- ACT and CBT methods
- Client-centered work
- Blended family issues
About Karen
Karen Lakritz is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Florida with 30 years of experience as a psychotherapist. She has worked with people facing anxiety, depression, grief and loss, addiction, bipolar disorder, and other complex concerns. Karen also notes lived experience with a mild stutter and some dyslexia, and an understanding of challenges faced by non-neurotypical individuals.
She has spent significant time living in Canada in recent years and is familiar with health and housing systems there. That background can help when practical systems matter alongside therapy. She sees a broad range of concerns from trauma and abuse to relationship and intimacy-related issues.
Her work blends cognitive-behavioral methods with client-centered and acceptance-oriented ideas. Sessions focus on clear, concrete goals and practical skills people can try between meetings. She balances respectful listening with accountability so progress is measurable.
People often come to her for help with sleep and eating struggles, parenting stresses, career strain, or dealing with major life changes. She also addresses attachment issues, abandonment concerns, codependency, and blended family issues when those come up in individual work.
Karen describes therapy as a collaborative process. She will talk through options, suggest strategies such as behavioral experiments or emotion regulation practices, and adjust the approach based on how a person responds. The emphasis is on steady, realistic steps toward clearer functioning and better daily coping.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and choosing actions that match values. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, behaviors, and feelings link together and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns. It is commonly applied to mood, sleep, and anxiety problems. Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to relationship patterns and how early bonds affect current connections; it can be useful when attachment or abandonment issues are present.Figuring out which approach fits best is part of the work. The therapist will review goals, test techniques, and adapt based on what helps. That cooperative process lets techniques be adjusted over time so sessions remain focused on real-life improvements.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, shorten check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also lets people try behavioral homework between sessions and review progress together. Licensed professionals can use these approaches remotely to teach emotion regulation skills, set concrete goals, and practice new communication habits relevant to blended household concerns.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, addictions, grief, trauma, relationship and family issues, and blended family concerns.
What is her therapy style like?
Her approach mixes cognitive behavioral techniques, client-centered listening, and acceptance-focused ideas. Sessions aim for practical skills plus honest feedback.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 30 years of experience as a psychotherapist and has worked with complex presentations including severe mood disorders and psychosis.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a Florida LCSW based in Florida and has spent substantial time living in Canada, giving her familiarity with systems there.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients may be accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current online and in-person options before booking.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
To begin, select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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