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Online therapist

Florence Braithwaite

Practical support for families under stress

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

About Florence

Florence Braithwaite is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with five years of clinical experience in Florida. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship strain, family conflicts, parenting challenges, and coping with life changes. Florence aims to offer steady support and practical ways to manage everyday pressures.

Her work is warm and down-to-earth. She talks through problems with clients and tailors a plan to fit each household and situation. Sessions center on understanding what is happening now and learning skills to respond differently in stressful moments.

Background and approach

Florence also addresses caregiver stress, communication problems, control issues, and feelings of isolation or loneliness. She helps people notice patterns that get in the way and practices new ways of interacting that can ease tension at home. Mood problems, impulsivity, and issues around forgiveness and self-love are other areas she can help with.

Florence explains things plainly and offers step-by-step tools that people can try between sessions. Her aim is to support clients as they build more manageable routines and healthier connections. She conducts sessions in English and is willing to work with people outside the United States.

Florence encourages anyone feeling overwhelmed to reach out and begin with a simple conversation about goals.

Evidence-based approaches adapted for online family support

Florence uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear skills and real-life practice. One common approach she draws on helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and replace them with more balanced ones; this can reduce anxiety and improve mood. Another approach emphasizes improving communication and problem-solving within relationships and families, teaching ways to speak and listen so conversations feel less heated and more productive.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Florence will discuss what you want to change, try techniques in session, and adjust the plan based on what fits your goals and daily life. She frames therapy as a collaborative process where you both test what works and refine it over time.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility for those juggling family schedules. Video calls let you meet face-to-face, phone sessions provide a simpler option, and live chat or text-based messaging can support quick check-ins or ongoing coaching between appointments. These formats make it easier to access care from home and to weave skill practice into everyday routines.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family conflicts, parenting challenges, and coping with life changes along with caregiver stress and communication problems.
What is her therapeutic style?
She takes a practical, conversational approach and tailors sessions to each person’s needs, focusing on clear steps and skills that can be used between appointments.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of professional experience providing mental health support in Florida.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with credential FL LMHC MH20582 and practices in Florida.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
Which session formats does she use?
Sessions can be by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs.
How are costs structured?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

Specialties and expertise

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Experience
5 years
Licensed
Florida
Languages
English

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