Karen Schwartz Triana, LCPC, LMHC

Karen Schwartz Triana is a licensed counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, depression, grief, addiction, and parenting challenges. She uses straightforward talk and practical steps to help clients handle life changes, cope with trauma, and work on self-esteem and intimacy concerns. Her approach aims to make progress feel manageable one step at a time.

Karen began her counseling career after graduating from the University of South Florida in 2011. She originally worked as a career counselor and later focused on mental health work. Over 14 years she has supported people dealing with mood disorders, ADHD, postpartum depression, and workplace or family conflicts.

Sessions are tailored to each person. She draws on client-centered work to follow what the client brings, cognitive behavioral techniques to shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and solution-focused methods to set clear, short-term goals. Motivational interviewing and narrative ideas also appear when clients want to clarify values or reframe their stories.

Karen likes to end sessions with a brief review so people can notice small changes and track progress. She encourages collaborative planning so goals match each person’s life and priorities. The tone is practical and compassionate, with an emphasis on doable steps rather than abstract plans.

Karen holds licenses as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in multiple states and practices in Florida. She works in English and offers experience across a wide range of relational and individual concerns.

How her approaches guide online work

Client-centered work means the conversation follows what matters most to the client. The therapist listens, reflects, and helps people find their own solutions to relationship and life problems. This approach is useful when someone needs space to clarify feelings and priorities.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on practical skills to change thinking and behavior patterns. It often involves homework, thought records, and activity plans to reduce anxiety, manage mood swings, or improve relationship interactions. This approach helps when concrete changes are the goal.

Motivational Interviewing is a short, conversational method that helps people find motivation for change. It works well for addictions, ambivalence about life changes, or when someone wants support to commit to new behaviors.

Choosing an approach is a team effort. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust as needed. The process is collaborative and paced so the client can see what helps in real life.

Confirm the available session options when you book, since formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and offer flexible check-ins around work or family routines. It can also allow shorter or more frequent sessions when a quick adjustment is needed.