Therapist profile
Carolyne Cole, LMFT
Florida
Florida LMFT - Anger and Relationships
Continue with CarolyneKey details
- CredentialsLMFT
- LicenseLMFT, Florida / MT3655
- NPI1295367001
- Experience8 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationFlorida
About
- CBT techniques
- Emotion-focused work
- Mindfulness practice
About Carolyne
Carolyne Cole is a Florida licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with eight years of clinical experience. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, relationship strain, anger, and life changes. Carolyne frames clients as the experts on their own stories and builds on existing strengths during sessions.
Her approach is conversational and practical. She helps people talk through what’s wearing them down and identifies small steps that can bring relief. Sessions focus on clear tools and reflections rather than long lectures. Carolyne aims to make the process straightforward and usable in everyday life.
Carolyne uses techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy to notice and shift unhelpful thinking patterns. She also draws on emotionally-focused work to look at how feelings show up in relationships. Mindfulness and motivational interviewing appear in her toolkit to steady attention and build momentum for change.
She often helps clients facing grief, caregiving stress, blended family concerns, and midlife transitions. Other areas she addresses include intimacy issues, communication problems, career stress, and forgiveness or guilt. Carolyne is based in Florida and conducts sessions in English.
Practical matters are part of her work. She asks about what is getting in the way of progress, what a person wants instead, and what small first moves feel doable. New clients are guided through a short matching questionnaire and then can schedule a first session to begin.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Carolyne practices cognitive behavioral therapy and emotionally-focused therapy in ways that translate well to remote work. CBT involves identifying thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and trying small experiments to test new ways of responding. That can help with anger, anxiety, and low mood by giving concrete steps to practice between sessions. Emotionally-focused work looks at how feelings show up in relationships and helps people express needs more clearly and repair connection when interactions become tense.She also uses mindfulness strategies to help reduce reactivity and motivational interviewing to support people who want to make changes but feel stuck. Figuring out which mix of methods fits a person is part of the early work. The therapist and client decide together based on goals, preferences, and how the approaches feel in practice.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm the current online session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so people can use available minutes more efficiently. The emphasis is on matching practical scheduling and approaches to everyday life rather than promising a particular format.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Which concerns does she address related to anger?
She works with anger alongside stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and grief. Anger is listed among the topics she helps people with.
What is her general approach in sessions?
Carolyne uses practical conversation and tools. She focuses on identifying patterns, testing small changes, and building on strengths.
How long has she been practicing clinically?
She has eight years of professional experience as a therapist in clinical settings.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Florida LMFT, which stands for licensed marriage and family therapist, and she practices in Florida.
Does she conduct sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and what about cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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