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Karen Lord

Therapist
15 years of experience
  • Virtual & in-person
  • Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Trauma, PTSD
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Addiction Specialist with 25 years of experience working with adolescents and adults of all ages. Life presents continuous challenges and I believe everyone deserves peace of mind and freedom from painful thoughts, feelings and behaviors.

My approach to therapy

Using an integrative approach, I will partner with you to to identify and prioritize your concerns. Together we will build an individualized course of treatment that will help you reach your goals and start living the life you want. My approach is person-centered, trauma-informed and strengths based. I specialize in working with trauma, anxiety, relationship difficulties, life transitions and addiction/recovery. I believe mental health is part of whole health and I utilize EMDR, CBT, SFBT, mindfulness and other holistic tools to help you get back to feeling your best.

What you can expect from me

In our first meeting, we’ll start with a comprehensive assessment to establish rapport and identify a starting point and plan of action. You will determine how much you are comfortable sharing and you will set the pace of treatment. We will work together to identify concerns and build goals for treatment. We will review different types of therapy options available for our work together.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Woman
  • My style is
    Warm, Creative, Empowering

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    15 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at University of New Hampshire
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (Florida), LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker) (New Hampshire)
  • Insurance accepted

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
  • More specialties
    Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, LGBTQIA+, Stress management, Anger management, Grief or loss, Physical health issues, Maternal mental health, Women's issues, Identity issues, Transgender issues
  • Therapy methods
    Strength-Based, Motivational Interviewing, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Adolescents, Seniors
  • Languages
    English
  • Location
    3205 Southgate Circle Ste 21
    Sarasota, FL 34239