Keli Karbowski, LCSW - Therapist in Florida

Calm and collaborative
Practical coping skills
Focus on recovery

About Keli

Keli Karbowski is a Florida licensed clinical social worker with 22 years of experience helping people sort through hard emotions. She focuses on common struggles like depression, anxiety, grief, and self-esteem in clear, straightforward ways. Parents and busy adults often appreciate her calm approach and practical guidance.

In sessions she listens first and follows the client's lead. Conversations aim to identify what feels most urgent and then try small changes that actually fit into everyday life. She uses tools from cognitive behavioral work and mindfulness to help people notice unhelpful patterns and test different ways of coping.

Clients bring many kinds of concerns, including mood disorders, obsessive or compulsive behaviors, trauma and post-traumatic stress, addiction, and struggles with communication or codependency. She also supports people facing challenges tied to adoption and foster care, abandonment, or the effects of natural or human-caused disaster.

Her style blends warmth with goal-oriented work. Sessions often focus on skills you can use between meetings, such as short exercises to reduce anxiety or steps to repair a relationship pattern. She also uses motivational strategies when someone is trying to change substance use or other risky behaviors.

People who prefer a steady, collaborative approach tend to do well with her. She helps clients set clear goals, track small wins, and adjust the plan as needed. To begin, readers should use the site’s Start Therapy flow to match and schedule a session.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on building a trusting relationship and following the client's priorities. Online sessions let the therapist listen closely and reflect what matters most so clients can steer the work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. In an online context this often means working through short exercises together and assigning simple between-session tasks to test new habits.

Finding the right approach is part of the treatment. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences, then recommend methods to try. That plan can change over time based on what works for the client, so the process stays collaborative and flexible.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. When available, remote sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten travel time, and allow for brief check-ins when needed. They can also let people practice skills in the settings where problems happen, which helps carry progress into daily life.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Grief Self esteem Depression

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careCodependencyCommunication problems Coping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDrug and alcohol addictionGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / loneliness Veteran and Armed Forces Issues Mood 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

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she help with?

She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem problems, addictions, and related issues listed on her profile.

What is her general therapy style?

Her approach is compassionate and client-centered, combining goal-focused techniques with supportive listening to help people try practical changes.

How much experience does she have?

She has 22 years of experience providing care as a licensed clinician in Florida.

What are her credentials and where is she located?

She holds the LCSW credential and practices in Florida.

Can I see sessions in other languages?

Sessions are offered in English only according to the profile information.

Are international clients accepted?

International clients are not currently accepted per the profile details.

How are sessions scheduled and what do they cost?

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

What steps do I take to start working with her?

Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session based on the therapist's availability.