Mildred Sellars, LCSW

Mildred Sellars is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Florida. She brings 21 years of experience to sessions and focuses on practical steps people can use to feel steadier and more capable. Mildred listens with warmth and aims to make therapy straightforward and useful for everyday life.

She draws on cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and attachment-based ideas to help people manage anxiety, depression, grief, relationship stress, and parenting challenges. Mildred prefers clear tools and short-term strategies when they fit the problem, alongside longer conversations when needed. Sessions are grounded and approachable rather than overly clinical.

Her background includes work in crisis units, schools, residential programs, and community mental health. That variety shaped her ability to adapt to different life situations and stressors. She has supported people facing foster care and adoption issues, severe mental illness, and career or life transitions.

Mildred emphasizes a client-centered style. She focuses on each person’s goals and values, and treats people with dignity and respect in every session. Her manner is empathetic and down-to-earth, aiming to create a comfortable space for honest conversation.

People who choose her often want practical coping skills combined with space to process feelings. Mildred helps people build routines, try small behavior changes, and make decisions that match their priorities.

How therapy approaches translate to online care

CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress when someone wants clear steps to try between sessions.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify values and take actions that match those values, even when difficult feelings remain. It can help with grief, life transitions, and ongoing stress by shifting attention toward meaningful goals.

Attachment-based ideas look at patterns in relationships and how early bonds affect current reactions. This approach can be helpful for intimacy issues, communication problems, and coping with family or caregiving stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Mildred will work collaboratively to choose techniques that match the client’s goals, needs, and preferences. She often blends methods so sessions feel practical and tailored rather than one-size-fits-all.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility. Video is helpful when visual cues matter, phone works well for lower bandwidth or a shorter check-in, and messaging can fit around busy schedules or offer brief ongoing support. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, school, or caregiving routines while using the approaches above in a way that suits each person.