Molly Giannotta , LMHC

Molly Giannotta is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida with nine years of clinical experience. She has worked with adults, children, adolescents, and families, building a practice centered on trauma-informed care and therapeutic collaboration.

Molly draws on client-centered principles to create an empathetic environment and uses cognitive approaches to help clients reframe unhelpful thoughts and develop practical coping skills. When appropriate, she incorporates expressive arts and alternative processing methods to complement traditional talk therapy, offering varied pathways for healing and growth.

Her background includes specialized trainings in areas such as infant mental health, sand tray therapy, nurturing parent training, and child-parent relationship therapy, which support her work with complex family dynamics and developmental concerns. In addition to clinical practice, Molly has taught college courses including Child Psychology and Psychology of Personality, an experience she says enriches her approach to assessment and psychoeducation.

Molly focuses on trauma, particularly abuse-related trauma, while also addressing a broad range of challenges including stress, anxiety, parenting difficulties, relationship and family issues, grief, and life transitions. She strives to be a steady, informed partner for clients navigating difficult times and emphasizes collaborative, evidence-informed care.

Therapeutic approaches for effective online care

Molly integrates Client-Centered Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) into her online work. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy and collaboration - the therapist supports clients in exploring their experiences and identifying their own solutions, which is helpful for building self-esteem and navigating life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on understanding relational patterns and early connections, aiding clients who struggle with abandonment, adoption-related concerns, or attachment issues. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) involves identifying unhelpful thought patterns and developing practical strategies to manage anxiety, stress, and trauma-related symptoms.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Molly collaborates with each person to assess needs, goals, and personal preferences, adjusting techniques over time so treatment fits the client rather than forcing a single method.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage - through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to schedule sessions around work, family, and other commitments. These options increase accessibility for clients in different locations and life situations while allowing licensed professionals to deliver consistent, ongoing support.