About

Karen Lakritz is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Florida (FL LCSW, license SW5585) with more than 30 years of experience as a psychotherapist. She has supported people addressing a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, grief and loss, and substance use connected to loneliness. She has also worked with clients coping with severe bipolar disorder and schizophrenia.

Karen has a mild stutter and some dyslexia, and she understands the particular challenges faced by individuals who are non-neurotypical. Over the past nine years she has spent much of each year living in Canada, and she is familiar with the health and housing systems that must be navigated there.

Her therapeutic style is warm and supportive, grounded in respect, sensitivity, and compassion while also emphasizing accountability. Her approach blends cognitive-behavioral techniques with client-centered, solution-focused, and rational-emotive methods. She collaborates with clients to identify the strategies that best meet their needs and goals.

Karen recognizes that meaningful change requires commitment and effort. She is ready to help and looks forward to working with individuals who are prepared to do the work involved in improving their lives.

Location:
Florida, United States
Years Experience:
30
Gender:
Female
Languages Spoken:
English
Therapist of Color:
No
Communication Options:
Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging

Specialties

Primary area of focus:Bipolar, Depression, Stress, Anxiety
Other areas of experience: Abandonment, Addictions, ADHD, Aging and geriatric issues, Anger, Asperger syndrome, Attachment issues, Autism, Avoidant personality, Blended family issues, Cancer, Career, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic illness, Chronic pain, Coaching, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Compassion fatigue, Compulsion, Control issues, Coping with life changes, Disability, Dissociation, Divorce, Domestic violence, Eating, Family, Family of origin issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Grief, Guilt and shame, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Impulsivity, Intimacy-related issues, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, LGBT, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Narcissism, Obsession, OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Parenting, Personality disorders, Phobias, Post-traumatic stress, Postpartum depression, Pregnancy, Relationship, Relationship, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self esteem, Self-harm, Self-love, Separation, Sleeping, Social anxiety and phobia, Somatization, Trauma and abuse, Women’s issues, Workplace issues
Therapeutic approach:Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

Credentials & Verification

  • Credentials: FL LCSW SW5585
  • NPI Number: 1124179940
  • License: LCSW (Florida) #SW5585 exp 2027-03-31

Is Online Therapy the Right Step Toward Better Mental Health?

Many people want to know whether talking with a therapist online can really help. For common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, or navigating life changes, online therapy has been shown to be comparable in effectiveness to traditional in-person sessions for most cases.

One of the primary benefits is flexibility - clients can engage in the way that feels most comfortable, whether by video call, phone session, live chat, or in-app messaging. This adaptability makes it easier to fit therapy into a busy life or to maintain continuity when schedules or locations change.

Therapists offering online care are licensed professionals, and clients have the option to switch providers if they seek a different fit. Online formats can support consistent, ongoing work toward personal goals while accommodating individual preferences for communication and scheduling.

How much experience does Karen Lakritz have?

Karen Lakritz has more than 30 years of experience providing psychotherapy and counseling services.

Is Karen Lakritz a licensed therapist?

Yes. Karen Lakritz is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Florida, holding the credential FL LCSW (license SW5585).

In which languages does Karen Lakritz provide therapy?

Karen Lakritz provides therapy in English.

Where is Karen Lakritz located?

Karen Lakritz is located in Florida.

How can I work with Karen Lakritz as my therapist?

You can work with Karen Lakritz through Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging.

Does Karen Lakritz work with international clients?

Karen Lakritz does work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Karen Lakritz cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist’s availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the ‘Start Therapy’ button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is simple. Click the ‘Start Therapy’ button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.