Dr. Carol Parham

Dr. Carol Parham

Florida LMHC focusing on trauma and life transitions

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About

Dr. Carol Parham is a licensed mental health counselor practicing in Florida with 16 years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, and the aftermath of traumatic experiences, and she brings focused attention to issues such as self esteem, relationship and family dynamics, grief, parenting concerns, and anger management. Her practice emphasizes thoughtful assessment of each person’s circumstances and practical steps toward clearer coping strategies.

Her areas of focus extend into adoption and foster care concerns, attachment and abandonment issues, aging and geriatric topics, codependency and communication problems, and challenges around commitment, divorce, and blended families. She also addresses struggles with guilt and shame, impulsivity, social anxiety and phobia, post-traumatic stress, and questions about life purpose and self-love. These topic areas inform a flexible, goal-minded approach to care.

Therapeutically she draws from Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Existential Therapy, and Mindfulness Therapy. Dr. Parham aims to create a supportive, non-judgmental therapeutic space in which people can explore patterns, process past experiences, and develop sustainable coping skills that fit their values and life circumstances.
Location:
Florida, United States
Years Experience:
16
Gender:
Female
Languages Spoken:
English
Therapist of Color:
No
Communication Options:
Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging

Specialties

Credentials & Verification

  • Credentials: FL LMHC MH12956
  • NPI Number: 1134517626
  • License: LMHC (Florida)

Teletherapy options and clinical approach



Dr. Carol Parham offers remote sessions by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These formats allow for ongoing conversation and skills practice while working through stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, and life changes. Communication choices can be matched to a person’s comfort with technology and the pace they prefer for therapeutic work.

She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and related behaviors with clear, practical strategies. Mindfulness Therapy is employed alongside CBT to cultivate present-moment awareness, emotional regulation, and strategies for managing physical and emotional reactivity. These approaches are explained in straightforward terms and applied collaboratively so clients can try techniques between sessions.

Attachment-Based and Client-Centered principles shape how sessions are conducted. Attachment-Based work explores relational patterns that influence current relationships while Client-Centered methods prioritize the individual’s perspective, allowing the conversation to be guided by what matters most to the client. Together these approaches support a collaborative fit for people seeking thoughtful, values-aligned therapeutic work.

How long has Dr. Parham been practicing?

She has 16 years of experience as a licensed mental health professional.

What are her professional credentials?

Dr. Carol Parham holds the credential LMHC and is licensed in Florida as FL LMHC MH12956.

Which languages does she conduct therapy in?

Therapy is provided in English.

Where is Dr. Parham based?

She practices in Florida.

What formats are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does she accept international clients?

This profile specifies that she is not accepting international clients.

How is cost determined?

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

What is the first step to begin working together?

To get started, use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire.