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Karen Vigeland, LCSW
Florida
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Anxiety and Depression
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
About Karen
Karen Vigeland is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Florida with nine years of experience. She provides individual counseling to adults and helps with concerns such as depression, anxiety, bipolar symptoms, addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, and stress-related problems.
She uses practical, client-focused methods to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits. Karen draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy along with client-centered and emotion-focused approaches to help people adjust thoughts and behaviors that get in the way of daily life.
Sessions emphasize identifying strengths, recognizing patterns that contribute to problems, and practicing different ways of responding. She works with people to clarify goals and try concrete strategies between meetings. Work can include building coping skills, handling career or caregiver stress, and managing symptoms related to ADHD, trauma, or mood disorders.
Her background includes a variety of settings and experience with diverse populations. The focus is on straightforward, practical steps rather than abstract theory. Karen aims to keep sessions clear and goal-oriented so progress is easier to track.
People choose her when they want structured, actionable help for specific problems. She supports work on communication problems, codependency, attachment and abandonment concerns, and issues that come with aging or caregiver roles. Her practice addresses both mood and behavioral concerns with an emphasis on real-life application.
How Karen Uses Structured Approaches in Online Sessions
Karen integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy into straightforward online work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to see what helps with anxiety, depression, mood swings, and stress. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening, reflecting what matters to the client, and building on strengths to make practical changes.She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques for emotion regulation and coping skills when strong emotions or distress get in the way of daily life. DBT-based skills include grounding, distress tolerance, and learning new ways to manage reactions without escalating problems.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Karen will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit best based on their goals and what they prefer. That may mean using CBT tools one week and DBT skills another week, or combining elements so sessions stay focused on immediate concerns.
Session format options are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session formats before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow brief check-ins when a full visit is not needed. Practical benefits include scheduling around work or caregiving, using shorter sessions for quick skill practice, and keeping momentum with regular appointments.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly help with?
She helps adults with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar symptoms, addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, and other listed concerns like ADHD and caregiver stress.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is practical and client-centered. She uses CBT ideas along with emotion-focused and client-centered methods to change thoughts and behaviors.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has nine years of experience providing individual counseling to adults in a range of settings.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, FL LCSW, practicing in Florida.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and what does pricing look like?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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