Mardi Mitchell , LCSW

Mardi Mitchell is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Florida with 25 years of experience supporting people through periods of stress, loss, change, and recovery. She has worked with a broad range of concerns including stress and anxiety, depression, grief and loss, trauma and abuse, caregiver and family dynamics, co-dependency, addiction, relationship and parenting challenges, sleep and eating issues, chronic illness and pain, compassion fatigue, and career-related struggles. Mardi brings a client-centered stance to her work, offering an accepting, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore their feelings and priorities and collaborate on meaningful goals.

She develops treatment plans together with each person, tailoring interventions to their unique situation and needs. Mardi draws on a variety of clinical approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Mindfulness Therapy, selecting methods that fit the client’s goals and readiness for change. Reaching out for support is framed as a courageous first step, and Mardi aims to guide clients through practical strategies and compassionate guidance as they move toward improved balance and wellbeing.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and take meaningful action even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present. It is useful for stress, anxiety, chronic pain, and situations where getting unstuck is the priority.

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on building a warm, empathetic therapeutic relationship so clients feel heard and supported as they explore their own solutions. This approach is particularly helpful for grief, relationship concerns, life transitions, and self-esteem work.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) addresses unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns by teaching practical skills for managing mood, anxiety, and coping with everyday challenges. It is often used for depression, anxiety, sleep and eating concerns, and many stress-related problems.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Mardi Mitchell works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and may combine elements from different approaches as appropriate.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - which makes it easier to fit care into a busy schedule, maintain continuity during life changes, and access support from home or another convenient location. Licensed professionals can adapt these remote formats to deliver many of the same therapeutic tools as in-person care while accommodating each client’s logistical needs.