Mildred Sellars, LCSW
Florida LCSW with 21 years experience
- Family and relationships
- Grief and loss support
- Trauma and attachment
About Mildred Sellars
Mildred Sellars is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Florida with 21 years of clinical experience. She earned a Master of Social Work from the University of Central Florida and has provided care across crisis units, clients' homes, residential programs, schools, and community mental health settings. Over the course of her career she has supported people with severe mental illness, worked with foster children and foster parents, and provided counseling for adolescents and families facing complex challenges. She also assists individuals coping with grief and loss, career concerns, relationship difficulties, parenting stressors, and transitions across life stages.
Her approach to counseling is empathetic and approachable, grounded in a client-centered philosophy that prioritizes each person's needs and goals. She treats each person with dignity and respect and collaborates with them to develop practical strategies for managing stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, and mood concerns. Mildred draws on multiple therapeutic frameworks including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to tailor care to individual situations. She also brings experience addressing issues such as abandonment, attachment challenges, blended family dynamics, caregiver stress, fertility and adoption concerns, and first responder issues. Mildred focuses on helping individuals and families navigate change, strengthen relationships, and build resilience, and she looks forward to supporting those seeking guidance and growth.
Her approach to counseling is empathetic and approachable, grounded in a client-centered philosophy that prioritizes each person's needs and goals. She treats each person with dignity and respect and collaborates with them to develop practical strategies for managing stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, and mood concerns. Mildred draws on multiple therapeutic frameworks including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to tailor care to individual situations. She also brings experience addressing issues such as abandonment, attachment challenges, blended family dynamics, caregiver stress, fertility and adoption concerns, and first responder issues. Mildred focuses on helping individuals and families navigate change, strengthen relationships, and build resilience, and she looks forward to supporting those seeking guidance and growth.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationFamily problemsFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial 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) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Mildred Sellars have?
Mildred Sellars has 21 years of experience.
Is Mildred Sellars a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the LCSW credential - Licensed Clinical Social Worker. License details: FL LCSW SW7914.
In which languages does Mildred Sellars provide therapy?
Mildred Sellars provides therapy in English.
Where is Mildred Sellars located?
She is located in Florida.
How can I work with Mildred Sellars as my therapist?
You can work with Mildred Sellars through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Mildred Sellars work with international clients?
Mildred Sellars does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Mildred Sellars 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, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. 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 Mildred Sellars
Mildred uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people clarify their values and take meaningful action even when difficult thoughts or feelings arise - this approach can be helpful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. She also incorporates Attachment-Based Therapy to explore how early relationships shape current patterns and to help improve connection and trust in important relationships. In addition, her client-centered orientation prioritizes the individual's perspective, offering a supportive space where the therapist follows the client's lead and fosters personal growth.Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Mildred works collaboratively with clients to identify the methods that best match their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they evaluate what techniques feel most useful and adjust the plan as progress unfolds.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can occur by video call or phone, and options for live chat or text-based messaging allow ongoing support between appointments. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, access licensed professionals from different locations, and maintain continuity of care when schedules or circumstances change.