Charnell Benjamin-Carter, LMHC
Root-focused support for individuals, couples, and families
- Faith-informed counseling option
- Trauma and addiction focus
- Relationship and family repair
About Charnell Benjamin-Carter
Charnell Benjamin-Carter is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida with 17 years of experience supporting individuals, couples, and families through challenging seasons. She is a born again Christian and brings a faith-informed perspective for clients who wish to incorporate spirituality into their work. She earned her graduate education at Nova Southeastern University and completed her internship at Hyde Park Counseling Center, an inpatient residential facility for women specializing in eating disorders and substance abuse.
Her background includes advanced training in Trauma Informed Care and Addictions, with a focus on helping people move beyond surface-level fixes and toward lasting change within the family unit. When relationships feel stuck, she looks beyond communication tips alone to explore the underlying patterns and core concerns that keep cycles repeating. Her work is designed to address both symptoms and root issues, especially when clients are navigating depression, anxiety, trauma, or the impact of infidelity.
Charnell uses a multifaceted approach that may draw from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy along with trauma-informed care, solution-focused strategies, reality therapy, conflict resolution, and family systems principles. She also integrates concepts commonly taught in 12 Step programs and the disease model of addiction to support recovery and healthier relationships. With a long-standing commitment to helping clients repair, rebuild, and move forward, she offers guidance grounded in professional training and years of hands-on experience.
Her background includes advanced training in Trauma Informed Care and Addictions, with a focus on helping people move beyond surface-level fixes and toward lasting change within the family unit. When relationships feel stuck, she looks beyond communication tips alone to explore the underlying patterns and core concerns that keep cycles repeating. Her work is designed to address both symptoms and root issues, especially when clients are navigating depression, anxiety, trauma, or the impact of infidelity.
Charnell uses a multifaceted approach that may draw from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy along with trauma-informed care, solution-focused strategies, reality therapy, conflict resolution, and family systems principles. She also integrates concepts commonly taught in 12 Step programs and the disease model of addiction to support recovery and healthier relationships. With a long-standing commitment to helping clients repair, rebuild, and move forward, she offers guidance grounded in professional training and years of hands-on experience.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Trauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Charnell Benjamin-Carter have?
Charnell Benjamin-Carter has 17 years of experience providing therapy and support to individuals, couples, and families.
Is Charnell Benjamin-Carter a licensed therapist?
Yes. Charnell Benjamin-Carter is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida (FL LMHC MH17419).
In which languages does Charnell Benjamin-Carter provide therapy?
Charnell Benjamin-Carter provides therapy in English.
Where is Charnell Benjamin-Carter located?
Charnell Benjamin-Carter is located in Florida.
How can I work with Charnell Benjamin-Carter as my therapist?
You can work with Charnell Benjamin-Carter through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, depending on what fits your needs and scheduling.
Does Charnell Benjamin-Carter work with international clients?
Yes. Charnell Benjamin-Carter works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Charnell Benjamin-Carter cost?
The cost of therapy can vary based on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire to help match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Online therapy that fits your goals and style
Charnell Benjamin-Carter, LMHC, draws from evidence-informed approaches that can translate well to online sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on noticing unhelpful thought patterns and building practical skills to respond differently, which many clients find useful when working through stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship strain.Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) emphasizes making room for difficult emotions while taking steps toward values-based goals. It can be especially supportive when clients feel stuck, overwhelmed, or caught in cycles they want to change. Mindfulness Therapy complements this work by strengthening present-moment awareness, helping clients relate to thoughts and feelings with more steadiness rather than getting pulled into them.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Charnell works collaboratively with clients to identify what feels most helpful based on their needs, goals, and preferences, and she can adjust the focus over time as life circumstances change.
Online therapy also offers practical flexibility. Clients can connect through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to get support in a way that fits work schedules, family responsibilities, travel, or distance.
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