Karen Schwartz Triana, MD, LCPC, LMHC

Karen Schwartz Triana is a licensed mental health counselor and certified rehabilitation counselor practicing in Florida. She graduated from the University of South Florida in 2011 and began her career as a career counselor before transitioning into mental health counseling, building a practice that supports adults, families, and children through a range of concerns including anxiety, depression, trauma, career difficulties, and family or marriage conflicts.

Over 14 years of clinical experience inform her collaborative, client-centered style. She draws from Solution-Focused, Cognitive Behavioral, and Client-Centered approaches and has used techniques such as art therapy, motivational interviewing, and behavior modification to meet clients where they are. Her work emphasizes practical progress goals so clients can track change from session to session.

Sessions are tailored to each person or family, and she sets aside time at the end of meetings for clients to reflect on how the session felt and what steps to take next. She works with clients to create individualized treatment plans that prioritize attainable growth and clearer next steps. Karen promotes change through personal growth and approaches counseling one session at a time, offering steady support for clients navigating life transitions and ongoing challenges.

She holds MD, LCPC, and LMHC credentials - MD denotes a medical doctor, LCPC means Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, and LMHC means Licensed Mental Health Counselor.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Karen Schwartz Triana integrates Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) into her online practice. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on empathic listening and supporting clients to explore their values and goals, which can help with relationship struggles, self-esteem, and life transitions. CBT examines patterns of thought and behavior and teaches practical strategies to manage symptoms like anxiety, depression, and stress.

She also uses Motivational Interviewing to help clients find internal motivation for change, particularly useful for issues related to addictions, career shifts, or habits the client wants to adjust. Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process - Karen collaborates with each person to determine which methods align with their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Karen offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules and to maintain consistent support. These options allow licensed professionals to deliver care that is accessible and adaptable to each client's life circumstances.