Karen Vigeland, LCSW - Therapist in Florida

About Karen

Karen Vigeland is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who offers counseling to adults. She focuses on practical help for everyday struggles like anxiety, depression, grief, stress, and problems that affect daily life. Her style is warm and nonjudgmental, and she aims to make conversations feel simple and direct so parents and caregivers can act on what matters most.

She uses a client-centered approach that starts with the person in the room.

Background and approach

That means listening first, then building on strengths you already have. She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help change unhelpful thinking and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for managing strong emotions and improving coping. Sessions emphasize clear goals and small, doable steps.

Karen helps clients notice patterns, test new behaviors, and practice skills between meetings. She addresses issues such as relationship strain, substance concerns, identity questions, attention challenges, and caregiving stress in straightforward language. With nine years of clinical work, she has worked in varied settings with diverse people.

Her Florida license is LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and she uses that training to guide treatment choices and safety planning when needed. Therapy is collaborative and paced to each person. Karen supports clients who want change, whether they need short-term problem solving or ongoing help to manage long-standing challenges.

Therapeutic approaches for online sessions

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building on a person’s strengths. It aims to make the conversation feel respectful and useful, helping clients clarify goals and take practical steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks down how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect; it teaches concrete tools to reduce anxiety and shift unhelpful thinking. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, adds skills for tolerating distress and regulating strong emotions, which can help when feelings feel overwhelming.

Choosing an approach is a joint process. Karen will work with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and comfort level. Sessions can start with simple, practical goals and adapt as trust and clarity grow. The therapist and client review progress together and adjust techniques when needed.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Those options let people fit therapy into busy days or access help from home. The different formats also let a person choose how they prefer to communicate while practicing skills between sessions.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Concrete skills for riding out strong emotion, tolerating distress, and handling relationships without things escalating. The skills are practised in daily life, so between-session support by message or phone fits naturally.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Karen help with?

She works with adults on a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, addictions, grief, relationship and family problems, self-esteem, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.

What is her therapeutic style?

Her approach is client-centered and practical, combining talking, problem solving, and skill practice. She also uses CBT and DBT techniques when useful to change thinking and manage emotions.

How much clinical experience does she have?

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

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW - licensed in Florida under number FL LCSW SW15743 and practices in Florida.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can she work with clients outside the country?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are sessions conducted?

Sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.

How does the cost and getting started process work?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on therapist availability.

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Experience: 9 years
Licensed: Florida
Languages: English

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