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Carmen Gomez Abreu, LCSW

Florida LCSW for relationships and life transitions
  • English and Spanish
  • Trauma and relationships
  • Flexible online sessions

About Carmen Gomez Abreu

Carmen Gomez Abreu is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Florida with 30 years of clinical experience supporting individuals through a wide range of life challenges. She brings a compassionate, culturally responsive approach that honors each person’s unique history and circumstances, drawing on extensive work with depression, anxiety, trauma recovery, and relationship dynamics.

Her practice addresses social anxiety, interpersonal communication, life purpose exploration, and the transitions that accompany career, family, and personal growth. Carmen combines empathy with collaborative problem solving to help clients build self-understanding, resilience, and practical strategies for managing stress and navigating change.

Fluent in English and Spanish, she provides bilingual care that allows for nuanced connection and culturally sensitive support. Whether clients are coping with workplace pressure, grief, parenting challenges, or seeking deeper self-awareness, Carmen offers steady professional guidance and a client-centered stance aimed at fostering meaningful progress over time.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoaching

Also Specializes In

LGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic Approach

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems Systemic Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Carmen Gomez Abreu have?

Carmen Gomez Abreu has 30 years of experience.

Is Carmen Gomez Abreu a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the LCSW credential. License details: FL LCSW SW5341.

In which languages does Carmen Gomez Abreu provide therapy?

She provides therapy in English and Spanish.

Where is Carmen Gomez Abreu located?

She is located in Florida.

How can I work with Carmen Gomez Abreu as my therapist?

You can work with Carmen Gomez Abreu through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Carmen Gomez Abreu work with international clients?

Yes, Carmen Gomez Abreu works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Carmen Gomez Abreu cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending 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, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps 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.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Carmen Gomez Abreu

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, often called ACT, helps people clarify their values and learn practical acceptance and mindfulness skills so they can move forward despite painful thoughts or feelings. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on understanding how early relationship patterns influence current connections and intimacy; it can be especially helpful for relationship difficulties, abandonment concerns, and attachment issues. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathic listening and collaboration, offering a supportive space where clients are guided to discover their own solutions and build self-understanding and resilience.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Carmen works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She and each client explore what feels most helpful and adjust the plan as progress unfolds, drawing on the strengths of different approaches when appropriate.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which make scheduling more flexible and allow therapy to fit into busy lives. These formats support ongoing work on stress, relationships, trauma recovery, and personal growth while making services accessible to clients in different locations and time zones.

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