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Online therapist

Charnell Benjamin-Carter

Restoring relationships and family connection

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Credentials
LMHC
Experience
17 years
Licensed in
Florida
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Charnell

Charnell Benjamin-Carter greets people who are ready to make changes in their family life and relationships. She is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with 17 years of experience and works with concerns such as stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship problems, parenting, grief, and trauma.

She brings a practical, faith-informed perspective for those who want help repairing relationships or coping with big life changes. Her background includes a degree from Nova Southeastern University and an internship at Hyde Park Counseling Center, an inpatient residential program for women focused on eating disorders and substance abuse.

Background and approach

That early work shaped her approach to addiction and trauma. She has also completed advanced training in Trauma Informed Care and addictions treatment. In sessions she looks beyond surface symptoms to the issues beneath the behavior.

She blends methods from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Mindfulness. That mix lets her tailor work to each family or couple rather than using one fixed method. When couples or families have tried advice that didn’t help, she focuses on patterns and core wounds that keep problems repeating.

She also draws on practical tools from recovery programs to address addiction within relationships. Her style is straightforward and focused on real-life changes. Charnell offers work that combines clinical training and long experience supporting relationships, parenting struggles, and recovery from trauma.

She practices in Florida and conducts sessions in English, including with international clients when appropriate.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting ruled by them. It focuses on clarifying what matters to the person and taking small, values-based steps toward those goals, which can help with anxiety, depression, and life transitions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns with practical exercises. Clients learn ways to test thoughts, build healthier habits, and manage symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress.

She aims to find the best approach together with each person or family. The therapist will listen to goals, try methods that fit the situation, and adjust based on what helps most. That collaborative process makes it easier to settle on tools that feel useful and realistic.

Online therapy offers flexibility in how people meet, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it possible to fit sessions around work, family, and caregiving needs. Remote formats can also help people continue care during busy periods or when in-person visits are difficult, while keeping the same clinical approaches available.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family problems, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting challenges, anger, self esteem issues, bipolar concerns, and coping with life changes.
What is her general therapy style?
Her work is practical and collaborative. She combines methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and mindfulness to fit each situation.
How long has she practiced?
She has 17 years of clinical experience, including work in an inpatient residential setting focused on eating disorders and substance abuse.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a licensed mental health counselor, FL LMHC MH17419, and practices in Florida.
Which languages and regions are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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Experience
17 years
Licensed
Florida
Languages
English

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