Carmen Gomez Abreu - Mental Health Counselor | The Center for Internet & Technology Addiction

30 years experience | Intl Clients Welcome

About Carmen Gomez Abreu

As a licensed therapist in Florida, I bring nearly three decades of compassionate clinical experience to supporting individuals through life’s complex challenges. My approach is deeply rooted in understanding the unique experiences of each person who enters my practice, with expertise spanning depression, anxiety, relationship dynamics, and navigating significant life transitions.

I specialize in addressing a wide range of emotional and psychological concerns, including social anxiety, trauma recovery, life purpose exploration, and interpersonal communication. My practice honors the diversity of human experience, offering culturally sensitive support for individuals from all backgrounds.

My therapeutic style is collaborative and empathetic, focusing on helping clients develop self-understanding, resilience, and meaningful strategies for personal growth. Whether you’re struggling with workplace stress, relationship challenges, or seeking deeper self-awareness, I’m committed to walking alongside you with genuine care and professional guidance.

I’m fluent in both English and Spanish, which allows me to connect with a broader range of individuals and provide nuanced, culturally responsive support.

Licenses

LCSW

SW5341

Professional experience

ADHD
Anger management
Bipolar disorder
Career difficulties
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
Coping with life changes
Depression
Family conflicts
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
LGBT
Parenting issues
Relationship issues
Self esteem
Stress, Anxiety
Trauma and abuse

Additional Focus Areas

Abandonment
Adoption and foster care
Aging and geriatric issues
Antisocial personality
Attachment issues
Avoidant personality
Blended family issues
Body image
Caregiver issues and stress
Co-morbidity
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Dependent personality
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Drug and alcohol addiction
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
Fertility issues
First responder issues
Forgiveness
Hospice and end-of-life counseling
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Money and financial issues
Mood disorders
Multicultural concerns
Narcissism
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Paranoia
Personality disorders
Phobias
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Post-traumatic stress
Postpartum depression
Pregnancy and childbirth
Prejudice and discrimination
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-love
Sexuality
Social anxiety and phobia
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Women's issues
Workplace issues

Clinical Approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Attachment-Based Therapy
Client-Centered Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
Existential Therapy
Internal Family Systems
Mindfulness Therapy
Motivational Interviewing
Narrative Therapy
Psychodynamic Therapy
Solution-Focused Therapy
Systemic Therapy

Languages

English
Spanish

15 Reviews

“Carmen is an excellent therapist. Very caring and very knowledgeable. She has helped me find so much confidence in myself. I am much better at regulating my thoughts and coping by myself because of Carmen.”

“Carmen is a great fit for us. She is multi faceted as a counselor and seems to have a good grasp on seeing what is happening quickly. We feel comfortable with her and feel she can definitely help with the root causes and how to get back on track. We have had other therapists in the past, but feel Carmen is right for us.”

“Carmen has literally helped me save my marriage and family. I was out of options and things were not working. I’ve tried several other therapist offices before and it just wasn’t helpful. Carmen is truly the best therapist I’ve ever had. She listens but also challenges me and helps guide me to make decisions. I’ve always had therapists that listen to me, but I was at the point where I didn’t need validation anymore - I just needed honesty, guidance, and solutions. Carmen has exceeded my expectations for what I thought therapy could look like, and I would recommend her to anyone.”

“Carmen has been incredibly helpful to me. She understands and truly gets my situation, and I feel completely comfortable opening up to her without any fear. I recommend her 100%.”

“Carmen has been very helpful and always has the best approach when talking about our needs.”

“She listens, doesn’t judge you and offers very considerate suggestions.”

“Very professional and honest”

“Love my therapist, she’s amazing!”

“I’ve been meeting with Carmen for a shorter period of time and she has been extremely supportive and knowledgeable. She challenges me to step out of my comfort zone and learn healthier habits and routines that will help me in the long run.”

“Carmen is amazing! She’s personable and friendly. It’s like talking to a trusted friend.”

“Carmen is incredibly experienced, she uses her skills to guide us to understand how we can make positive changes . She has been incredibly supportive on our journey to being better people”

“Amazing!”

“Carmen is amazingly insightful, able to analyze the problems we have been having and help us get to the roots of them and build a stronger relationship”

“Carmen is very pleasant to deal with and very good listener”

“Carmen is fabulous....we dont know what we would do without her....supportive...kind...friendly.....always listens and never takes sides...our lifeline ....we had an instant connection with her...it just works !!”

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