- Practical tools
- Trauma aware
- English and Portuguese
About Carolina
Carolina Magnussen is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) who helps people navigate relationship struggles, grief, trauma, and major life changes. She speaks English and Portuguese and brings 18 years of experience to her work. Carolina aims to listen without judgment and adapt conversations to each person's needs.
She focuses on practical tools that can make day-to-day life easier. That can include strategies to handle anxiety, manage stress, or address patterns such as codependency and control issues. Sessions often look at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect and what small steps can bring relief.
Carolina draws on several approaches, including cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness practices, and motivational interviewing. These methods are used to clarify goals, reduce distressing symptoms, and support clearer decision making. She also uses narrative and solution-focused ideas to reframe difficult experiences and build on strengths.
Her experience includes working with people dealing with family problems, parenting strain, addictions, and grief. She also supports those facing chronic illness, fertility or blended family challenges. Carolina pays attention to cultural context and to each person's personal history when shaping a plan.
People can expect a calm, respectful tone and a focus on practical steps. The therapist encourages collaboration so goals line up with what matters most to the individual. Carolina emphasizes steady progress rather than quick fixes.
How her methods translate to online therapy
Carolina uses cognitive behavioral ideas and mindfulness skills in clear, practical ways. Cognitive behavioral work focuses on noticing thoughts and testing them against everyday evidence to reduce worry and change unhelpful patterns. Mindfulness practices teach simple awareness skills to calm the body and steady attention, which can help with stress, anxiety, and sleep issues.She also uses motivational interviewing to help people clarify what they want to change and find their own reasons to act. That approach is collaborative and goal-oriented, useful for habits, addiction concerns, and major life decisions. Carolina will work with each person to pick approaches that fit their goals, personality, and daily routine rather than imposing a single method.
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins on a work break, or reduce the need to travel. The focus is on practical benefits like better attendance, continuity of care during life changes, and the ability to keep therapy consistent while balancing other responsibilities.
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Experience
18+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English, Portuguese
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems can Carolina help with?
She works with relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, stress, anxiety, mood conditions, addiction issues, and core concerns such as codependency and self-esteem.
What is her therapy style like?
Her approach is collaborative and practical. She blends cognitive behavioral methods, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, narrative work, and solution-focused techniques to meet each person's needs.
How much experience does she have?
Carolina has 18 years of professional experience working with a range of concerns from trauma and grief to relationship and family issues.
Where is she based and what credential does she hold?
She is based in Florida and holds the credential LMHC, which stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here and may vary.
How does cost work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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