- Years in practice
- 14
- Credentials
- MD, LCPC, LMHC
- Licensed in
- Florida, New York, Maryland
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Relationship issues
- Focus
- Family conflicts
About Karen
Karen Schwartz Triana is a licensed mental health counselor and medical doctor who practices in Florida. She draws on 14 years of experience to help people facing stress, anxiety, depression, parenting challenges, trauma, and relationship concerns. Her approach is direct and practical so parents can find useful steps quickly.
Karen began her career as a career counselor after graduating from the University of South Florida in 2011, then moved into mental health work.
Background and approach
She has worked with adults on mood disorders, addictions, grief, workplace issues, and coping with life changes. Her practice also addresses parenting concerns, postpartum depression, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. In sessions she uses client-centered methods that let each person set the pace and goals.
She combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused techniques to build short-term plans and track progress. That mix helps people change unhelpful thoughts, set realistic goals, and stay motivated between sessions. Sessions are conversational and focused on practical steps.
Karen asks clients what matters most, sets measurable progress goals, and leaves time at the end of each visit to reflect on next steps. She adapts methods to each person rather than following a rigid formula. Parents often come for help with communication problems, managing anger, balancing career and family, and supporting children through transitions.
Karen prioritizes simple practices people can try between sessions to make daily life more manageable and to build momentum toward longer term change.
What Karen works with
Everything Karen lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Karen helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Family problems
- Impulsivity
- Jealousy
- Mood disorders
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
Approaches Karen lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How Karen blends approaches for online parenting support
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following each person's pace. It gives space for parents to say what matters and for the therapist to tailor support around those priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thought and behavior and offers practical exercises to change them. CBT can help with anxiety, mood shifts, and parenting stress by teaching skills to respond differently to difficult moments. Motivational Interviewing helps people find their own reasons to change and to build small, achievable steps. It is useful when someone feels stuck or unsure how to move forward.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Karen works with clients to pick methods that fit their goals and comfort level. She may mix approaches over time, checking in to see what helps and adjusting plans as needed.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet. Video calls let people see nonverbal cues for a full conversation. Phone sessions can be easier when lower bandwidth or hands-free time is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging allow brief check-ins, quick strategy brainstorming, or steady support between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy around parenting schedules and work demands.
Questions people ask about Karen
What concerns does Karen help with?
She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship and family issues, parenting challenges, addictions, grief, workplace problems, and related areas such as ADHD, postpartum depression, and codependency.
What is her therapy style like?
Sessions are conversational and client-centered. She helps clients set clear goals, tries practical strategies, and checks progress at the end of each visit.
How much experience does she have?
She has 14 years of experience and began her career after graduating from the University of South Florida in 2011, moving from career counseling into mental health work.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds MD, LCPC, and LMHC credentials and practices in Florida.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
Therapy can be done via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different schedules and needs.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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