Karen Vigeland

Experienced LCSW focused on practical growth

LCSW Florida

Experience: 9 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Karen

Karen Vigeland is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Florida who offers individual counseling for adults seeking help with stress, mood concerns, trauma, relationship struggles, and other life challenges.

Background and approach

She draws on a client-centered, insight-oriented, and strengths-based stance to help people clarify patterns, adjust unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and build more balanced ways of coping. With nine years of clinical experience, she has worked across diverse settings and brings that background to each therapeutic relationship.

Her work often integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside approaches that emphasize emotional processing and interpersonal connection. Clients can expect a collaborative environment that values their perspective while gently exploring underlying issues such as anxiety, depression, grief, substance concerns, identity questions, or difficulties with boundaries and communication.

Karen invites adults who are ready to make changes to reach out and begin that process together.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Options

Karen integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and a client-centered framework in her online practice. CBT is a practical approach that helps identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, commonly used for anxiety, depression, and stress management. The client-centered approach emphasizes empathy and collaboration, helping clients feel heard while they explore personal goals and strengths to guide growth.

She also draws on techniques from Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) when emotional regulation and coping skills are primary needs. DBT teaches concrete skills for managing intense emotions, improving interpersonal effectiveness, and reducing impulsive reactions, making it useful for people facing recurring crises or emotional overwhelm.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process; Karen works collaboratively with each client to determine which combination of methods fits their goals, preferences, and life circumstances. She helps clients weigh options and adjust strategies as progress unfolds.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules and varying comfort levels. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access support from home or work, and use the communication style that best supports ongoing progress.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Karen commonly address?

She works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, bipolar symptoms, addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues, ADHD, and career or life transition challenges.

What is her therapeutic style and approach?

The practice emphasizes a client-centered, strengths-based stance and uses methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), and existential approaches to tailor care to individual needs.

How much clinical experience does she bring?

Karen has nine years of experience working in diverse clinical settings, and she applies that background to support adults facing a variety of emotional and interpersonal concerns.

What are her credentials and where is she licensed?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with the credential FL LCSW SW15743 and practices in Florida.

Does she offer therapy in languages other than English or to international clients?

Therapy is offered in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.

Which session formats are available for online work?

Sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.

How are fees and payment structured?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What steps are needed to begin working together?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule an appointment according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Self esteemBipolar disorderDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes Compassion fatigue ADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDissociationEmptinessFamily problemsGuilt and shame Impulsivity Isolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

9+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English