Svetlana Sokol

Compassionate, practical support for life transitions

LCSW Florida

Experience: 18 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Family, Grief
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English, Russian

About Svetlana

Svetlana Sokol, LCSW, brings 18 years of clinical experience to her practice in Florida. She has worked in medical settings since 2005, which has informed her work with people facing chronic illness, grief and loss, end-of-life concerns, and the emotional aftermath of trauma.

Background and approach

Over nearly two decades she has supported clients coping with anxiety, depression, addictive behaviors, relationship and family challenges, and a broad range of life transitions. Her approach combines cognitive behavioral methods with client-centered care and motivational interviewing to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns, clarify personal values, and find practical steps toward change.

She speaks English and Russian and is available to international clients. Svetlana values collaboration and aims to create a respectful therapeutic relationship that honors each person’s experience while focusing on achievable goals.

Practical needs such as caregiving stress, aging issues, immigration challenges, and complex family dynamics are included among the concerns she addresses.

Approaches That Guide Online Care

Client-centered therapy focuses on understanding each person’s perspective and creating an accepting, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore feelings and goals; it helps with emotional processing, relationship concerns, and self-understanding. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) targets the connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills for managing anxiety, depression, compulsive patterns, and coping with life changes. Motivational interviewing helps people resolve ambivalence and strengthen motivation for change by exploring personal values and goals in a supportive way.

Deciding which approach - or combination of approaches - fits best is a collaborative process. The therapist will work together with clients to assess needs, try different techniques, and adjust the plan based on what helps most, respecting each person’s pace and preferences.

Online therapy offers flexibility to meet from home or while traveling, with options for video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These formats make it easier to fit appointments into busy schedules, maintain continuity of care during life transitions, and choose the way of communicating that feels most comfortable for each person.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?

Svetlana works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, intimacy concerns, parenting and caregiver stress, career difficulties, and compassion fatigue.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style blends client-centered listening with practical, skills-based methods. She emphasizes collaboration and uses cognitive-behavioral techniques and motivational interviewing to help clients set and reach meaningful goals.

What is her professional background?

She has worked in medical settings since 2005 and has 18 years of overall clinical experience, which has given her exposure to chronic illness, end-of-life care, grief, PTSD, anxiety, and depression.

Where is she licensed and practicing?

Svetlana holds the credential LCSW and her license is FL LCSW SW8602; she is based in Florida.

Does she work with clients in other countries or languages?

Yes, she accepts international clients and provides services in both English and Russian to accommodate diverse needs.

What session formats are offered?

Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexibility in how clients connect.

How are sessions paid for and what costs should I expect?

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

How do I begin working with her?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsGrief Depression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changes Compassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily problemsForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessMidlife crisisMulticultural concernsPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational Interviewing

Experience

18+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English, Russian