Karen Epple , LCSW

Karen Epple is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Florida with 30 years of professional experience helping people navigate grief, depression, anxiety, and major life changes. She offers a warm, approachable style that encourages open expression, gentle humor when appropriate, and practical strategies to rebuild motivation, self-esteem, and a sense of purpose. Her practice emphasizes compassionate listening and collaborative goal-setting so people can move from feeling overwhelmed toward a more engaged and fulfilling life.

Karen has worked in a variety of clinical settings and brings experience supporting individuals facing grief and loss, caregiving stress, hospice and end-of-life concerns, domestic violence and family problems, and challenges related to aging. She also works with clients on issues such as ADHD, sleep difficulties, smoking or vaping cessation, and exploring life purpose. Her approach blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, and Solution-Focused techniques to address mood disorders, stress, and coping skills in straightforward, accessible ways.

Karen values an open-minded, respectful therapeutic relationship that allows clients to share their stories and develop tools for change. She is accepting new clients, including international clients, and is available for sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. She typically offers appointments Tuesday through Thursday from 3 PM to 8 PM Eastern Standard/Daylight time.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Karen Epple

Karen uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thoughts and develop practical skills to change patterns that contribute to depression, anxiety, and low self-esteem. Mindfulness Therapy is offered to build present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity, which can be helpful for stress, sleep challenges, and emotional regulation. She also integrates Solution-Focused Therapy to clarify goals quickly and highlight small, attainable steps toward improvement, useful for coping with life changes and caregiving stress.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Karen works with each person to explore what methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques as progress is made so the treatment plan stays relevant and practical.

Online therapy with Karen is designed for flexibility and accessibility. Sessions can take place via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, which allows people to access licensed professionals from varied schedules and locations. This variety of communication options makes it easier to maintain continuity of care while fitting therapy into everyday life.