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Carmen Gomez Abreu

Carmen Gomez Abreu, LCSW

Therapist in Florida

Experienced LCSW offering steady trauma-informed care

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Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoaching

Also works with

LGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyInternal Family SystemsSystemic Therapy

Experience

30+ years

Credentials

Florida

Languages

English, Spanish

  • 30 years experience
  • English and Spanish
  • Trauma and abuse focus

About Carmen

Carmen Gomez Abreu is a Florida-based licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and trauma. She speaks English and Spanish and offers steady, practical support for everyday problems. Many people come to her for relationship concerns, career changes, grief, parenting strain, or help with intimacy-related issues.

She brings 30 years of experience to each session and focuses on understanding each person's story. Carmen listens closely and works collaboratively to identify what matters most to the client. Sessions are aimed at building clearer thinking, stronger coping skills, and small changes that add up over time.

Carmen uses a mix of approaches tailored to the person in front of her, including methods that focus on thoughts and behavior, emotions and relationships, and values-based action. She will help clients try techniques in-session and practice them between meetings when that fits the client's goals.

Her work includes support for people dealing with trauma and abuse, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and mood disorders such as bipolar disorder. She also addresses concerns like body image, attachment issues, abandonment, blended family stress, and coping after natural or human-caused disasters.

People who choose Carmen can expect an empathic, down-to-earth style and help turning insight into manageable steps. To begin a match and schedule sessions, follow the site's Start Therapy flow and complete the short questionnaire.

How Carmen's approaches work in online therapy

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It helps people spot unhelpful thought patterns and try new behaviors to reduce anxiety or depression.

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how past relationships shape current closeness and trust. It helps people understand and change patterns that get in the way of healthy connections.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Carmen will discuss options with each person and tailor methods to match goals, values, and preferences rather than using one fixed method.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let someone join a session when in a different location. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises, emotion regulation tools, and communication practice to work in remote sessions while focusing on practical steps people can use between meetings.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Carmen commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, parenting strain, career transitions, and many related concerns.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is collaborative and empathetic. She helps clients develop self-understanding, practical skills, and small behavior changes to reach their goals.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 30 years of clinical experience working with a broad range of emotional and life challenges.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida and practices from that state.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.

Can international clients work with her?

Yes, she accepts international clients; confirm any scheduling details when you begin the intake process.

How are fees and billing handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started with therapy?

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

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