Charnell Benjamin-Carter

Charnell Benjamin-Carter is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with 17 years of clinical experience. She welcomes people who are worried about relationships, addiction, mood struggles, or major life changes. She aims to make the first step feel manageable and clear.

Her style is practical and faith-informed. She blends talk therapy with focused skills so people can spot patterns and try new behaviors. Sessions often include problem-solving, perspective shifts, and steady pacing to avoid feeling overwhelmed.

Charnell trained at Nova Southeastern University and completed an internship at an inpatient residential facility that specialized in eating disorders and substance abuse. That early work shaped how she thinks about addiction, trauma, and recovery. She also has advanced training in trauma-informed care and addictions work.

In therapy she uses several approaches, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and mindfulness techniques. These methods are used to address concerns such as anxiety, grief, intimacy-related issues, trauma and abuse, and compassion fatigue among others.

People often come to work through communication problems, codependency, parenting strain, or patterns that keep repeating in relationships. Charnell combines evidence-based strategies with practical coaching so clients can take concrete steps between sessions. She practices in Florida and offers services in English, including to international clients.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most and take small committed steps toward those values. It is useful for anxiety, stress, and life changes where motivation and clarity are needed. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical tools for changing unhelpful patterns; this approach often helps with depression, anxiety, and coping skills. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) concentrates on emotional experience and attachment needs, which can be helpful when repairing relationship patterns or addressing intimacy concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and together decide which methods to try first. That collaborative plan can change over time as needs evolve and progress is made.

The profile does not list specific online formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also allows people in different locations to connect with licensed professionals and continue therapy during transitions or travel. If you prefer a particular session style, mention that when you complete the matching questionnaire so scheduling can reflect those needs.