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Dr. Caren Longsworth, LCSW
Florida
Dr. Caren Longsworth, LCSW - Stress and family concerns
See online therapy options- CBT and mindfulness
- Parenting support
- Motivational interviewing
About Caren
Dr. Caren Longsworth is a Florida-licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 25 years of professional experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, family conflict, trauma and abuse, and parenting concerns. She also works with issues such as addiction, grief, self-esteem, career stress, bipolar and depression, and problems with intimacy and anger.
Dr. Longsworth approaches sessions believing the client knows their own story and strengths. She uses clear, practical steps to notice unhelpful thoughts and habits and to try different ways of responding. Conversations are straightforward and aim to build useful skills rather than rely on jargon.
Her practice draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, client-centered methods, and mindfulness techniques, alongside motivational interviewing and solution-focused work. That mix lets her combine thought-focused exercises, reflective listening, and short-term goal setting where it fits the client's needs.
Sessions often include identifying patterns that keep problems going, testing small behavior changes, and practicing new ways of handling stress. She helps people build tools to manage strong emotions, cope with life changes, and address relationship and parenting tensions.
Dr. Longsworth has worked across settings for many years and brings that practical experience to therapy. People who want clear steps, concrete strategies, and a collaborative process may find this style helpful. Prospective clients can confirm session formats and scheduling details before they book.
How her approaches work for online sessions
Dr. Longsworth uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and test the thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. CBT focuses on practical exercises, thought records, and small behavior changes that can be practiced between sessions. Client-Centered Therapy provides time to reflect and be heard, with the therapist following the client's lead to clarify goals and priorities. Mindfulness Therapy teaches basic attention and breathing skills to reduce reactivity and manage stress in day-to-day life.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. She will collaborate with the client to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences rather than imposing a single model. That collaborative process may combine techniques from CBT, mindfulness, and solution-focused work based on what helps most.
Confirm the session formats directly before booking since the biography does not specify them here. Online options can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. These practical benefits help people keep therapy consistent while trying out the structured exercises and coaching she uses.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, family conflict, trauma and parenting issues, plus grief, addiction, depression and related concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic approach?
She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, client-centered listening, mindfulness, motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques to create practical steps and goals.
How much experience does she have?
She has 25 years of professional work experience as a clinician.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LCSW licensed in Florida and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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