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- CBT methods
- Motivational interviewing
- Narrative work
About Karen
Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida with 13 years of experience, Karen Marconi helps people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, LGBT-related concerns, low self-esteem, depression, relationship strain, trauma, grief, anger, bipolar challenges, life changes, and ADHD. She centers work on the person's own story and strengths. Karen frames therapy as practical help rather than abstract theory.
Karen uses straightforward, collaborative methods. She listens to each person’s experience and helps them identify patterns that get in the way. She works with practical tools from cognitive behavioral methods and solution-focused techniques to address unhelpful thoughts and set concrete goals. Motivational interviewing supports people who are struggling with change, especially around substance use and other addictive behaviors.
Narrative approaches are used to look at the stories people tell about themselves. That can help with shame, guilt, emptiness, and identity issues tied to LGBT concerns or family roles. Sessions also address communication problems, control issues, jealousy, and codependency by breaking problems into manageable steps.
Karen emphasizes short-term skills alongside deeper examination when needed. She helps people develop plans for handling life stressors, grief, and mood disorder symptoms without assuming a single path for everyone. Progress is tracked through achievable tasks and regular check-ins.
Clients can expect direct, plainspoken discussion about challenges and options. Karen asks questions, reflects back what she hears, and helps people try new approaches between sessions. The focus is on practical change and clearer choices.
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How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting back what a person says. It supports work on self-esteem, grief, and identity by letting people review their own story and notice strengths. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, uses practical exercises to change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. It is often used for anxiety, depression, OCD-type concerns, and mood problems. Motivational Interviewing concentrates on a person’s readiness to change and helps build motivation for actions like reducing substance use or trying new coping strategies. Choosing the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That may mean starting with motivational work, moving to CBT skills, or using narrative techniques to address shame and identity issues. Confirm which session formats are offered before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, simplify follow-up check-ins, and allow shorter or more frequent meetings when helpful. It can also let people use sessions without travel time, focus on skills practice between meetings, and adapt scheduling to work and family commitments.Sheet 3
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Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she support?
She helps with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, bipolar issues, ADHD, and related concerns such as codependency and communication problems.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and practical. She centers the client's story and uses goal-focused tools to address thoughts, behaviors, and motivation.
How much experience does she have?
She has 13 years of professional experience working with a range of mental health and addiction issues.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida.
Which languages are offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment work?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin sessions?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.