Profile / United States
Karen Schwartz Triana, LCPC, LMHC
Florida
LCPC and LMHC - stress and relationships
See online therapy options- CBT and solution-focused
- Goal oriented planning
- Skills practice between sessions
About Karen
Karen Schwartz Triana is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida with 14 years of experience. She helps people address stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, parenting challenges, and work-related problems. She also supports people dealing with ADHD, intimacy and self-esteem issues, and career transitions.
She approaches sessions in a practical, goal-focused way. Karen uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused techniques to help clients notice unhelpful thoughts and test new responses. She also uses Client-Centered and Motivational Interviewing methods to listen and clarify what clients want to change.
Sessions are structured around clear goals and small steps. Karen and the client set progress goals and review them over time. Each session includes time to reflect on what worked and what to try next.
Her background includes work as a career counselor and many years in mental health counseling. That experience informs how she helps with job stress, career decisions, and coping after life changes. Her approach is pragmatic and oriented toward measurable change.
People can expect short, focused sessions that emphasize skills practice and problem solving. Karen encourages clients to try specific strategies between sessions and to track what helps. She works in English and practices in Florida as an LCPC and LMHC.
For parents reading on a phone, sessions aim to give clear tools for everyday stresses. Karen breaks concerns into manageable steps and helps people make concrete changes one session at a time.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Karen commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and teach concrete skills to change reactions and behavior. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and many everyday problems. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and supporting clients as they describe their concerns, which can help people clarify goals and priorities. Motivational Interviewing helps when someone feels stuck about change by exploring ambivalence and encouraging small steps.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Karen will collaborate with each client to choose methods that fit their goals and preferences. That means trying techniques, checking what helps, and adjusting the focus over time so sessions stay practical and goal-directed.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten travel time, and allow focused check-ins during work breaks or between commitments. Phone sessions tend to use less bandwidth and video sessions allow face-to-face interaction and visual cues. Ask about the session formats offered and how they can fit into everyday life.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Florida, New York, Maryland
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with most often?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and family issues, addictions, grief, parenting challenges, work problems, ADHD, and related concerns.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to help clients notice unhelpful thoughts and test alternative responses. Sessions include practical exercises and skills practice to change thinking and behavior.
What is her clinical background and experience?
She has 14 years of experience and began her career as a career counselor before moving into mental health counseling.
What credentials and location apply to her practice?
She holds LCPC and LMHC credentials and practices in Florida with those state licences.
Which languages and international arrangements are available?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
Session formats are not specified in the biography. Confirm current session options before booking to know which formats are available.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her services?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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