Jarretta Mahalko, LCSW, CSW

Integrating therapeutic approaches into online care

Internal Family Systems (IFS) offers a way to explore internal parts and their relationships, helping clients understand conflicting feelings and cultivate more compassionate internal leadership. This approach can be useful for anxiety, shame, and long-standing emotional patterns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through practical exercises, which can be effective for stress, panic, and depression. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma-focused technique that works with distressing memories to reduce their emotional impact and is often used for post-traumatic stress and traumatic responses.

Finding the right method is a collaborative process. Jarretta will work with clients to identify goals, try approaches that fit those goals, and adjust the plan based on what helps most. Clients are encouraged to share preferences and feedback so therapy can be tailored over time.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging makes it easier to access consistent care from Florida-based licensed professionals. These formats offer flexibility for scheduling, allow continuity of work between sessions, and provide multiple ways to communicate depending on what feels most comfortable for each person.