Patricia Karl, LMHC - Therapist in Florida

About Patricia

Patricia Karl is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida with 16 years of clinical experience. She focuses on practical, trauma-informed approaches to help people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, and relationship struggles. Her manner is direct and compassionate, and she aims to make therapy understandable and useful for busy lives.

Many clients come feeling stuck or overwhelmed by repeating patterns. Patricia helps identify those patterns and traces where they began.

Background and approach

She blends talk-based work with methods that address the body and emotional responses so progress feels real, not just theoretical. Her toolkit includes Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Psychodynamic Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy. She uses these methods to build coping skills, reduce symptoms, and support clearer thinking about relationships and choices.

Sessions often focus on concrete skills - managing intense feelings, improving communication, setting boundaries, and responding differently to stress. Patricia works collaboratively to tailor steps that fit each person’s day-to-day life and goals. Therapy is offered in English and delivered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Costs vary by location and use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, a short matching questionnaire is completed and sessions are scheduled based on the therapist’s availability.

Therapeutic approaches adapted for online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely and creating a supportive space so people can explore feelings at their own pace; it helps those who need steady, nonjudgmental support. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, teaches practical ways to change thoughts and behaviors that contribute to anxiety and depression, often through exercises and small goal-setting. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, EMDR, is used for trauma work and involves structured processing to reduce the intensity of distressing memories.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and comfort level. That plan can change as progress is made, and adjustments are made together in session.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Sessions are available as video calls, phone conversations, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs. These formats make it easier to attend regular sessions, use tools between meetings, and keep therapy consistent even when life is busy.

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.

EMDR

A structured protocol used with distressing memories, pairing recall with guided attention tasks. Some therapists adapt it for video sessions; whether that fits is worth asking about directly.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist address?

She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, family issues, grief, intimacy-related problems, anger, self esteem, and coping with life changes.

What is the overall therapy style here?

Patricia uses a direct, compassionate, and collaborative approach that combines talk therapy with practical skill-building and body-based techniques.

What experience does the therapist have?

She has 16 years of experience helping adults manage trauma, anxiety, relationship challenges, and major life transitions.

What credentials and region apply to this provider?

Patricia is a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor, credential FL LMHC MH12429, and she practices in Florida.

In which language are sessions offered?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Therapy can be delivered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

How is cost handled for sessions?

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

How do I begin working with this therapist?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapists availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Also works with

Abandonment
Addictions
Anger management
Attachment issues
Blended family issues
Caregiver issues and stress
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Co-morbidity
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Coping with life changes
Dependent personality
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Dissociation
Divorce and separation
Emptiness
Family conflicts
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Forgiveness
Grief
Guilt and shame
Impulsivity
Intimacy-related issues
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Money and financial issues
Mood disorders
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Post-traumatic stress
Self esteem
Self-love
Sexual assault and abuse
Social anxiety and phobia
Workplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 16 years
Licensed: Florida
Languages: English

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