Licensed clinical social worker recordFlorida
Jarretta Mahalko, LCSW, CSW
Florida
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Trauma
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- Credentials
- LCSW, CSW
- Licensed in Florida
- LCSW, licence SW22160
- Licensed in Georgia
- LCSW, licence CSW006836
- Licensed in Utah
- LCSW, licence 9418992-3501
- NPI
- 1841546579
- Experience
- 10 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Florida
These details come from information Jarretta supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- CBT methods
- Trauma-focused work
- Client-centered care
About Jarretta
Jarretta Mahalko is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida with 10 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, depression, and life changes. Sessions are offered in English and focus on practical steps the client can use between meetings.
Jarretta uses several evidence-informed approaches to address emotional pain and everyday pressures. She draws on client-centered methods to focus conversation on what matters most to each person. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. Trauma-focused therapy and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) are available for people affected by past traumatic events.
Her practice pays attention to issues that often come up together: attachment and abandonment concerns, communication problems, guilt and shame, isolation, and questions about life purpose. She also works with panic attacks and post-traumatic stress symptoms. Sessions aim to make hard problems more manageable with clear skills and steps to practice outside sessions.
Jarretta frames the work as collaborative. She listens, helps set goals, and adjusts the plan as needed. The approach emphasizes concrete coping tools, clearer communication, and small changes that add up over time.
People choosing therapy should confirm current session options before booking. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
BHow sessions work
Therapeutic approaches used in online sessions
Client-centered therapy focuses on the client's priorities and asks open questions to clarify values and goals. It helps when someone wants a conversational, goal-focused approach that keeps attention on their concerns rather than on the therapist's agenda.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, teaches skills to notice and change thought patterns and behaviors that contribute to anxiety or low mood. It works well for stress, panic attacks, and daily coping skills because it emphasizes clear exercises and homework between sessions.
Trauma-focused therapy, including EMDR, addresses memories and reactions tied to past traumatic events. These methods aim to reduce the intensity of distressing memories and build practical techniques to manage triggers and symptoms.
Finding the right approach is part of the early work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't worked in the past to decide together which methods to use. That collaborative decision is revisited as progress is made.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example by removing travel time or allowing shorter check-ins during a lunch break. They also allow continuation of care when schedules or circumstances change. Ask about session length and format when you complete the matching questionnaire.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Florida, Georgia, Utah
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include abandonment, attachment issues, guilt and shame, isolation, and women's issues.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and practical. She uses client-centered conversation alongside techniques from CBT and trauma-focused methods to create actionable steps.
What is her experience working as a clinician?
Jarretta has ten years of professional experience in clinical work. That experience includes helping people manage anxiety, depression, panic, and trauma-related symptoms.
Which credentials and licences does she hold?
She holds the LCSW and CSW credentials and is licensed as an LCSW in Florida. Please note the profile lists Florida as the location.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to make sure they fit your needs.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Check the subscription details for the exact pricing that applies to your location.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session through the platform.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers