Karen Schwartz Triana

Karen Schwartz Triana is a licensed mental health counselor and a certified rehabilitation counselor practicing in Florida. She graduated from the University of South Florida in 2011 and began her professional journey as a career counselor before moving into mental health counseling.

With 14 years of clinical experience, she has worked with people facing anxiety, depression, trauma, coping with disabilities, career challenges, and family or marriage conflicts, supporting adults, children, and families. She uses solution-focused, cognitive behavioral, and client-centered approaches, and has incorporated techniques such as art therapy, motivational interviewing, and behavior modification into her work.

In session she creates a safe atmosphere that encourages open communication and adapts each meeting to the individual needs of the person she is working with. She emphasizes taking counseling one session at a time and helps clients set measurable progress goals so they can see the gains they are making. At the end of sessions she sets aside time for clients to reflect on how the session felt, and she collaborates with clients to build individualized treatment plans that promote personal growth and identify actionable next steps.

She is licensed to practice as a mental health counselor in both Florida and New York and brings a practical, supportive approach to guide clients toward meaningful change.