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Charnell Benjamin-Carter, LMHC

  • Experience17 years
  • LocationFlorida
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Addictions
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Client-Centered Therapy
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About Charnell

Charnell Benjamin-Carter is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with 17 years of practice who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship and family struggles, depression, trauma, grief, ADHD, and other life challenges.

Background and approach

She blends practical skills with attention to deeper patterns so clients can address immediate symptoms while also exploring underlying causes that affect relationships, self-worth, and daily functioning. Charnell brings experience from inpatient and residential settings and has advanced training in trauma-informed care and addictions.

Her work often focuses on repairing connections within relationships and families, improving communication, and supporting recovery from substance-related problems. She integrates evidence-based strategies such as cognitive behavioral techniques, emotion-focused methods, acceptance and mindfulness practices, and client-centered principles to tailor treatment to each person’s needs.

Charnell also draws on concepts from family systems and recovery approaches when appropriate, aiming to restore balance and resilience within family units. Based in Florida, she offers services in English and accepts international clients.

Her background includes graduate training and an internship in an inpatient program for women with eating disorders and substance use concerns, informing a practical yet compassionate approach to care.

Approach and Access: How Therapy Works Online with Clinical Methods

Charnell often uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients clarify values and take purposeful action even when difficult thoughts or emotions are present. ACT is practical for coping with anxiety, depression, and life changes by teaching acceptance skills alongside goal-directed behavior.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is another staple in her work and focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. CBT is frequently applied to anxiety, mood concerns, addictive behaviors, and to build concrete coping strategies that clients can use between sessions.

Finding the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. The therapist works with each person to learn what feels helpful, adapts methods to fit goals and preferences, and adjusts the plan as progress unfolds so treatment stays practical and personalized.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and make regular appointments easier to keep. These options allow people to access care from home or while traveling, fit therapy into busy schedules, and use formats that match communication preferences and immediate needs.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Charnell commonly address?
She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family problems, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related and eating concerns, ADHD, and related areas.
What is her general therapeutic style?
The approach is collaborative and tailored, combining client-centered listening with skill-based methods like CBT, mindfulness, ACT, and emotionally focused techniques to address both symptoms and underlying patterns.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 17 years of clinical experience, including work in inpatient and residential settings and focused training in trauma-informed care and addictions.
What credentials and location information are provided?
She is licensed as an LMHC with license FL LMHC MH17419 and practices from Florida.
In which languages can clients work with her and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Clients may meet through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on what fits their needs and schedule.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsDepression

Also works with

Trauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

17+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English

What Charnell can help with

Charnell Benjamin-Carter works with clients on stress and anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, and depression.

Charnell works with couples and families.

How Charnell approaches therapy

Charnell's clinical approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Charnell is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor practicing in Florida, with 17 years of clinical experience.