Dr. Charlotte Blanding, LMHC

Dr. Charlotte Blanding offers practical, down-to-earth support for people facing major life changes, grief, stress, and anxiety. She is a Florida-licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with about 15 years of experience. She speaks English and works with concerns like self-esteem, compassion fatigue, addiction, career strain, and relationship struggles. She also helps people navigating transitions from military service to civilian life and the challenges that follow.

Her approach focuses on clear steps that clients can use between sessions. She draws on client-centered methods to build a trusting working relationship and uses cognitive behavioral ideas to spot unhelpful thoughts and change daily habits. Motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques help people find practical goals and stay motivated.

Charlotte’s background includes work with veterans, health care workers, older adults, and women facing life transitions. That experience informs how she listens and suggests small, manageable changes. She pays attention to loneliness, caregiver stress, and issues like illness, bereavement, or scams that leave people feeling ashamed or isolated.

Sessions aim to identify immediate concerns and set realistic next steps. Expect a straightforward conversation about what matters most to you, with tools you can try between meetings. The process begins by naming what’s overwhelming, then choosing one or two things to work on right away.

To start, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule based on availability. The practice uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, and any session options should be confirmed before booking.

How therapeutic approaches guide online care

Client-centered therapy focuses on the person’s own goals and values, and it involves listening closely and reflecting what matters to the client. This approach helps people feel heard and decide what to work on first.

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. It offers simple tools to test worries, change small habits, and reduce day-to-day anxiety or low mood.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to pick methods that fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That choice can change over time as progress is made.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit care into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when a full session isn’t practical. It can also help people continue therapy during major life transitions. Ask about scheduling options and how sessions are structured to find a rhythm that fits your daily routine.