- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practices
- Solution-focused work
About Char
Char Midkiff is a Florida LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) with 14 years of clinical experience working with adults. She focuses on stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, depression, life changes, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting concerns, anger, career matters, bipolar disorder, coaching, and ADHD. Char also lists additional attention to adoption and foster care, blended family issues, cancer, caregiver stress, and end-of-life concerns.
She uses a mix of practical approaches rather than a single method. Sessions often draw on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered techniques, mindfulness practices, and solution-focused strategies. Char aims to help people name problems, try small changes, and track what works in everyday life.
Char speaks from long personal experience as well as professional practice. She has navigated blended family dynamics and supported end-of-life care, and she is a two-time cancer survivor. Those experiences inform how she listens and plans next steps with people facing complex or painful situations.
In sessions she tends to keep things direct and action-oriented. Expect conversations that look at thoughts and behaviors, practical coping skills, brief goal-setting, and ways to reduce distress between meetings. Mindfulness exercises are used to slow down strong emotions when needed.
Char works with adults who are making transitions, handling loss, managing addiction or mood concerns, or trying to build clearer goals for work and relationships. People who want a mix of talking, skills practice, and straightforward planning may find this approach helpful.
How her therapeutic approaches work in online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and helping people feel understood. It prioritizes the client's perspective and helps clarify what matters most when making decisions or coping with change.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and actions keep problems going. It uses clear exercises and homework to change unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, which can help with anxiety, depression, and stress.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss your goals, try a few techniques, and adjust the plan over time. Decisions about methods and pacing are based on the client's needs and preferences.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a work or school day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people choose whether to be on camera. Therapists can use worksheets, breathing or mindfulness exercises, and short behavioral tasks that fit into daily life during remote sessions.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, depression, life changes, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting concerns, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and related topics.
What is her style in sessions?
Sessions combine client-centered listening with practical techniques from CBT, mindfulness, and solution-focused work. The focus is on clear steps and coping skills you can use between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 14 years of experience working with adults in clinical settings and community roles.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LMHC - Licensed Mental Health Counselor - licensed in Florida and practices from that state.
Can someone who lives outside the US work with her?
She accepts international clients. Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats does she offer?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm the current online and in-person options before booking.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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