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Karen Lakritz, LCSW

LCSW with 30 years experience

  • Stress and anxiety
  • Trauma and grief
  • LGBT and relationship support

About Karen Lakritz

Karen Lakritz is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than 30 years of experience providing psychotherapy to people facing a wide range of life challenges. As an LCSW she holds a clinical social work license that authorizes her to provide therapeutic services and clinical interventions. Over her career she has worked extensively with depression, anxiety, grief and loss, and substance use connected to loneliness, and she has experience supporting people coping with severe bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. She also understands the particular challenges encountered by non-neurotypical individuals, drawing on her own experience with a mild stutter and dyslexia to offer empathy and practical support.

Karen has spent significant time living in Canada over the past nine years and is familiar with the health and housing systems there, which can be helpful for clients navigating cross-border issues. Her therapeutic manner is warm and supportive, emphasizing respect, sensitivity, and compassion alongside clear accountability. Her clinical work draws on cognitive-behavioral, client-centered, solution-focused, and rational-emotive methods to tailor care to each person’s needs. She collaborates with clients to identify goals and practical steps toward change, recognizing that meaningful progress requires effort and commitment. Karen is prepared to partner with people seeking thoughtful, experienced guidance through difficult transitions.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyBipolar disorderDepression

Also Specializes In

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 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

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 is listed as 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 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 with therapy 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.

Clinical Approaches and Online Therapeutic Care

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying and changing patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to distress; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and managing symptoms tied to mood and stress. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a collaborative, nonjudgmental relationship where the therapist supports the client’s own goals and self-directed growth, which can be especially helpful for relationship, identity, and self-esteem concerns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, commonly called ACT, helps people develop psychological flexibility by clarifying values and learning practical ways to accept difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to meaningful action; it is useful for stress, chronic worry, and navigating life changes.

Finding the right blend of methods is part of the therapeutic process. Karen Lakritz works collaboratively with clients to determine which approaches best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts techniques as progress unfolds. This cooperative stance helps tailor care to each person’s situation.

Online therapy via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for scheduling and makes it easier to access consistent support from home or while traveling. Those options allow therapists and licensed professionals to maintain continuity of care, accommodate varying communication styles, and fit therapy into busy lives with fewer barriers to regular attendance.

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