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Dr. Molli Mercer

Dr. Molli Mercer

LMHC · Florida

Relationship and sexuality focused counselor

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  • Solution-focused approach
  • Sex-positive perspective
  • Helps with anxiety

About Molli

Dr. Molli Mercer is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) who focuses on helping people with stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship struggles, and intimacy-related concerns. She draws on her background in couples and family counseling and a doctorate in counselor education to guide clients toward clearer solutions. Her approach is direct and practical, aimed at everyday problems and everyday lives.

She uses a solution-focused style that emphasizes small, achievable steps. Sessions are often about identifying what’s already working and building on it. She also supports healthier expressions of sexuality and a sex-positive perspective when relevant to a person's goals.

Her work includes attention to attachment and abandonment issues, blended family challenges, codependency, and communication or control struggles. Adoption and foster care concerns are listed among her additional focuses. She also addresses caregiver stress, co-morbidity, and recovery from natural or human-caused disasters.

Dr. Mercer has 13 years of clinical experience working with individuals and couples. She says she meets people where they are and collaborates on realistic plans to reach their goals. Her style favors practical exercises and clear next steps over lengthy theory talks.

Sessions are conducted in English from her Florida practice. Prospective clients are asked to use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire to move forward.

How evidence-based approaches guide online therapy

Dr. Mercer emphasizes evidence-based techniques that focus on clear steps and measurable change. One common approach she uses is solution-focused work, which centers on identifying existing strengths and setting small, attainable goals to reduce anxiety or improve relationships. Another emphasis is on sex-positive counseling, which helps people address intimacy, consent, and healthy sexual expression without judgment.

Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and will adapt methods as therapy progresses. Together they decide which techniques fit best for the problem at hand and adjust plans based on what works in real life.

If you are considering online work, confirm the session formats before booking since the biography does not list specific formats. Online options can make scheduling easier and help sessions fit into busy days. They can also allow shorter check-ins when time is limited or reduce the need to travel. Licensed professionals can use different methods to keep therapy practical and goal-oriented even when meeting remotely.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesIntimacy-related issues

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Experience

13+ years

Credentials

Florida

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?

She helps with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues. Additional focuses include adoption and foster care, attachment and abandonment concerns.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her work is solution-focused, aiming for small practical steps that make daily life easier. She also offers a sex-positive approach when intimacy and sexuality are part of the concern.

What is her clinical background?

She holds a master's degree in Couples and Family Counseling and a doctorate in Counselor Education and Supervision, with 13 years of experience in clinical work.

Where does she practice and what are her credentials?

She practices in Florida and holds the LMHC credential listed as FL LMHC.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can she work with clients outside the United States?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are fees and payment handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and services are arranged through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to start therapy?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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