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Karen Cino, LCSW
Florida
LCSW in Florida - Anxiety and Addictions
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
About Karen
Karen Cino is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Florida with seven years of professional experience. She helps people dealing with anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship problems, self-esteem, career concerns, and related issues. Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
She uses practical conversation and focused strategies to notice unhelpful thoughts and habits. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is part of her approach, along with Client-Centered Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy. That means she balances clear techniques with listening and attention to feelings.
In early sessions she works to identify what is getting in the way of change. Then she helps people try different ways of thinking or acting, and checks what works in everyday life. Tasks between sessions are used when helpful to practice new responses and to track progress.
Karen has experience supporting people through grief, trauma and abuse, ADHD, bipolar concerns, compassion fatigue, and intimacy-related issues. She also addresses adoption and foster care matters, aging and geriatric issues, blended family topics, and substance use concerns. Her work includes communication problems, codependency, and coping after disasters.
Her style mixes structured techniques with open listening. People who prefer a straightforward approach that combines concrete exercises and space to talk may find this method useful. To begin, clients complete a short questionnaire and schedule a first session through the online options button.
How her approaches work in remote sessions
Karen often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and try different responses. CBT focuses on practical steps you can test between sessions to reduce worry, manage moods, or change behaviors. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and the client's perspective, giving room to talk things through and set the pace. Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps identify and shift emotional patterns that affect relationships and closeness.Choosing the right method is part of the work. She will discuss goals and preferences and together decide which mix of techniques to use. That collaborative process means the plan can shift if a different approach seems more useful over time.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example by avoiding travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when needed, or reducing the disruption of taking time off work. Talk with her during the first scheduling steps about what will fit your routine and communication needs.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship issues, self-esteem, career challenges, trauma, grief, and related problems.
How would she describe her therapeutic approach?
She combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with Client-Centered and Emotionally-Focused methods to use both skills practice and emotional exploration.
What is her professional background?
She holds a Florida LCSW and has seven years of clinical experience working with a range of behavioral health concerns.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is licensed as an LCSW in Florida and provides services listed from that base.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
She accepts international clients; confirm any cross-border details when scheduling.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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