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Karen Vigeland

Therapist · Florida

Karen Vigeland

LCSW

Compassionate, practical counseling for adults

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  • Client-centered focus
  • Practical coping skills
  • Work and life balance

About Karen

Karen Vigeland is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who offers individual counseling to adults. She aims to make therapy easy to understand and focused on practical steps. Karen helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, career questions, and other life challenges.

Her style centers on the person in the room. She listens with an open, nonjudgmental attitude and helps clients notice patterns in thinking and behavior. From there she supports clients in using their strengths to try new coping skills and adjust unhelpful habits.

Karen blends client-centered work with techniques drawn from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy. She also uses emotionally-focused and existential ideas when they fit the situation. These methods are used to address issues such as trauma, addiction, ADHD, low self-esteem, and ongoing mood instability.

With nine years of experience, Karen has worked in a range of settings with diverse populations. She emphasizes clear goals and practical steps so clients can see progress between sessions. Her approach aims to help people build more balanced thinking and healthier ways of handling stress.

Clients in Florida can expect straightforward talk about their concerns and a partnership to set achievable goals. Before booking, readers should confirm current session options and scheduling details through the site.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDissociationEmptinessFamily problemsGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

9+ years

Credentials

Florida

Languages

English

How therapeutic approaches guide online work

Client-centered therapy puts the client’s needs and goals at the center. It involves listening closely, reflecting what the client says, and helping them decide the next steps. This approach helps people who want a supportive space to talk through feelings and make changes.

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It uses structured exercises and simple homework to test new ways of thinking and behaving, which can help with anxiety, depression, and career-related stress. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) adds skills for managing intense emotions and improving coping strategies when feelings feel overwhelming.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and try methods that fit their needs and preferences. That collaborative process helps shape a plan that feels useful and realistic.

Confirm the therapist's current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins on high-stress days, and remove travel time for appointments. Talk with the therapist about scheduling and what will work best for practical needs.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does this therapist address?

She works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions, relationship and intimacy concerns, career issues, grief, ADHD, and related areas.

What is the general approach in sessions?

Sessions are person-focused and nonjudgmental. The therapist listens, identifies patterns, and teaches practical skills from several therapy approaches.

How much experience does the therapist have?

Karen has nine years of experience working in a variety of clinical settings with diverse populations.

What are the therapist's credentials and location?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Florida and practices there.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the country work with this therapist?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are fees and payment handled?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What is the process to begin working with this therapist?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session based on the therapist's availability.

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