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Keli Karbowski

Keli Karbowski

LCSW

Therapist · Florida · 22+ years of experience

Calm guidance for strong emotions

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  • 22 years experience
  • Florida LCSW
  • Anger support

About Keli

Keli Karbowski is a Florida-based licensed clinical social worker with 22 years of practice helping people through difficult emotional moments. She focuses on everyday struggles like depression, anxiety, grief, and low self-esteem. People also come to her for help with anger concerns and addiction-related problems.

Her work centers on a calm, accepting presence and straightforward tools. Sessions often look at what feels most urgent and practical. She listens for patterns in relationships, communication, and coping habits, then helps people try different ways to respond.

Keli has supported clients dealing with trauma, post-traumatic stress, and the challenges of isolation. She also works with those facing mood disorders, ADHD, and the fallout of abandonment or caregiving transitions like adoption and foster care. Her experience includes assisting veterans and people recovering from substance use problems.

Therapy blends skills practice with exploration of painful memories and present-day triggers. Keli uses clear, short-term strategies and deeper conversation depending on what a person needs. She encourages small experiments between sessions to test new coping options.

The goal is practical change that fits daily life. Keli aims to help people reduce overwhelm, communicate more clearly, and build routines that support emotional balance. Prospective clients can expect a steady, nonjudgmental partner in planning steps forward.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careCodependencyCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDrug and alcohol addictionGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

22+ years

Credentials

Florida

Languages

English

How Keli Uses Practical Therapies Online

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening with empathy and following a person's lead so goals are shaped by what matters most to them. This approach helps when someone needs a supportive space to sort feelings and decide next steps.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions. It uses simple exercises to test unhelpful thinking and build new habits, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, anger, and mood challenges.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to pick methods that match their goals, comfort level, and day-to-day needs. That planning can shift as progress is made.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, such as during a lunch break or between errands. If you want to know which session formats are available, confirm current options before booking so you can plan around your schedule. Many people appreciate that remote sessions reduce travel time and allow consistent check-ins while they try new coping strategies.

At a glance

Listed location
Florida
Experience
22+ years
Credentials
LCSW
Languages
English
License (Florida)
LCSW · No. SW7252
NPI
1306171004

As listed by the therapist. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Keli help with?

Keli works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, addictions, and relationship or family concerns.

What is her therapeutic style like?

She uses a compassionate, client-centered style and offers practical strategies alongside deeper conversation to address patterns and symptoms.

How much experience does she have?

She has 22 years of clinical experience working with mood disorders, trauma, post-traumatic stress, and related concerns.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, practicing in Florida.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Are international clients accepted?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How does payment work and what does therapy cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin the process?

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

Before you start

  • Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
  • Check that the location and license details above fit where you live.
  • If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.
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