Dr. Karen Vertti, LCSW

Dr. Karen Vertti is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing with thirty years of professional experience in California and Florida. She works with adults and families facing stress, anxiety, depression, and challenges tied to relationships and self-esteem, as well as those recovering from trauma and abuse. Her background also includes work with sexual offender treatment, motivation, family issues and teenage problems, and building confidence.

Dr. Vertti approaches therapy from a strengths-based perspective that recognizes clients as experts in their own stories. She collaborates with each person to identify practical steps and skills that can reduce symptoms, improve communication, and restore a sense of agency. Her work often focuses on realistic goal-setting, increasing motivation, and addressing underlying family-of-origin and attachment concerns when relevant.

Known for a supportive and respectful style, Dr. Vertti encourages clients to take the courageous step toward a more fulfilling life and offers guidance through that process. As an LCSW - which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker - she draws on clinical training and decades of practice to tailor care to each individual’s needs and strengths.

Evidence-Based Therapies Delivered Online

Dr. Karen Vertti draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Trauma-Focused Therapy to guide her online practice. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and teaching practical skills to change reactions and behavior, which is often helpful for stress, anxiety, and mood concerns. Trauma-Focused Therapy centers on understanding how traumatic experiences affect thoughts, emotions, and relationships, and works to reduce trauma-related symptoms while strengthening coping strategies.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Dr. Vertti collaborates with each client to decide which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She combines clinical experience with client input to tailor sessions and adapt techniques over time so therapy remains relevant and effective.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing clients to access licensed professionals from home or work and to fit care into busy schedules. These options support continuity of care and make it easier to maintain momentum between sessions while addressing life’s demands.