Karen Schwartz Triana , MD, LCPC, LMHC

Karen Schwartz Triana is a Florida-based licensed mental health professional with 14 years of experience who blends practical strategies with a client-centered approach. She holds an MD (Doctor of Medicine), an LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor), and an LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor), and she is also described in her original biography as a certified rehabilitation counselor in Florida. Graduating from the University of South Florida in 2011, she began her career as a career counselor and later transitioned into mental health counseling, working with adults, families, and children across a range of concerns.

Her work has addressed anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and family conflicts, coping with disabilities, career challenges, grief, addiction, LGBT issues, parenting and intimacy-related struggles, among other areas. She uses evidence-informed modalities including solution-focused methods, cognitive behavioral techniques, and client-centered therapy, and she has incorporated art therapy, motivational interviewing, and behavior modification strategies where appropriate.

Sessions are tailored to the individual - she helps clients set measurable progress goals and builds time into each meeting for reflection on what felt helpful. Her practice emphasizes collaboration, practical next steps, and steady personal growth rather than rapid fixes. She is based in Florida and provides services in English.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Karen Schwartz Triana commonly draws on client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy in her work. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and building a warm therapeutic relationship so clients can explore their values and goals; it is helpful for improving self-esteem, relationship concerns, and life transitions. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) teaches practical skills to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and mood disorders. She also uses solution-focused techniques that concentrate on concrete goals and small, achievable changes to move clients forward when time-limited progress is desired.

Deciding which approach fits best is part of the therapeutic process. She works collaboratively with clients and licensed professionals to assess needs, clarify goals, and adapt methods over time so the plan fits the client s preferences and life circumstances.

Online therapy offers flexible access to care through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, continue work during life changes, and maintain regular contact between meetings, all while allowing therapists to tailor pace and format to each client s needs.