Mallory Carlson, LMHC

Mallory Carlson is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Florida who focuses on cognitive behavioral methods to help people manage stress, anxiety, and mood concerns. She works with clients facing depression, trauma and abuse, bipolar symptoms, and panic attacks. Her approach is practical and goal-oriented, aimed at teaching usable skills for day-to-day life.

She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and change patterns that keep problems going. Motivational Interviewing helps people find their own reasons to change and build momentum. Trauma-Focused Therapy is used when past events interfere with current functioning and safety.

With three years of clinical experience, she has worked in both acute and non-acute settings. That background means she is familiar with crises and ongoing care, and she focuses on concrete coping skills to reduce anxiety and depressive symptoms. She also supports people navigating life changes and struggles with self-esteem.

Sessions often include skill practice, simple behavioral experiments, and step-by-step plans for managing panic or overwhelming feelings. She also incorporates coaching-style work when clients want help setting and reaching personal goals.

Mallory offers sessions in English. Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to her availability.

How CBT and Trauma-Focused Care Work Online

Many of her approaches translate well to online sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and trying small behavioral experiments to test new ways of coping. It is useful for anxiety, panic attacks, depression, and mood challenges. Motivational Interviewing helps people clarify their goals and strengthen their own reasons for change through guided conversation and planning.

Choosing a therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. She will work with each person to see which methods fit their goals and comfort level, and adjust the plan as progress is made. Sessions combine talking with practical exercises and short homework tasks to reinforce learning between meetings.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction and screen-sharing of worksheets. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when participants prefer not to use video. Live chat and text-based messaging offer brief check-ins, quick coaching, or support between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and maintain momentum over time.