- Years in practice
- 18
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Florida
- Languages
- English, Russian
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Family conflicts
- Focus
- Grief
About Svetlana
Svetlana Sokol is a Florida-based licensed clinical social worker with 18 years of experience. She brings a steady presence and practical focus to sessions. She speaks English and Russian and has a long history of working with people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, addictions, and parenting concerns.
Her early work in medical settings shaped how she approaches care. That background informs support for people coping with chronic illness, hospice and end-of-life concerns, and caregiving stress.
Background and approach
It also guides work with trauma, post-traumatic stress, and complicated grief. Svetlana uses clear, goal-focused methods in conversation. She leans on client-centered listening to understand what matters most, and on cognitive behavioral techniques to shift unhelpful thinking and behavior.
Motivational interviewing helps when making changes feels difficult or stalled. Sessions are practical and paced to each person's needs. People can expect straightforward talk, a focus on small steps, and tools to try between meetings.
She also addresses relational strain, intimacy questions, and career or life transitions. Svetlana also supports those dealing with family problems, divorce and separation, caregiving burden, codependency, and issues related to gender identity and HIV/AIDS. Her style is collaborative: she helps people set goals and chooses approaches that fit their situation and priorities.
What Svetlana works with
Everything Svetlana lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Svetlana helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Immigration issues
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Midlife crisis
- Multicultural concerns
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Women's issues
Approaches Svetlana lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches that guide online parenting and life work
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and understanding each person's priorities; the therapist follows the client's lead to build trust and clarify goals. It is useful when someone needs a space to talk things through and decide what matters most.Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. It can help with anxiety, depression, parenting stress, and day-to-day coping strategies.
Motivational interviewing supports people who feel unsure or stuck about change by strengthening their own reasons for taking steps forward. It pairs well with other methods when making changes around habits, addictions, or caregiving routines.
Choosing the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will listen to the client’s situation, goals, and preferences and then suggest ways to proceed. Together they adjust the plan as needed so the work stays relevant and achievable.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs. Video is good for in-depth conversations and visual cues, phone calls work well when bandwidth is limited, live chat and messaging support quick check-ins or shorter touchpoints. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, manage caregiving responsibilities, and keep continuity of care across locations.
Questions people ask about Svetlana
What kinds of concerns does she address?
Svetlana works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, grief, depression, addictions, parenting issues, trauma and relationship problems.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She combines client-centered listening with practical methods like cognitive behavioral techniques and motivational interviewing to set goals and test small changes.
What is her professional background?
She has 18 years of experience and has worked in medical settings since 2005, supporting people with chronic illness, end-of-life care, and trauma-related concerns.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in Florida.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Russian, and she also accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Therapy can be scheduled by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on client preference.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, fill out a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.
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