- Stress and anxiety
- Addiction support
- Values-based work
About Mary
Mary (Gina) Arnold is a Florida licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with five years of professional experience. She works with adults who are feeling stuck by stress, anxiety, addiction concerns, relationship trouble, and low self-esteem. Her practice also covers life purpose questions, codependency, workplace strain, and issues many young adults face.
She uses practical, conversational methods to help people clarify what matters next. Sessions draw on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help clients act in line with their values. Mindfulness and Motivational Interviewing are added when people want skills for impulse control or stronger motivation.
In sessions she focuses on concrete steps rather than abstract talk. That can mean noticing patterns, trying small behavior changes, and tracking results between meetings. For addiction-related concerns she works on motivation and on-the-spot strategies to handle urges.
Mary pays attention to everyday pressures that make decisions harder, such as workplace stress or difficult separations. She supports people working through guilt, forgiveness, and rebuilding self-respect after major life changes. She also helps those exploring what comes next in work or personal life.
Conversations are shaped around each person’s goals and practical limits. People interested in starting are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session to begin discussing next steps.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify values and take small actions that reflect those values even when difficult thoughts or feelings appear. It can be useful for life purpose questions, anxiety, and when someone wants more consistent direction in daily choices.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. It is helpful for stress, mood challenges, and for building skills to manage cravings or impulsivity.
Mary treats finding the right approach as a collaborative process. She will review goals and preferences with each person and recommend which methods to try first. Adjustments are made based on what feels practical and what produces useful changes in day-to-day life.
If you plan to meet online, confirm the available session formats before booking since formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around work, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Different methods lend themselves to different pacing - for example, CBT often uses between-session exercises, while ACT and mindfulness include in-session practice and brief at-home exercises.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, and self-esteem. Additional focuses include life purpose, codependency, workplace issues, and young adult concerns.
How does she approach feeling stuck?
She uses conversational, goal-focused methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Sessions emphasize practical steps and skills to test between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She has five years of professional experience as a clinician working with the listed concerns.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Florida LMHC and practices in Florida.
Does she work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients schedule with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to start working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to begin.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.