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Carolina Magnussen, LMHC
Florida
LMHC - relationships and trauma
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness methods
- English and Portuguese
About Carolina
Carolina Magnussen is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida with 18 years of clinical experience. She helps people with relationship challenges, family conflict, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, and stress and anxiety. She also supports concerns around addictions, intimacy, eating and sleeping, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, career stress, bipolar disorder, depression, and compassion fatigue.
Carolina uses clear, practical methods in sessions. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to notice unhelpful thoughts and try different responses. She also uses mindfulness, motivational interviewing, narrative, and solution-focused ideas to help people identify next steps and small changes that make daily life easier.
Her work often focuses on concrete problems such as abandonment, blended family issues, body image, caregiver stress, chronic pain or illness, codependency, commitment and control issues, and challenges after divorce or separation. Carolina addresses family problems, domestic violence recovery needs, fertility difficulties, and coping after natural or human-caused disasters with attention to immediate coping and safety needs.
Sessions are conducted in English and Portuguese. Carolina accepts international clients and aims to create an organized plan suited to each person's situation. She describes what to expect, checks progress regularly, and adjusts approaches based on what helps most.
To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. The therapist explains session structure and next steps at that first meeting.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Carolina often combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy in online work. CBT focuses on spotting patterns of thinking and testing small behavior changes that reduce stress and anxiety. Mindfulness Therapy offers simple attention and breathing practices to manage strong emotions and increase moment-to-moment coping.She also uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find personal reasons to change and Narrative Therapy to clarify the story someone tells about themselves and their relationships. Together these methods support short-term goals and practical steps rather than long theoretical discussions. Deciding which mix to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will review needs, goals, and preferences with the client and adjust methods based on what helps most.
Session formats are not specified in the supplied biography, so confirm current online session options before booking. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into a busy life - they can shorten travel time, allow a check-in during a work break, or make it easier to attend when schedules are tight. The focus is on applying CBT and mindfulness exercises in ways that work day to day, with clear homework and follow-up on progress.
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Experience
18+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English, Portuguese
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She helps with relationship issues, family conflict, trauma and abuse, grief, stress, anxiety, depression, and a range of related concerns such as addiction, eating and sleeping problems, and caregiver stress.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in sessions?
CBT is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new ways of responding. Sessions focus on practical steps people can try between meetings.
What is her clinical background and experience?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with 18 years of experience working with trauma, family issues, grief, and mood concerns.
Where is she located and licensed?
She is based in Florida and holds the credential FL LMHC as provided in her profile.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese.
Can people from other countries work with her?
International clients are accepted according to the information given in the profile.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapy uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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