- client-focused
- skill-based strategies
- English and Russian
About Svetlana
Svetlana Sokol, LCSW, has worked in social work since 2005 and has held her Florida LCSW credential since 2007. She brings 18 years of practice that began in medical settings to sessions with people facing hard life moments. Her background means she often meets people after medical events, losses, or big life changes.
Her style is direct and kind. She listens first and helps people name what matters most. From there she uses clear, practical steps to manage anxiety, depression, grief, addictive patterns, and codependency concerns. She also supports people dealing with family problems, caregiving strain, and end-of-life issues.
Svetlana uses approaches that focus on the person and on skills. She draws on Client-Centered Therapy to follow the client's priorities. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot unhelpful thought patterns and shift behaviors. She also uses Motivational Interviewing to strengthen readiness for change.
Sessions tend to be collaborative and goal-oriented. People can expect to set small, measurable steps between appointments. Svetlana helps people practice tools that fit their daily lives, such as coping strategies for stress, communication techniques for family tension, and ways to manage mood swings.
She offers therapy in English and Russian and works with people in Florida and beyond. To get started, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.
How her approaches guide online care
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the person's priorities. The therapist asks questions, reflects what she hears, and helps people define their own goals; this is useful for concerns like grief, family stress, and identity questions.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. She helps people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and practices small behavior changes to reduce anxiety and depression symptoms.
Motivational Interviewing supports people who feel unsure about change. It uses open questions and reflective listening to build motivation for steps like reducing addictive behaviors or improving caregiving routines.
Choosing the right approach is a joint process. The therapist works with each person to match methods to their needs, goals, and preferences. Plans can evolve as progress is made and as priorities shift.
The biography does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example, shorter check-ins during a break, sessions that avoid travel time, or scheduling around caregiving duties. These practical benefits help people keep therapy consistent while managing everyday demands.
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Experience
18+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English, Russian
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, and codependency issues. Other areas include family problems, caregiving stress, and end-of-life concerns.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her approach is warm and practical. She listens first, then helps set small goals and teaches skills to handle day-to-day challenges.
What background does she bring to sessions?
She has worked in medical settings since 2005 and has 18 years of overall experience. That background informs work with chronic illness, grief, and trauma-related stress.
What credentials and location apply to this therapist?
She is an LCSW licensed in Florida and practices with that credential in the state.
In which languages can you meet with her?
Sessions are offered in English and Russian. International clients are accepted as noted in the profile.
What formats are used for sessions?
The original biography does not list session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment 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?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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