- Focus on men's wellbeing
- Collaborative goal setting
- Trauma informed care
About Michaela
Michaela Carney is a licensed mental health counselor practicing in Florida with five years of clinical experience. She focuses on helping people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, and struggles with motivation and self-esteem. Michaela speaks English and Portuguese and aims to make the first steps toward change feel manageable.
Her style starts from the belief that each person knows their own story best. Sessions are collaborative and practical. Michaela helps people identify strengths, set small goals, and try different ways to cope with hard moments.
She uses a mix of approaches to match what each person needs. Techniques drawn from client-centered work and cognitive behavioral ideas are used to spot patterns and change unhelpful thinking. Trauma-focused methods and EMDR-informed strategies are available when past events are getting in the way of daily life.
Michaela also draws on relationship-focused tools to address communication problems and separation concerns. She works with people who want to build confidence, handle workplace stress, or address social anxiety and impulsive behaviors. Men's wellbeing is one area she lists among her focuses, and she offers support tailored to those concerns.
People who choose to work with her can expect straightforward language and step-by-step planning. The goal is to make progress that fits into everyday life, one session at a time.
How her approaches translate to online therapy
Michaela uses client-centered work to focus on a person's strengths and priorities. This approach emphasizes listening, reflecting, and shaping goals together so sessions feel grounded in what matters to the client.She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify thinking and behavior patterns that keep problems going. CBT offers straightforward tools and exercises that people can practice between meetings to reduce anxiety and improve mood. When past events are causing ongoing distress she can bring trauma-focused techniques into the work to help process those memories and reduce their impact.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Michaela will work with each person to decide which methods match their needs, goals, and comfort level. That decision is collaborative and can change as progress is made.
Session formats are not listed explicitly in her biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Many people find online therapy helps fit meetings into a busy schedule, makes it easier to have shorter check-ins during a break, and reduces travel time. Talk with the therapist about the practical setup that will work best for you.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English, Portuguese
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem struggles, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include communication problems, divorce and separation, impulsivity, life purpose, narcissism, social anxiety and workplace issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is collaborative and practical, starting from the client's own strengths. Sessions focus on clear goals, skill-building, and strategies you can try between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of professional work experience helping people with anxiety, trauma, relationship concerns, and self-esteem challenges.
What credentials and region does she practice in?
She is a Florida licensed mental health counselor listed as LMHC and practices in Florida.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.