- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions support
- CBT and client-centered
About Karen
Karen Marconi is a Florida licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with 13 years of professional experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, addictions, LGBT-related concerns, low self-esteem, depression, relationship difficulties, trauma and grief. Karen also supports people coping with life changes and ADHD.
Her approach centers on listening closely to each person's story and highlighting the strengths they already have. Sessions are person-focused and practical. Karen uses straightforward conversation to help people clarify goals and try different ways of managing symptoms like anxiety or substance use.
She draws on methods such as client-centered therapy to follow what matters most to the client. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. Motivational Interviewing helps when someone feels stuck or unsure about change.
Karen also uses narrative and solution-focused techniques to help people reframe problems and build short-term plans. Those approaches aim to make progress feel achievable rather than overwhelming. She talks through practical steps for relationships, work stress, money worries, and mood regulation.
People who want direct feedback, concrete strategies, and a conversational style may find this approach useful. Karen encourages small experiments between sessions and checks progress regularly. The focus is on workable changes that fit into everyday life.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
Client-centered therapy focuses on the client's perspective, so the therapist follows the person's concerns and priorities and reflects back what matters most. This approach helps when someone needs a space to make sense of life transitions, relationship strain, or identity questions.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) works by naming unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and some forms of compulsive behavior because it gives concrete tools to try between sessions.
Motivational Interviewing is a brief, goal-oriented way of talking that helps people weigh options and find personal reasons to change. It can be helpful when someone feels stuck with substance use, motivation, or commitment issues.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, try methods that fit the client's situation, and adjust based on what helps. This collaborative process means techniques can shift as needs change.
Confirm the therapist's available session formats before booking, because the biography does not list specific options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule by removing commute time or allowing a shorter check-in during a break. They can also allow people to participate without being on camera if that feels better, or to choose a format that uses less data for low-bandwidth situations.
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, LGBT concerns, low self-esteem, depression, relationship and family issues, trauma and grief, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and related challenges.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is conversational and practical, focusing on listening, identifying strengths, and trying concrete steps to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 13 years of professional experience working with adults on a range of mental health and life concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor (FL LMHC) and practices in Florida.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are provided?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the original profile does not list specific session formats.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Costs vary with location, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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