

Headway connects Port Charlotte residents with mental health providers accepting UnitedHealthcare. With 4,659 licensed professionals available, free intake consultations, and copays around $30, accessing care has never been more accessible.
Hello! I’m Carmen, I’ve been a therapist for over the past ten years. I have a masters degree in Social Work with a concentration in trauma and mental health. I also hold my license in clinical social work.
I am an LPC in Virginia and LMHC-S in Florida my background in practice consists of treating adolescents, families, children in at risk populations and treating adults with depression and anxiety. I take a holistic approach to counseling and meet the client where they are at. I include CBT and solution-focused techniques in order to assist clients dealing with a variety of issues. I also have a background in TF-CBT informed therapy and utilize this as needed.
I want my clients to know that I am committed to providing a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where they feel comfortable sharing their concerns. I value open communication, respect, and collaboration, and I believe the best outcomes come from working together to develop a treatment plan that fits each person's needs and goals.
I understand that seeking mental health care can feel overwhelming, and I strive to make the process approachable and empowering. My priority is to help clients feel heard, supported, and confident as they work toward improved mental health and overall well-being.
I have been working in the helping professions my entire adult life. I first became licensed over 25 years ago and have had the pleasure of helping many people over the years, both online and in my private practice. While serving on the Faculty at The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine as the Assistant Director for the Office of Clinical Services and Senior Data Analyst, I learned the importance of setting measurable outcomes and establishing goals for treatment.
Great to meet you!
I'm a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with experience in the mental health psychiatric field ranging from child and adult outpatient care to substance abuse treatment. I received my Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Ohio University and Master of Science in Psychiatry from St, Thomas University in Miami, FL.



Headway makes it easy to get affordable in-network mental health care with United Healthcare — from finding the right therapist or psychiatrist, to understanding costs, to booking your first session.
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