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Karen Schwartz, LMHC

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Karen is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Karen. View 6 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Florida

Recent reviews

Karen is compassionate and truly listens without judgement. She’s helped me deal with high-anxiety issues and suggested ways/tools to manage these issues. I felt completely comfortable speaking with Karen!

Reviewed May 2023

Karen is supportive, kind and compassionate. She has really helped me navigate through my concerns and give me helpful tools that will last a lifetime.

Reviewed April 2023

More about Karen

  • 8 years' experience
  • Female
  • LMHC

Hello, I am a licensed mental health counselor and certified rehabilitation counselor in Florida. I graduated from the University of South Florida in 2011. I began my career as a career counselor and then moved into mental health counseling. I have worked with clients with anxiety, depression, coping with disabilities, trauma, career difficulties, family and marriage conflicts, etc. I have over 8 years’ experience with counseling adults, families and children. I am a Solution Focused, Cognitive Behavioral and Client Centered Therapist.

In my sessions, I provide a safe environment with open communication. I tailor my sessions to my client’s needs. I believe in taking counseling one session at a time. I help my clients develop progress goals, so they can track the progress they have made in the sessions. I take time at the end of every session for the client to take time to reflect on how they have felt the session was. I have utilized various techniques such as cognitive behavioral therapy, art therapy, motivational interviewing, behavior modification, etc. I believe in working together with my clients and creating an individualized treatment plan for them.

I work with you to help you discover the next steps you need to take to improve yourself. I promote change through personal growth. I cannot wait to work with you.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Relationship issues Family conflicts Trauma and abuse Depression Addictions LGBT Grief Intimacy-related issues Parenting issues Anger management Self esteem Career difficulties Bipolar disorder Coping with life changes Coaching Compassion fatigue ADHD Codependency Commitment issues Communication problems Divorce and separation Family problems Impulsivity Jealousy Mood disorders Postpartum depression Post-traumatic stress Self-harm Self-love Social anxiety and phobia Workplace issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Karen Schwartz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1275023327.

  • LMHC · Florida · MH15765 · Expires March 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Karen Schwartz

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

6 reviews

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Clients mention: Helped Helpful Anxiety Comfortable Encouraging Grateful Helping Listens Perfect Professional

Karen is compassionate and truly listens without judgement. She’s helped me deal with high-anxiety issues and suggested ways/tools to manage these issues. I felt completely comfortable speaking with Karen!

Reviewed May 2023

Karen is supportive, kind and compassionate. She has really helped me navigate through my concerns and give me helpful tools that will last a lifetime.

Reviewed April 2023

Karen worked with me to overcome an abusive relationship. I felt she was a perfect match to me. She was both understanding, and encouraging when I made progress. I especially loved that she checked in with me between sessions, and her personable demeanor. I am pausing my subscription for now but I look forward to resuming sessions with her once again when I need them. Karen has really helped me create a better path and outlook for my future and leaving behind trauma and abuse.

Reviewed February 2021

I have gone to a lot counseling and with better hell and her I’m very satisfied with the results . She is very professional and helpful. Never judge me which I really need it some one to listen to me and not just judge because everyone makes mistakes . I hope better help reads this because the hai counselor help me alot

Reviewed November 2020

Karen has been helping me so much to get through this really rough time in my life. I am just thankful that I can reach out to her anytime and learn and just be open to everything I feel and she will just validate that my feelings make sense and they matter. She always encourage me and tells me that I am doing well with managing my emotions and my decisions in my life. I am just glad that I signed up for Better Help and got matched with Karen’s counseling and expertise.

Reviewed November 2020

Karen has made me think of things in a perspective I never realized. I'm very grateful that she's able to provide valuable insight to me.

Reviewed September 2020

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Frequently asked questions

Does Karen Schwartz offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Karen Schwartz works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Karen Schwartz speak?

Karen Schwartz speaks English.

How many years of experience does Karen Schwartz have?

Karen Schwartz has 8 years of experience.

Where is Karen Schwartz licensed to practice?

Karen Schwartz is licensed to practice in Florida.

Does Karen Schwartz accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Karen Schwartz does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Karen Schwartz offer?

Karen Schwartz offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Karen Schwartz?

Karen Schwartz can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Karen Schwartz?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.