Therapist profile
Patricia Karl, LMHC
Florida
LMHC in Florida - Trauma and Anger concerns
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- CredentialsLMHC
- LicenseLMHC, Florida / MH12429
- NPI1124311378
- Experience16 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationFlorida
About
- EMDR
- CBT
- Attachment work
About Patricia
Patricia Karl is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida with 16 years of clinical experience. She works with adults who are dealing with anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, anger, and major life changes. Many clients come because they feel stuck in familiar patterns or overwhelmed by stress that keeps returning.
Patricia uses a trauma-aware approach and blends methods to help people move from insight to practical change. She draws on Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and psychodynamic ideas to look at how past experiences shape present reactions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and solution-focused work are used to build concrete skills for handling day-to-day problems.
In sessions she is direct and collaborative. She helps clients identify repeated patterns, trace where those patterns began, and practice tools to manage strong feelings. For people dealing with anger, this can mean learning ways to notice triggers, shift responses, and rebuild trust in relationships.
Patricia also addresses related concerns such as grief, addiction, caregiver stress, attachment and abandonment issues, chronic pain and illness, codependency, communication problems, and separation. She pays attention to how emotional, physical, and relational factors interact when someone is struggling.
Her work focuses on clear goals and practical steps. To begin, interested people use the site matching process to choose online therapy options and schedule an initial session. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Patricia commonly blends Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in session. Client-Centered work focuses on listening and understanding a person's experience so they can name what matters and set personal goals. CBT offers structured techniques to notice unhelpful thoughts and practice new behaviors to reduce distress.She also uses Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) for trauma work when appropriate. EMDR involves guided attention and processing to reduce the intensity of traumatic memories and related emotional reactions. It is often used for anxiety, trauma, and strong emotional responses like anger.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Patricia will discuss goals and preferences, try practical strategies, and adjust methods based on what helps most. The process is collaborative and focused on daily coping and relationship functioning.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example shorter check-ins during a lunch break or video meetings that save commute time. Different approaches also suit different rhythms - some people prefer regular skills practice while others use focused trauma processing - and she will help match the approach to the client’s needs.
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Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma, anger, depression, addictions, grief, intimacy and self-esteem issues among other concerns.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is direct and collaborative, using practical tools and discussion to help clients notice patterns and change responses.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 16 years of experience working with adults on trauma, anxiety, relationship challenges, and life transitions.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, FL LMHC, and practices in Florida.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.