- Trauma and abuse
- Depression and mood
- ADHD and impulsivity
About Carolee
Carolee Binette is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida with 14 years of clinical experience. She works with adults on problems such as trauma and abuse, depression, anger, ADHD, and challenges linked to parenting and relationships.
Carolee keeps sessions direct and practical. She listens for patterns that cause repeated stress, then helps people try different ways of responding. Conversations focus on real-life choices, coping skills, and clearer communication rather than jargon or one-size-fits-all plans.
Her background includes leadership roles in children’s and family mental health programs and work alongside first responders to provide a mental health presence during active calls. That mix of clinical and field experience informs a steady, experience-based style when addressing trauma, emotional abuse, and behavioral concerns.
Therapy with her draws on evidence-based techniques such as cognitive-behavioral methods and humanistic ideas, along with psychodynamic thinking about past patterns. She adapts those approaches to each person’s situation instead of following a fixed protocol.
Carolee aims to help clients understand how early patterns influence current behavior. She works on practical skills for mood regulation, managing impulsivity, resolving communication problems, and reducing avoidance. The focus is on small, usable changes that make day-to-day life more manageable.
Sessions are conducted in English and follow the therapist’s Florida LMHC credentialing. Prospective clients should confirm current session formats before booking and use the site matching process to schedule an initial appointment.
Therapeutic approaches and how online work fits
Carolee draws from cognitive-behavioral methods and psychodynamic ideas in her work. Cognitive-behavioral approaches focus on changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors by practicing new responses; this can help with mood, anxiety, impulsivity, and ADHD-related habits. Psychodynamic approaches look at recurring patterns that began earlier in life and how they affect current relationships and self-understanding.Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. She will collaborate with each person to decide which techniques to use, adjusting methods as needs and goals become clearer. The emphasis is on practical steps and regular review so the plan stays useful rather than theoretical.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow more flexible timing around study or work. Phone sessions can be shorter and require less bandwidth, while video sessions allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Licensed professionals can use these formats to keep sessions consistent with everyday life and responsibilities.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address for young adults?
She works with trauma and abuse, depression, anger, ADHD, parenting concerns, and issues common in young adulthood like feeling lost, relationship strain, and workplace stress.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is direct and practical. She focuses on conversation, real-life skills, and identifying patterns that keep problems going.
How much experience does she have?
She has 14 years of experience working in mental health, including clinical roles and leadership in children’s and family programs.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor (FL LMHC) and practices from Florida.
Does she work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to get started?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy through BetterHelp is for adults aged 18 and over and is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.