Karen Lopez-Feliciano

Karen Lopez-Feliciano is a licensed mental health counselor with 22 years of experience who helps people facing anger, stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, and other concerns. She speaks English and Spanish and works with individuals to set clear goals and take practical steps toward change. Her approach is direct and compassionate, aimed at making the process feel manageable from the first session.

She began her career at the Department of Children and Families in New York, which led her to earn a master’s degree in counseling and to deepen her work with mood disorders, substance use, conduct issues, and family conflict. Over the years she has worked in both inpatient and outpatient settings, expanding her experience in mental health and addiction care. Today she practices in Florida as an LMHC and continues to help people who struggle with emotional and behavioral challenges.

In sessions she focuses on problem solving and skills people can use right away. She uses practical techniques to help change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and she encourages small steps that lead to real progress. She also uses motivational methods to help people find reasons to keep moving forward.

She is familiar with issues such as ADHD, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy concerns, sleep and eating problems, codependency, and communication difficulties. She aims to make the path to change as smooth and painless as possible, guiding people through the work without overwhelming them.

Karen invites a straightforward, collaborative process. She helps clients clarify goals, practice new skills, and track progress. People who want a counselor who combines practical strategies with a warm, goal-focused style may find her approach a good match.

How her approaches translate to online work

Karen commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing in her practice. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying different behaviors to test new outcomes, which can help with anger, anxiety, and depression. Motivational Interviewing helps people find their own reasons for change and build commitment, a useful fit for addictions and low motivation.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. She will work with each person to decide which methods match their goals, preferences, and the challenges they face. Together they review what’s working and adjust the plan as needed.

Confirm the current online session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce commute time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It also supports consistent progress by making attendance more practical for people juggling work, parenting, or treatment responsibilities.