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Dr. Carol Parham

Dr. Carol Parham, LMHC

Therapist · Florida · 16+ years of experience

Experienced counselor for life transitions

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At a glance

Listed location
Florida
Experience
16+ years
Credentials
LMHC
Languages
English
License (Florida)
LMHC · No. MH12956
NPI
1134517626

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  • Geriatric issues focus
  • Attachment informed
  • Practical coping skills

About Carol

Dr. Carol Parham is a Florida licensed mental health counselor with 16 years of practice. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and major life changes. Her approach is calm and straightforward, aiming to make therapy feel workable and clear from the first session.

She often focuses on issues that come up with aging and geriatric issues, along with attachment and life purpose. In sessions she helps people process past trauma, rebuild self-esteem, and improve communication. Conversations are practical and paced to match each person's needs.

Dr. Parham draws from several therapy approaches to fit the situation. She uses attachment-based ideas to look at relationship patterns, client-centered methods to follow the client's lead, and cognitive behavioral techniques to notice and change unhelpful thinking. These methods are explained in plain terms and put into day-to-day practice.

Her work also addresses family-related stresses such as blended family issues, adoption and foster care concerns, and divorce or separation. She helps people manage anger, heal from abandonment, and cope with feelings of guilt or shame.

Sessions focus on clear goals and small, usable steps. Dr. Parham aims to help people gain tools they can use between appointments. If you want to explore whether her style fits your needs, you can start by completing the short matching questionnaire on the site and scheduling a time to talk.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefParenting issuesAnger management

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDivorce and separationFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityLife purposeParanoiaPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

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

Credentials

Florida

Languages

English

How her approaches guide online therapy

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how past relationships shape current patterns. It helps people notice recurring ways of relating and try new behaviors that feel safer over time. Client-Centered Therapy centers the client's experience and pace; the therapist follows the client's lead and offers gentle reflection to support self-understanding. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing new ways of thinking and acting to reduce distress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Dr. Parham will talk with each person about goals and preferences and recommend methods that fit those priorities. The choice of approach is collaborative and can change as needs evolve.

The biography does not specify which online formats are used, so confirm current session options before booking. Online therapy can make regular sessions easier to fit into a busy routine. It can reduce travel time, allow quicker check-ins during a break, or make it simpler to keep therapy consistent when schedules shift. Therapists can adapt exercises and homework to suit remote sessions so progress continues between appointments.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting strain, relationship and family problems, and related concerns such as abandonment and codependency.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style is calm and practical. She listens closely, helps set clear goals, and uses conversation and homework to build everyday coping skills.

What is her professional background?

She has 16 years of clinical experience supporting people through life changes and recovery from trauma.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor - FL LMHC - practicing in Florida.

Are sessions available in other languages?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are offered?

The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm the current session options before booking.

How is cost handled?

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

How do I begin working with her?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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