Karen Lopez-Feliciano, LMHC

Karen Lopez-Feliciano is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with 22 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, substance use concerns, ADHD, grief, and life transitions. Karen speaks English and Spanish and practices in Florida.

She began her career at the Department of Children and Families in New York and later completed a master’s degree in counseling. Early work focused on mood disorders, substance abuse, conduct challenges, and family conflict. Over time she expanded her practice to include inpatient and outpatient treatment for adults.

Karen uses practical strategies to help people change unhelpful thoughts and habits. She often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques to identify thought patterns and adjust daily routines. Motivational Interviewing helps people find their own reasons to change, and Solution-Focused Therapy emphasizes small, concrete steps toward goals.

Sessions are straightforward and goal-oriented. Karen encourages openness and active participation so people can problem-solve and overcome obstacles. She aims to make the process manageable and focused on real-life results.

Her bilingual ability allows her to communicate with a broader range of clients. She practices in Florida and draws on decades of experience working with emotional, behavioral, and cognitive challenges. Karen encourages anyone thinking about therapy to take the next step when they feel ready.

How her approaches translate to online work

Karen commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. CBT focuses on practical exercises and small changes people can apply between sessions to improve mood and daily functioning.

She also uses Motivational Interviewing to support people who feel unsure about change. This approach centers on listening and helping clients find their own reasons and motivation to take steps forward. Solution-Focused Therapy is another element she uses, which highlights quick, concrete goals and builds on what is already working.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, needs, and preferences and then suggest which methods to try. Together they adjust the plan over time based on what helps most.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the available session formats before booking. Online care can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and reduce travel time. Ask about session lengths and scheduling when you start the matching process so the plan fits everyday life.