Karen Schwartz Triana, MD, LCPC, LMHC

Karen Schwartz Triana is a licensed mental health counselor and a certified rehabilitation counselor practicing in Florida. She holds credentials that include MD, LCPC, and LMHC - MD meaning Doctor of Medicine, LCPC indicating a licensed clinical professional counselor, and LMHC denoting a licensed mental health counselor. She graduated from the University of South Florida in 2011 and began her career as a career counselor before transitioning into mental health counseling, working with adults, families, and children across a range of concerns.

Over the years she has supported people coping with anxiety, depression, trauma, disabilities, career difficulties, and family or marriage conflicts. Her approach blends Solution-Focused techniques, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Client-Centered principles, and she has also used tools such as art therapy, motivational interviewing, and behavior modification when appropriate. She emphasizes open communication and adapts sessions to each person’s needs, helping clients set concrete progress goals and track changes over time.

Sessions include time for reflection at the end so clients can consider how the work felt and what steps to take next. She works collaboratively to build individualized treatment plans that promote personal growth and practical next steps. She looks forward to working with clients who are ready to explore change and move toward their goals.