Karen Epple, LCSW

Karen Epple is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, grief, and major life changes. She works with adults struggling with depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, sleep problems, ADHD challenges, and questions about identity. Her tone is warm and direct, with space for practical skills and a little gentle humor when it fits. She practices from Florida and connects with international clients in English.

With 30 years of experience as an LCSW, Karen draws on practical methods to help people feel steadier day to day. Sessions focus on learning tools to cope with worry, building routines that support sleep and mood, and finding steps toward feeling more motivated and confident. She aims to make therapy feel approachable and useful rather than overwhelming.

People often come for help with caregiving strain, aging concerns, hospice and end-of-life issues, and the emotional fallout from loss or domestic challenges. She also addresses smoking and vaping cessation, forgiveness work, life purpose, and women’s health concerns. These topics are woven into sessions with attention to each person’s story.

Her approach uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy to reduce unhelpful thinking patterns, build awareness, and set short-term goals. Karen partners with clients to choose the techniques that fit their needs and values.

Practical matters such as scheduling are discussed up front; Karen offers evening hours midweek to help people fit therapy into busy lives. If you think this style could suit you, follow the site steps to begin the matching process and schedule a first session.

How Karen’s approaches translate to online care

Many of Karen’s methods adapt well to remote sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through clear exercises and practice. It is useful for depression, anxiety, sleep difficulties, and ADHD-related routines. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce stress and increase calm; it can help with anxiety, mood regulation, and sleeping problems. Solution-Focused Therapy centers on short-term goals and small steps that build momentum, which can be helpful when people want quicker, practical changes.

Deciding which approach to use is a team effort. Karen works with clients to try techniques, notice what helps, and adjust the plan together. She frames therapy as collaborative and practical, with tools selected to fit each person’s goals and day-to-day life.

The original biography does not specify session formats, so confirm the current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around caregiving duties, work schedules, or medical appointments because it reduces travel time and can allow sessions at home or during breaks. It also allows for brief check-ins or focused skill practice when a full in-person visit is hard to arrange. Discuss scheduling and format preferences during the matching process to find an approach that fits your routine.