- CBT methods
- Solution-focused work
- Motivational interviewing
About Karen
Karen Schwartz Triana is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor practicing in Florida with 14 years of experience. She works with adults on common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and family conflict, parenting strain, and anger. She also supports people facing addictions, grief, intimacy issues, workplace problems, ADHD, and mood disorders.
She takes a straightforward, session-by-session approach. Sessions focus on clear goals and practical next steps. She asks clients to reflect each week on what changed and on progress toward concrete goals. That keeps work focused and trackable.
Her toolkit draws on client-centered work, cognitive behavioral strategies, solution-focused techniques, motivational interviewing, and narrative ideas. She uses these methods to challenge unhelpful thoughts, practice different responses, and build better patterns of behavior. Techniques can include behavior-focused exercises and reflective conversation.
Karen trained at the University of South Florida and began as a career counselor before moving into mental health. That background informs her interest in employment and career concerns alongside emotional issues. She blends career problem-solving with therapy when those areas intersect.
In sessions she favors open communication and collaborative planning. Clients get a clear treatment plan and regular check-ins on progress. People who want direct, practical work on anger, communication, or coping often find this approach useful.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and reflecting. It focuses on what the person says and on clarifying goals, which helps when addressing anger and relationship concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It teaches practical exercises to try between sessions, such as tracking triggers and testing different responses. Motivational Interviewing helps shift ambivalence about change by exploring values and goals and by building commitment to small steps.Choosing the right mix of these approaches is a collaborative process. The therapist and client will discuss the problems, try techniques, and adjust what they do based on what helps. That means methods can change over time as needs and goals evolve.
The biography does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm the current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around work or family life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let therapists share worksheets or exercises for between-session practice. Licensed professionals can adapt client-centered conversation, CBT homework, and motivational interviewing to remote sessions so clients can practice new ways of responding to anger in everyday settings.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Florida, New York, Maryland
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger-related problems does she address?
She helps people with losing their temper with loved ones, building resentment, workplace frustration, and living with another person's anger.
How would she approach my anger in sessions?
The approach is pragmatic and goal oriented. She uses client-centered listening along with CBT and solution-focused techniques to find specific steps you can try.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 14 years of experience working in counseling roles, including prior work as a career counselor and later as a mental health counselor.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds LCPC and LMHC credentials and practices in Florida.
Which languages are offered and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.