At a glance
- Credentials
- LMHC
- License
- LMHC, Florida / MH7670
- NPI
- 1275665598
- Experience
- 21 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Florida
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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- Direct and down-to-earth
- Action-focused steps
- Uses Motivational Interviewing
About Maureen
Maureen Karol is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida with more than 20 years of experience. She focuses on helping people who are coping with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, parenting strain, self-esteem struggles, addictions, and questions about life purpose. Her approach aims to make big problems feel smaller and more manageable so daily life becomes easier to navigate.
Maureen breaks concerns into concrete steps and helps people see situations more clearly when emotions feel overwhelming. She often uses humor to ease tension and to create space for honest conversation. She describes the client as the driver and herself as a co-pilot, guiding decision-making without taking control of the journey.
Her work draws on practical, evidence-based approaches, including Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Solution-Focused Therapy to support change and forward movement. Sessions focus on clear goals, small actionable steps, and building skills that can be used between meetings.
Maureen has worked in community mental health settings and private practice. Her background includes mobile crisis response and substance use work, and she has served as a qualified supervisor for licensure in Florida. That experience informs her practical, down-to-earth style.
People who want straightforward guidance, help breaking things into doable tasks, and a respectful, relaxed therapeutic tone may find her style useful. She works in English and accepts international clients; prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking.
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How Motivational Interviewing and CBT work online
Maureen uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own reasons for change. This approach focuses on listening, reflecting, and guiding people to clarify their goals and commitment. It is often helpful for addiction concerns, ambivalence about change, and building motivation.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. Sessions identify unhelpful thinking patterns and practice small behavior changes that reduce anxiety or depressive symptoms. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on strengths and quick steps that move someone toward their goals rather than unpacking every past detail.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. That choice can change as progress is made or as new priorities emerge.
Because the biography did not list specific session formats, confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when schedules demand, or avoid needing to be on camera for every meeting. Licensed professionals can adapt Motivational Interviewing and CBT techniques to work effectively in remote sessions, focusing on goal-setting, small experiments between meetings, and steady momentum toward meaningful change. -
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Blended family issuesCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsLife purposeMood disordersTherapeutic approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyExperience
21+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Maureen help with?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, relationship and family issues, parenting strain, addictions, LGBT concerns, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and questions about life purpose.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and straightforward. She uses humor, breaks problems into manageable parts, and works collaboratively so the client leads the pace and direction.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
She has over 21 years of experience working in both community mental health and private practice, including mobile crisis response and substance use work.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, licensed in Florida and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does cost and payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to get started?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule appointments according to the therapist's availability.
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