Mildred Sellars, LCSW
Therapist who listens and guides
Details
| Name | Mildred Sellars |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LCSW |
| Based in | Florida |
| Licensed in | Florida |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 21 |
About Mildred
Mildred Sellars is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than 21 years of experience. She meets people where they are and focuses on practical steps to ease daily stress. Mildred speaks plainly and aims to make sessions warm and approachable for anyone feeling overwhelmed by life changes or strong emotions.
Her background includes a Master of Social Work from the University of Central Florida and long work in community mental health.
Background and approach
She has supported people in crisis units, residential programs, schools, and home settings. That experience has given her many ways to help with grief, depression, anxiety, addiction concerns, and parenting stress. Mildred uses Narrative-informed ideas alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and client-centered methods to help people tell and reframe their stories.
She also draws on cognitive behavioral tools and attachment-based thinking when those strategies fit. Conversations focus on the person’s goals and what matters most to them. Sessions are straightforward and respectful.
Mildred listens for the patterns that cause pain and helps people test small changes. She works with practical skills for managing emotions, improving communication, and coping with transitions like separation, loss, or caregiving strain. People who choose Mildred can expect a steady, empathic presence and clear next steps after each session.
She offers a mix of talk therapy and skill practice so clients can make gradual, sustainable changes in daily life.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Grief among the things Mildred works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Co-morbidity
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Divorce and separation
- Family problems
- Fertility issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Mildred among the ways she works.
- Attachment-Based Therapy: Listed by Mildred among the ways she works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Mildred among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Mildred among the ways she works.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Mildred among the ways she works.
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT): Listed by Mildred among the ways she works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Mildred among the ways she works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Mildred among the ways she works.
- Psychodynamic Therapy: Listed by Mildred among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Mildred among the ways she works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Mildred among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Mildred directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Mildred directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How Mildred’s Approaches Translate Online
She combines Narrative-informed work with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Attachment-based thinking to help people untangle difficult patterns. Narrative work helps people rewrite stressful or limiting stories about themselves and their relationships. It is useful for concerns like grief, identity questions, family conflict, and life transitions. ACT focuses on values and flexible action; it helps when anxiety, depression, or avoidance get in the way of living the life someone wants.Attachment-based ideas guide conversations about closeness, trust, and communication patterns. Those ideas can clarify how early relationship experiences shape current bonds and emotional reactions, which is helpful for intimacy issues and parenting stress. Mildred treats finding the right mix of approaches as a team effort and will work with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and daily life.
Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation, phone calls can be quicker when bandwidth is limited, and chat or text supports brief check-ins or ongoing coaching-style contact. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around work, school, caregiving, and other commitments.
Common questions about this listing
What kinds of concerns does Mildred address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting stress, addictions, ADHD, and a broad range of life changes and family-related concerns.
What is her therapy style like?
Mildred uses a client-centered, narrative-informed approach with practical techniques from ACT and CBT. Sessions tend to be collaborative and focused on the client’s goals.
How much experience does she have?
She has 21 years of experience working in settings such as crisis units, residential programs, schools, and community mental health.
What credentials and location apply to her practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida and holds a Master of Social Work from the University of Central Florida.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not taking international clients.
What formats are available for sessions?
Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on client preference.
How does billing and cost work?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
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