Svetlana Sokol, LCSW - Therapist in Florida

About Svetlana

Svetlana Sokol is a licensed clinical social worker with 18 years of experience. She practices in Florida and speaks English and Russian. Parents and family members often seek her out for guidance around stress, relationship struggles, grief, and everyday parenting challenges.

She trained as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW, and has worked in medical settings since 2005. That background gives her experience with chronic illness, hospice and end-of-life concerns, and caregiver stress.

Background and approach

She has also supported people facing trauma, depression, anxiety, and substance-related issues. In sessions she uses clear, practical methods to help people make changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify unhelpful thoughts and habits.

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building trust. Motivational Interviewing supports people who want to make changes but feel unsure how to start. Svetlana aims for straightforward conversations that parents can use at home.

She talks through coping strategies, communication skills, and ways to manage strong emotions. Her approach is calm and respectful, with an emphasis on small, doable steps. She works with a broad range of concerns that often affect family life, including parenting, intimacy-related issues, addiction, and caregiver burden.

International clients may also connect in English or Russian. To begin, clients follow a simple matching and scheduling process through the site.

Therapeutic approaches adapted for online family support

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and building a trusting relationship. In practice this means sessions focus on understanding the client's perspective and supporting their own goals, which can help parents and family members feel heard and less isolated.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions are connected. It helps people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and try small behavior changes, a method that often suits stress, anxiety, mood changes, and parenting challenges.

Motivational Interviewing helps when someone is unsure about change. The therapist asks open questions and supports the client's own reasons for change, which can be useful for addressing addictions, commitment issues, or shifts in family roles.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about needs, goals, and preferences and then try methods that fit best. Adjustments are made as progress and new concerns appear.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet. Video calls allow face-to-face conversations, phone sessions remove travel barriers, and live chat or text-based messaging help people check in between meetings. These options make it easier for busy parents and caregivers to fit support into their days while keeping therapy consistent and practical.

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.

Motivational Interviewing

A way of working through mixed feelings about change without being pushed. The therapist helps you weigh things up and find your own reasons, which often makes a difficult decision feel less stuck.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Svetlana help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, addictions, parenting and many family-related issues. Additional focus areas include caregiver stress, aging and geriatric issues, and trauma and abuse.

What is her therapy style like?

Her style is practical and conversational. Sessions focus on clear steps, active listening, and helping clients try new approaches between meetings.

How much experience does she have?

Svetlana has 18 years of experience and has worked in medical settings since 2005, giving her exposure to chronic illness, hospice and end-of-life counseling, and related family concerns.

What are her credentials and where is she located?

She holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential - LCSW, registered in Florida as FL LCSW SW8602. Her practice is based in Florida.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Russian. International clients may connect as well.

What session formats does she offer?

She meets with clients via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.

How are sessions paid for?

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

How do I begin working with her?

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

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Family conflicts
Grief

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 18 years
Licensed: Florida
Languages: English, Russian

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