- Warm and supportive
- Collaborative approach
- Practical strategies
About Karen
Karen Lakritz is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than 30 years of experience as a psychotherapist. She has supported people through depression, anxiety, grief, substance concerns linked to loneliness, and severe mood conditions such as bipolar disorder. Karen mentions having a mild stutter and some dyslexia and brings that lived experience into her work with neurodiverse clients.
She has spent significant time living in Canada in recent years and is familiar with health and housing systems there. That background can help people who are navigating cross-border issues or who want a clinician aware of different service landscapes.
Karen’s style is warm and supportive. She balances empathy with clear accountability, and she aims to create a respectful space where people can take steps toward change. Conversations are direct but kind, and practical strategies are introduced at a pace that fits the person.
Her practice draws on cognitive behavioral ideas, client-centered listening, acceptance and commitment approaches, attachment-focused perspectives, and dialectical behavior tools. She and the client decide together which methods best match the presenting concern and goals.
People often turn to Karen for help with relationship strain, codependency, coping with life changes, parenting stress, addiction, chronic illness, and identity questions. She emphasizes steady effort and partnership in therapy, and she encourages realistic goals that fit daily life.
How therapy approaches inform online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting swept away by them, then commit to actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on changing unhelpful thought and behavior patterns through structured work and practical exercises, often helping with anxiety, mood, and sleep problems. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns, and it can help with codependency, intimacy concerns, and relationship struggles.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and challenges and will suggest methods that feel like a good fit. This is a collaborative process and can change as progress is made.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when a full session isn't needed. It can also let people connect with a licensed professional from another state or country when that is important. Talk with the clinician about what will work best for scheduling, session length, and how to integrate therapeutic tools into everyday life.
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Experience
30+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, addictions, grief, trauma, codependency, and issues around intimacy and relationships.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is warm and supportive while also holding people accountable. Conversations aim to be respectful and practical, with strategies introduced at a manageable pace.
How much experience does this therapist have?
She brings over 30 years of experience as a psychotherapist and has worked with many different clinical concerns over that time.
What credentials and location apply to her practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, listed as FL LCSW, and practices from Florida.
Are sessions offered in languages other than English or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options with the platform before booking.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
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