- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- CBT and ACT
- Spanish and English
About Carmen
Carmen Gomez Abreu is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Florida with 30 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, grief, trauma, and life changes. Carmen also supports those dealing with career questions, parenting strain, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. She conducts sessions in English and Spanish and accepts international clients.
Carmen uses straightforward, practical methods in sessions. She listens to what feels most urgent and then helps people notice patterns in emotion and behavior. She draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy to look at how feelings shape relationships and attachment-based ideas to explore long-standing bonds and fears. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy are part of her approach when thoughts or avoidance get in the way of daily functioning.
In a typical meeting she helps clients name difficult emotions, try small behavioral experiments, and practice clearer communication. Goal-setting is plain and measurable so progress can be tracked. She also addresses specific issues like abandonment, adoption and foster care concerns, body image, and coping after disasters.
Carmen emphasizes cultural awareness and works with people from diverse backgrounds. Sessions tend to be collaborative and paced to the client’s comfort. Her bilingual skills allow her to switch between English and Spanish to fit what the client needs.
Practical matters such as cost and session process use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, visitors complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How her therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Emotionally-Focused Therapy focuses on identifying and naming emotions that drive relationship patterns. It helps people see how feelings shape interactions and can be useful when emotions are hard to name or lead to repeated conflicts.Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify values and take steps toward them despite difficult thoughts or feelings. It often uses small exercises to build willingness and meaningful action in daily life.
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at early and current bonds to understand how they influence trust, closeness, and fear of loss. It can guide work on communication and rebuilding connection where it has been strained.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to decide which methods fit a person’s goals, needs, and preferences. That conversation usually happens in the first sessions and can be adjusted as work progresses.
Because the biography does not specify session formats, confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, support shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce travel time. Speak with the therapist after completing the matching questionnaire to learn which online options she currently offers and how sessions can fit practical routines.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, grief, trauma, and life changes among other concerns.
What therapeutic approaches does she use?
Her listed approaches include Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
How much experience does she have?
She has 30 years of clinical experience as a licensed social worker in Florida.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LCSW licensed in Florida and practices from Florida.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can international clients work with her?
Yes, she accepts international clients.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Costs vary by location; 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.
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