Patricia Karl

Empowering change with evidence-informed care

LMHC Florida

Experience: 16 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Depression
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Patricia

Patricia Karl is a Florida-licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with 16 years of clinical experience who blends practical, evidence-informed strategies with a compassionate, direct style.

Background and approach

She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, and client-centered techniques to help adults who feel overwhelmed, stuck in repetitive patterns, or drained by ongoing responsibilities. Her work focuses on translating insight into concrete tools that support emotional steadiness and improved daily functioning.

She commonly addresses stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, grief, intimacy-related issues, anger, self-esteem concerns, and coping with life changes, alongside related areas such as attachment and abandonment issues, caregiver stress, blended family challenges, chronic illness and pain, codependency, communication problems, and separation or divorce.

Patricia emphasizes trauma-informed care and nervous system regulation when appropriate, helping clients map patterns, explore origins, and practice new ways of relating to themselves and others. She offers patient, collaborative guidance aimed at building confidence and resilience over time.

Bringing evidence-based approaches to online therapy

Patricia integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) into her online practice. CBT involves identifying and reshaping unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce anxiety and depressive symptoms and to improve coping with life changes. EMDR uses structured processing to help people reprocess traumatic memories and related emotional distress, often reducing the intensity of traumatic reactions.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Patricia works with clients to assess needs, goals, and preferences and then tailors treatment - combining CBT, EMDR, client-centered listening, and solution-focused strategies as appropriate - so the plan fits each person's situation and pace.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and access. These formats make it easier to schedule therapy around work, family, and health obligations, while allowing clients to practice skills in the environments where challenges occur. Licensed professionals can adapt interventions across these mediums to maintain continuity of care and support consistent progress.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Patricia address?

She works with adults on issues including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, grief, intimacy-related issues, anger, self-esteem, and coping with life changes, plus related concerns such as attachment and abandonment issues and caregiver stress.

What is her therapeutic style and approach?

Her style is direct, compassionate, and collaborative, using approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), client-centered methods, EMDR, psychodynamic elements, and solution-focused work to translate insight into practical tools.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Patricia has 16 years of experience as a mental health clinician working with adults on a range of emotional and relational challenges.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is a Florida LMHC with the license identifier FL LMHC MH12429 and practices in Florida.

Does she offer services in other languages or accept international clients?

Sessions are provided in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.

In what formats are sessions available?

She offers multiple online session formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.

How is cost structured for therapy with her?

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

What is the process for beginning work with Patricia?

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

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Depression

Also works with

AddictionsFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementSelf esteem Coping with life changes

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shame Impulsivity Isolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disorders Panic disorder and panic attacks Post-traumatic stressSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Psychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

16+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English