Karen Lopez-Feliciano, LMHC

Karen Lopez-Feliciano is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida. She helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, anger, ADHD, trauma, grief, and related concerns. She speaks both English and Spanish and uses straightforward, problem-solving work to support clients. Karen began her counseling career after working at the Department of Children and Families in New York. That early work led her to earn a master’s degree in counseling and to start helping individuals with mood disorders, substance use, conduct issues, and family conflict in 1996. Over two decades she expanded her experience across inpatient and outpatient settings. Her day-to-day approach emphasizes practical steps and clear goals. Sessions focus on changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, building motivation to change, and finding concrete solutions for immediate problems. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy to shape those conversations. Clients can expect direct, collaborative work that centers on real-life challenges like parenting strain, workplace stress, sleep and eating problems, and relationship communication. Karen also addresses codependency, forgiveness, guilt and shame, impulsivity, and obsessive-compulsive patterns when they come up. With 22 years of experience as an LMHC, she helps people move from feeling stuck to taking manageable steps forward. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions based on the therapist’s availability.

How these approaches work for online care

CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, looks at how thoughts affect feelings and actions. It breaks problems into small steps and teaches practical ways to change habits that get in the way of daily life. Motivational Interviewing focuses on building a person’s own reasons to change, especially for issues like addictions and impulsive behaviors. It uses guided conversations to strengthen motivation and commitment.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to test what fits best for their goals, needs, and preferences. That might mean leaning more into skills-based CBT for worry and sleep, or using motivational strategies when substance use or ambivalence are central concerns.

Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm available options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by reducing travel time and allowing shorter check-ins when needed. It can also help people maintain continuity of care while managing work, family, or health obligations. Licensed professionals tailor pacing, homework, and tools to suit each person’s routine and goals.