Karen Lakritz, LCSW
Karen Lakritz, LCSW, 30 years experience
- Warm and supportive care
- LCSW with 30 years
- Accepts international clients
About Karen Lakritz
Karen Lakritz is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 30 years of experience as a psychotherapist. She has worked with people facing a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, grief and loss, and substance use connected to loneliness. Her practice has also included supporting clients coping with severe bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. She shares that she has a mild stutter and some dyslexia, and brings personal understanding to the challenges non-neurotypical individuals may face.
Karen has spent much of the past nine years living in Canada for part of each year, giving her familiarity with health and housing systems there in addition to her Florida practice. Her therapy style is warm and supportive, grounded in respect, sensitivity, and compassion alongside clear expectations and accountability. Her clinical work blends cognitive-behavioral techniques, client-centered care, solution-focused strategies, and rational-emotive approaches to tailor treatment to each person’s needs.
She works collaboratively with clients to identify goals and create practical steps toward change, recognizing that real progress requires effort and commitment. Prospective clients who value a respectful, experienced therapist will find an approach that balances empathy with actionable planning.
Karen has spent much of the past nine years living in Canada for part of each year, giving her familiarity with health and housing systems there in addition to her Florida practice. Her therapy style is warm and supportive, grounded in respect, sensitivity, and compassion alongside clear expectations and accountability. Her clinical work blends cognitive-behavioral techniques, client-centered care, solution-focused strategies, and rational-emotive approaches to tailor treatment to each person’s needs.
She works collaboratively with clients to identify goals and create practical steps toward change, recognizing that real progress requires effort and commitment. Prospective clients who value a respectful, experienced therapist will find an approach that balances empathy with actionable planning.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
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.
Is Karen Lakritz a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the LCSW credential - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - and is licensed in Florida as FL LCSW SW5585.
In which languages does Karen Lakritz provide therapy?
Karen provides therapy in English.
Where is Karen Lakritz located?
She is located in Florida.
How can I work with Karen Lakritz as my therapist?
Clients can work with Karen through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Karen Lakritz work with international clients?
Yes. Karen works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Karen Lakritz cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as 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 is quick and straightforward. Clients click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match them with their therapist. Depending on availability, clients can then schedule their first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care
Karen draws on several evidence-informed approaches to guide online work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical strategies to manage anxiety, depression, and stress-related symptoms. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to clarify personal values and build psychological flexibility so they can live more meaningfully even when difficult feelings are present. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns in relationships and early bonds, helping clients address intimacy, trust, and relational wounds that affect current functioning.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Karen works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan over time as progress and priorities evolve. This collaborative stance helps ensure therapy feels relevant and tailored.
Online sessions offer practical flexibility - clients can meet by video call, speak by phone, or use live chat and text-based messaging when that format better fits their life. For many people, working with licensed professionals and therapists online makes it easier to maintain continuity of care while balancing work, family, and other commitments.