Carolyne Cole, LMFT - Therapist at Grow Therapy

Carolyne Cole

Carolyne Cole

(she/her)

LMFT
9 years of experience
Virtual

Welcome! I am Carolyne Cole, a marriage and family counselor. I specialize in marriage and family therapy. I also work with young adults and seniors who are bravely taking steps toward bringing positive change into their lives. My approach to therapy is pretty eclectic. I use principles of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Narrative Therapy. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy will help you shut down unhelpful distortions about yourself and provide personal coping strategies that will support problem-solving in your life. Narrative Therapy will help you identify your values and skills so that you can use them to confront current and future challenges. I also offer spiritual counseling if you are seeking to explore or solidify your spiritual beliefs. I am also a Certified Grief Therapist. I began my calling in mental health following my retirement from a 35 year career in education. I am a published author and I hold a master’s degree in American Studies, and I have earned the distinguished National Board Certification in English Education. I have taught in public and private schools, community colleges, and universities in both Florida and Eastern Europe. All these experiences have widened my understanding and make it easier to relate to a variety of people and cultures. It also makes it easy for me to connect with you. I am a native Floridian, married for 44 years to a former University of South Florida professor, so I understand what it means to live life and overcome challenges in the Sunshine State. My heart is to support you wherever you are on your journey, ease your worries about the future, and give you practical tools to heal.

Get to know me

In our first session together, here's what you can expect

In our first sessions together, after introductions, we will discuss your major issues through your thoughts and feelings. From there, we will seek to develop a plan for going gorward.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

My greatest strengths lie in my empathetic approach and active listening skills.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

Seniors, Men and women of all ages. Change of life situations, relationship issues, those with anxiety and depression, those facing any type of loss.

About Carolyne Cole

Appointments

Virtual

My treatment methods

Christian Counseling

When the client requests this, I am pleased to incorporate a client's faith as their greatest strength.

Couples Counseling

I help facilitate communication between couples, which is often their greatest roadblock.