- Goal focused
- Skill building
- Experience driven
About Arlene
She uses straightforward tools from client-centered work and cognitive behavioral approaches to help people identify what is getting in the way and try new ways of coping. Dialectical behavior techniques and mindfulness practices are woven into sessions when they fit the person's needs. Treatment plans are shaped around the individual's goals and life circumstances rather than a fixed checklist.
Arlene has 28 years of clinical experience and draws on that background when helping people navigate grief, parenting stress, career transitions, and trauma-related concerns. She describes therapy as a collaborative process where the person's strengths guide the work. Sessions aim to build skills for mood regulation, clearer communication, and healthier habits.
People come to her for help with things like ADHD, bipolar symptoms, sleep or eating problems, anger, and compassion fatigue. She also attends to issues such as abandonment, attachment struggles, multicultural stressors, and veteran-related concerns. Her style is practical, respectful, and focused on measurable progress.
Clients who value a steady, goal-oriented approach that still honors personal experience may find her helpful. To begin, readers should confirm current session options before scheduling so arrangements match their needs.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
28+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English
How Arlene’s Approaches Translate to Online Work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to what matters most to the person. It helps people feel heard and shape goals that match their values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and uses practical exercises to change patterns that cause distress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, adds concrete skills for regulating intense emotions and improving relationships when emotions feel overwhelming.Finding the best fit is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, try approaches that match those goals, and adjust methods as progress and needs become clearer. This collaborative process helps make sure sessions stay relevant and useful.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow for shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce travel time. It also makes it simpler to continue care during life changes such as job shifts or relocation. Licensed professionals can adapt these approaches effectively in remote sessions, and Arlene will help decide how to use techniques to meet each person's goals.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help address?
She works with a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, addictions, career stress, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and grief, ADHD, bipolar symptoms, sleep and eating problems, and parenting-related strain.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and practical, combining client-centered listening with goal-focused techniques. Sessions often include skill practice, problem-solving, and mindfulness work.
How many years of experience does she have?
She has 28 years of clinical experience working with diverse concerns and life stages.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, practicing in Florida.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session formats arranged?
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm the currently available options with the service before booking.
How do fees and scheduling work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.