Therapist profile
Mary (Gina) Arnold, LMHC
Florida
Florida LMHC for stress and relationships
Continue with MaryWhere Mary stands
- Credentials
- LMHC
- License
- LMHC, Florida / MH21885
- NPI
- 1477252559
- Experience
- 5 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Florida
About
- ACT and CBT
- Motivational interviewing
- Mindfulness tools
About Mary
Mary (Gina) Arnold is a Florida licensed mental health counselor, LMHC, with five years of experience. She works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship concerns, and low self-esteem. Mary also focuses on codependency and related patterns such as control issues, guilt and shame, and problems tied to substance use.
She uses practical, conversation-based methods. Sessions are straightforward and collaborative. Mary listens for what matters to each person and helps identify small, concrete steps to try between meetings.
Her approach draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and take actions that reflect their values. She also uses client-centered and motivational techniques to keep work grounded in each person's goals. Mindfulness tools are offered as simple skills for managing strong feelings.
Mary has particular experience with divorce and separation, workplace stress, young adult issues, and women’s concerns. She helps people work through family problems, forgiveness, and finding life purpose. She also supports those coping with impulsivity and mood concerns.
In sessions she focuses on practical strategies rather than labels. Conversations cover how patterns like people-pleasing or staying in crisis-driven relationships developed. From there she helps clients practice small changes, set clearer boundaries, and build confidence in day-to-day choices.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that match personal values. It is useful for stress, anxiety, and patterns like people-pleasing. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and testing small behavioral changes to shift mood and confidence. It often helps with anxiety, low self-esteem, and impulsive behaviors.Mary combines these methods with client-centered listening and motivational interviewing to keep work practical and collaborative. She will work with each client to figure out which approach or mix fits their goals and preferences. Deciding together what to try first is part of early sessions rather than a one-time decision.
The practical upside of online work is fitting sessions into a busy life and keeping momentum between meetings. Please confirm the specific session formats before booking, since the biography does not list them. In general, online options can make it easier to join from different locations, reduce travel time, or choose a quicker check-in when needed. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT and CBT activities for remote sessions, including short exercises, behavioral experiments, and simple mindfulness practices that fit everyday routines.
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Can she help with people-pleasing and setting boundaries?
Yes. Mary lists relationship concerns and codependency among her focus areas and works on boundary skills and clearer personal limits.
What is her general approach in sessions?
She uses a mix of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, client-centered listening, and motivational methods to build practical steps and clarity.
How much experience does she have?
Mary has five years of professional experience as an LMHC practicing in Florida.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is licensed in Florida as an LMHC and works with people based in that state.
Are sessions offered in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English only and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify which formats are offered.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.