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- Relationship problems
- Parenting concerns
- Strength-based methods
About Arlene
Dr. Arlene Brett Gordon is a Florida Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 25 years of clinical work. She focuses on relationship concerns, family dynamics, parenting questions, self-esteem, and coping with life changes.
She began her career as an early childhood schoolteacher and later directed Nova Southeastern University's Brief Therapy Clinic and the Medical Family Therapy Clinic for 16 years. That academic and clinic experience shaped how she structures sessions and talks with people about change.
Her practice uses a strength-based, solution-focused approach. Sessions concentrate on identifying practical steps and small shifts that reduce recurring problems. She treats clients as collaborators who bring knowledge about their lives and priorities.
Common topics she addresses include relationship conflict, communication problems, divorce and separation issues, and parenting strain. She also works with attachment concerns, caregiver stress, chronic illness or pain, isolation and midlife questions. The focus stays on concrete strategies rather than long explanations.
Sessions typically help clients find clearer goals, build confidence, and try new ways of interacting. Her style favors direct feedback and short-term problem solving when that fits the issue. To begin, people complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session.
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How evidence-based techniques are used in remote work
She uses evidence-based, solution-focused work that narrows in on specific problems and practical steps people can try between sessions. This approach emphasizes short-term changes, clearer goals, and reviewing what works in daily life.She also draws on strength-based methods that highlight existing abilities and resources. That way sessions focus on applying familiar strengths to current challenges like communication or caregiving strain.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which techniques fit their goals and preferences. Clients and therapist check progress and adjust methods if something isn't helping.
Confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking, since formats are not specified here. Many people find remote sessions make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten travel time, and allow quicker check-ins on progress. Phone or video options can be chosen for reasons like lower bandwidth needs or a shorter visit, but verify available formats when you schedule.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with relationship conflicts, family and parenting issues, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include attachment, caregiver stress, chronic illness or pain, communication problems, divorce and separation, isolation, life purpose, midlife crisis, post-traumatic stress, and women's issues.
How does she approach therapy?
She uses a strength-based, solution-focused approach that looks for practical changes. Sessions emphasize collaboration and finding steps clients can try between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 25 years of professional experience, including directing university brief therapy and medical family therapy clinics for 16 years.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Florida LMFT and practices in Florida.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with her from outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are session fees handled?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to start working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.