Karen Schwartz Triana
Compassionate, practical care for life challenges
MD, LCPC, LMHC Florida
- Experience
- 14 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
- Languages
- English
About Karen
Karen Schwartz Triana is an experienced mental health professional who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship and family concerns, and a wide range of related challenges.
Background and approach
She brings 14 years of clinical practice to her work and integrates practical strategies drawn from cognitive-behavioral approaches alongside client-centered and solution-focused methods. Holding MD, LCPC, and LMHC credentials, she combines clinical training with a counseling background to support clients navigating grief, addictions, intimacy issues, parenting struggles, career concerns, mood disorders, ADHD, and other life transitions.
In session she emphasizes collaboration, clear goal-setting, and measurable progress. Her style centers on tailoring interventions to individual needs, using evidence-informed techniques such as cognitive behavioral strategies, motivational interviewing, narrative exploration, and solution-focused planning when appropriate.
Karen values open communication and offfers regular opportunities for clients to reflect on each session and notice changes over time. Practically oriented but empathic, she supports clients in identifying next steps, building skills, and promoting personal growth as they work toward their goals.
How therapeutic approaches guide online care
Client-centered therapy emphasizes a supportive, nonjudgmental stance where the therapist listens carefully and follows the client's priorities to help them explore feelings and make sense of their experiences. This approach can be especially helpful for people seeking understanding, emotional validation, and a collaborative space to set goals.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns of thought and behavior that contribute to distress and teaching practical skills to change them. CBT techniques are often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and mood-related concerns because they offer concrete strategies clients can practice between sessions.
Motivational Interviewing helps people clarify their own reasons for change and strengthen commitment to steps they want to take. It pairs well with action-oriented therapies when clients are weighing options or finding motivation for change.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and the therapist works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and personal preferences. That exploration can include trying different techniques and adjusting plans as progress unfolds.
Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for busy schedules and varying communication preferences. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into daily life, support consistent attendance, and allow therapists and clients to use the styles and tools that work best for the individual's situation.
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Experience
14+ years
Licensed
Florida, New York, Maryland
Languages
English