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Karen Lakritz

LCSW

Karen Lakritz , LCSW

Therapist in Florida

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About Karen

Karen Lakritz is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with more than 30 years of experience as a psychotherapist. As an LCSW she holds a clinical social work license and has worked extensively with individuals across a wide range of mental health concerns, including depression, anxiety, grief and loss, and substance use linked to loneliness.

Her clinical background also includes supporting people coping with severe bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. Having a mild stutter and some dyslexia herself, she brings a personal understanding of challenges faced by non-neurotypical individuals and greater empathy for those navigating similar experiences. For the past nine years she has spent much of the year living in Canada, giving her practical familiarity with health and housing systems there.

Karen's therapy style is described as warm and supportive, grounded in respect, sensitivity, compassion, and a commitment to accountability. Her work integrates cognitive-behavioral, client-centered, solution-focused, and rational-emotive approaches so that treatment is tailored to each person's needs and goals. She collaborates with clients to identify methods that best support meaningful change, and emphasizes that real progress often requires effort and sustained commitment.

Integrative Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Karen draws on a blend of established approaches tailored to each client's needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes an empathetic, nonjudgmental relationship in which the therapist supports the client's own insight and personal growth, helping with issues like low self-esteem and relationship challenges. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, encourages clients to accept difficult feelings while clarifying personal values and taking committed action, which can be helpful for coping with chronic distress or life transitions.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Karen collaborates with each client to determine which methods fit best with their goals, preferences, and circumstances, adjusting the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to receive care: video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging allow clients to connect from different locations and schedules. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, fit sessions into busy lives, and access licensed professionals even when in-person visits are difficult.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Karen Lakritz have?

Karen Lakritz has 30 years of experience as a psychotherapist.

Is Karen Lakritz a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Her license details are FL LCSW SW5585.

In which languages does Karen Lakritz provide therapy?

Karen Lakritz provides therapy in English.

Where is Karen Lakritz located?

She is located in Florida.

How can I work with Karen Lakritz as my therapist?

You can work with Karen Lakritz through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Karen Lakritz work with international clients?

Yes, Karen Lakritz works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Karen Lakritz cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as 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 quick and straightforward. 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.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyBipolar disorderDepression

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

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English

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