Dr. Charlotte Blanding, LMHC

Dr. Charlotte Blanding is a licensed mental health counselor in Florida with 15 years of experience. She helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, or big life changes. She speaks plainly and focuses on practical steps people can use right away.

Her approach blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with client-centered work and motivational interviewing. Sessions focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts, setting small goals, and building skills for daily life. She also uses solution-focused strategies to help people find concrete next steps when they feel stuck.

Charlotte has worked with people facing caregiver stress, cancer-related challenges, aging and geriatric issues, and those navigating divorce or separation. She also supports people dealing with addiction, compassion fatigue, codependency, and the impact of isolation or major disruptions. The aim is steady, manageable progress rather than quick fixes.

In sessions she will listen first, then collaborate on a plan that fits each person's needs and pace. Therapy may include short skill-building exercises, homework between sessions, and periodic goal checks. Many people come away with clearer choices and better tools to handle daily pressures.

Her practice offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging so people can pick what fits their life. All work is conducted in English and follows Florida licensing standards for an LMHC.

How CBT and Client-Centered Work Online Can Help

Charlotte commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot and change unhelpful thoughts and routines that fuel anxiety or low mood. CBT breaks problems into manageable parts and teaches practical skills to reduce stress and improve daily functioning. Client-Centered Therapy is about listening and reflecting so people feel heard and can find their own solutions; this approach helps when someone needs space to work through grief or major life shifts.

Choosing an approach is a team effort. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Over a few sessions they will adjust methods and homework together, aiming for approaches that match the person’s pace and real-life demands.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging so people can pick what fits their schedule. Video works well for deeper conversations and skill demonstrations. Phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging are useful for quick check-ins, shorter coaching-style work, or when someone prefers not to be on camera. These options make it easier to get regular support while juggling work, caregiving, or other commitments.