- 30 years experience
- English and Spanish
- Codependency support
About Carmen
Carmen Gomez Abreu is a Florida-based licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 30 years of experience. She focuses on helping people who feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, and life transitions. Carmen speaks English and Spanish and aims to make therapy straightforward and approachable.
Her sessions center on understanding each person’s experience and building practical tools. She listens first, then helps clients identify patterns that get in the way of daily life. Work often includes developing clearer communication, managing strong emotions, and finding steps toward more stable routines.
Carmen draws from several methods to match each person's needs, including cognitive behavioral approaches, acceptance-based work, and attachment-focused ideas. She uses skills-based strategies when people need immediate relief and reflective conversations when they want to understand long-standing patterns.
Clients might come for many concerns such as grief, trauma, parenting strain, codependency, career stress, or burnout. Carmen also supports people coping with ADHD, bipolar disorder, or the emotional impacts of caregiving and aging. The focus is on practical changes that fit daily life.
People who choose Carmen can expect collaborative care. She helps set clear goals and reviews progress along the way. To begin, prospective clients are invited to share their story and decide what feels most useful in early sessions.
Therapeutic approaches and online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck, then commit to actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and feeling pulled in different directions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on changing unhelpful thought and behavior patterns through practical exercises and homework, which many people find helpful for anxiety, mood, and stress. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns and helps people build more secure ways of relating and communicating.Deciding which approach fits best is part of the work. Carmen treats this as a collaborative process and will talk with clients about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Early sessions often involve trying a strategy and then adjusting the plan based on what helps.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking. Carmen uses established clinical approaches that adapt well to remote work, and online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day. Benefits include shorter travel time, the option for a brief check-in during a work break, and choosing a quieter time that suits your schedule. Talk with the therapist about how to structure sessions so they fit your life and goals.
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Experience
30+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does Carmen help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, grief, trauma, codependency, ADHD, career concerns, and related life changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is collaborative and empathetic, combining practical skills with reflective conversation to help people make manageable changes.
How long has she been practicing?
Carmen has worked in clinical practice for 30 years and brings that experience to a range of emotional and life challenges.
Where is Carmen licensed and based?
She is a Florida licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in Florida.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can international clients work with her?
Yes, she accepts international clients.
How are costs and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to get started?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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