduce reactivity. Mindfulness can be useful for managing worry, intrusive thoughts, and strong emotions so daily tasks feel more manageable.

Deciding which approach to use is collaborative. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped in the past. Together they will try methods and adjust the plan based on what works for the client.

Confirm the specific session formats available before booking, since the biography does not list them. Online sessions can help fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and make it easier to keep regular appointments around work or caregiving responsibilities.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Relationship issuesTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficulties

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

8+ years

Listed in

Florida

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?

She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting concerns, anger, career stress, and related areas.

How would she describe her therapy style?

She uses practical, goal-oriented sessions that build on a person's existing strengths and focus on steps forward.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Carolyne has eight years of professional experience as a therapist in Florida.

What credential and location apply to her practice?

She is an LMFT licensed in Florida and provides services from that state.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

She is not accepting international clients at this time.

What are the session formats she offers?

Please confirm current session formats before booking, as specific formats are not listed in the biography.

How do payments and getting started work?

Cost varies by location and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.

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