- Warm supportive style
- Offers practical tools
- Collaborative goal setting
About Karen
Karen Lakritz is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than 30 years as a psychotherapist. She works with people facing depression, anxiety, grief, substance-related problems, bipolar disorder, and related challenges. Her approach is warm and supportive with an emphasis on respect and accountability.
She brings practical experience helping people manage mood disorders, addiction linked to loneliness, and the fallout of loss. Karen also understands challenges common to people who are non-neurotypical, and she mentions living part of the year in Canada which has given her familiarity with that country’s health and housing systems.
In sessions she uses straightforward, goal-focused methods. She draws from cognitive-behavioral ideas and client-centered practices to help clients notice unhelpful patterns and try new ways of coping. Karen also uses acceptance-based strategies and emotion-focused techniques when they fit a person’s needs.
Her style blends warmth with clear expectations. Conversations tend to be respectful and compassionate, while still asking for effort and commitment when change is the aim. She works with each person to set realistic goals and track progress.
People who want practical tools alongside emotional support may find her approach helpful. She describes therapy as collaborative work and encourages people who are ready to try new strategies to reach out and start the process.
She brings practical experience helping people manage mood disorders, addiction linked to loneliness, and the fallout of loss. Karen also understands challenges common to people who are non-neurotypical, and she mentions living part of the year in Canada which has given her familiarity with that country’s health and housing systems.
In sessions she uses straightforward, goal-focused methods. She draws from cognitive-behavioral ideas and client-centered practices to help clients notice unhelpful patterns and try new ways of coping. Karen also uses acceptance-based strategies and emotion-focused techniques when they fit a person’s needs.
Her style blends warmth with clear expectations. Conversations tend to be respectful and compassionate, while still asking for effort and commitment when change is the aim. She works with each person to set realistic goals and track progress.
People who want practical tools alongside emotional support may find her approach helpful. She describes therapy as collaborative work and encourages people who are ready to try new strategies to reach out and start the process.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
30+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English
How key approaches shape online therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then taking steps that match a person’s values. It can help with anxiety, depression, and stress when avoidance gets in the way of living well. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches concrete skills to change patterns that lead to distress. It is often useful for anxiety, mood concerns, sleeping problems, and career-related stress.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That means trying strategies, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan together rather than sticking to one single technique.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when needed, and letting people choose a quieter setting that works for them. Licensed professionals can still guide skills practice, teach CBT tools, and use ACT exercises effectively in remote sessions, with attention to what each person needs and how they prefer to work.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, bipolar disorder, depression, addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, and career concerns among other topics.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is warm and supportive while also asking for accountability. She aims to balance compassion with clear steps toward change.
What is her clinical background?
She has over 30 years of experience as a psychotherapist and has worked with a broad range of concerns including severe mood disorders and substance-related issues.
What credentials and region are associated with this therapist?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, FL LCSW, practicing from Florida.
Are sessions available in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English and she also accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
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