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Dr. Carol Parham

Dr. Carol Parham, LMHC

LMHC in Florida - stress anxiety trauma

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Profile details for Dr. Carol Parham
CredentialsLMHC
LicenseLMHC, Florida / MH12956
NPI1134517626
Experience16 years in practice
LanguagesEnglish
LocationFlorida

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  • Attachment-based work
  • Cognitive behavioral tools
  • Emotionally focused methods

About Carol

Dr. Carol Parham, LMHC, is a licensed mental health counselor in Florida with 16 years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, self-esteem, grief, parenting concerns, relationship and family issues, anger, and coping with life changes. Dr. Parham uses Attachment-Based, Client-Centered, Cognitive Behavioral, Emotionally-Focused, and Existential approaches in her work.

Dr. Parham helps people process past trauma and abusive experiences in clear, practical terms. She works with clients to identify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and to build everyday coping skills. Sessions often address communication problems, commitment and codependency concerns, and difficulties tied to abandonment or adoption and foster care histories.

She also supports people facing aging and geriatric issues, attachment struggles, and questions about life purpose. Work may include examining relationship dynamics, managing grief, and reducing intense emotional reactions like anger or impulsivity. Treatment draws on attachment and emotionally focused ideas to map relationship patterns and on CBT to shift thoughts and behaviors.

Dr. Parham emphasizes direct, client-centered conversation. She listens for what is getting in the way of daily functioning and then tries interventions that can be practiced between sessions. Progress is tracked with tangible skills and clearer communication strategies.

People who prefer a thoughtful, practical approach may find her style helpful. The first meeting typically focuses on immediate concerns, goals, and a simple plan for the next steps.

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How her approaches translate to online work

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns of closeness and distance in relationships. It helps when people repeat the same hurtful relationship dynamics and want clearer connection and boundaries. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting. It aims to help people talk through concerns and decide what matters most to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy identifies unhelpful thoughts and habits and teaches practical skills to change them. Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will review your goals and preferences and then recommend which methods to use. This is a collaborative decision made during early sessions. Confirm available session formats before booking. The therapist will explain current options when you begin the matching process. Online work can make scheduling easier and help sessions fit around day-to-day responsibilities. It can also let people use shorter check-ins, avoid travel time, or choose a format that uses less bandwidth. Licensed professionals can adapt Attachment-Based, Client-Centered, and CBT techniques to remote sessions so the focus stays on practical skills and clearer communication.

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Areas of expertise

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefParenting issuesAnger management

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

16+ years

Listed in

Florida

Languages

English

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Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?

She works on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, self-esteem, grief, parenting, relationship and family issues, anger, and coping with life changes.

What is her therapeutic style?

Her approach blends Attachment-Based, Client-Centered, Cognitive Behavioral, Emotionally-Focused, and Existential methods to focus on practical skills and relationship patterns.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Dr. Parham has 16 years of professional experience as a clinician.

What are her credentials and where does she practice?

She is a licensed mental health counselor, FL LMHC, practicing in Florida.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions paid for?

Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988.

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