Mardi Mitchell, LCSW

Mardi Mitchell, LCSW, offers steady support for people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and trauma and abuse. She focuses on practical steps clients can use right away. Her manner is warm, accepting, and straightforward. She invites people to talk about what matters and to set realistic goals together.

With 25 years of experience, she brings long-term clinical perspective without jargon. Sessions begin by identifying the problems that cause the most daily strain. Then she collaborates with each person to set short-term goals and concrete actions that fit their life. The work often covers coping skills, emotion regulation, and clearer decision making.

Her approach draws on several evidence-based styles, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, cognitive behavioral techniques, client-centered listening, dialectical behavior strategies, and mindfulness practices. These are used in everyday language and adapted to what a person says they need. Therapy is paced to match readiness and life demands.

Mardi also addresses related concerns such as caregiver stress, codependency, domestic violence, chronic illness, end-of-life and hospice issues, abandonment, and family of origin topics. She helps people handle guilt, shame, anger, and problems with sleep or eating by turning attention to manageable steps.

She works in Florida and conducts sessions in English. New contacts begin with a short questionnaire and scheduling that fits the client’s calendar. The focus is always on clear, doable changes and steady support.

How therapy methods translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It’s useful for anxiety, grief, and life transitions where deciding next steps feels hard. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thought and behavior patterns and testing new ways of coping. It works well for anxiety, depression, sleep and eating concerns, and problem-solving day-to-day stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and tailor methods to a person’s goals, preferences, and circumstances. This is a collaborative process where techniques are adjusted over time based on what helps most.

The biography does not specify which session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also make it simpler to continue care during periods of illness, caregiving, or other life demands. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT, CBT, and mindfulness tools to work effectively across different formats, and the therapist will help decide what will best suit your schedule and needs.