Do you feel like you are currently drowning in life's problems? Are you struggling to keep everything together? Are your relationships suffering? My name is Karen (Kari) Rodriguez and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of Florida. I have obtained a master's degree in Marriage and Family Counseling with honors from Southeastern University. I am pursuing my doctorate in Marriage and Family Therapy, specializing in children and adolescent therapy, from National University. In therapy, I empower my clients to overcome the burden of their anxiety and/or depression symptoms to regain control over their lives. I am passionate about helping clients see positive outcomes in their lives through effective mental health treatment. Therefore, I have received training in evidenced-based practices such as CBT, DBT, and Gottman Couples Therapy. I am certified in Dialectal Behavioral Therapy (C-DBT), I am a certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional (CCATP), and I have training in Gottman Couples Therapy (Levels 1 and 2). I also utilize psychodynamic therapy and attachment-based therapy in treatment as well. I love mixing these approaches to get to your struggles' core. Seeking therapy can feel scary, but you're making the right choice. You deserve a safe space to heal and grow. In our sessions together, I'll meet you with compassion and evidence-based techniques so you can overcome the ineffective behaviors that are holding you back. Let's work together!
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
Clients will learn practical techniques to alleviate their mental health symptoms and learn how to maintain their mental health once alleviated.
What treatment methods and tools do you utilize?
Treatment approaches to therapy include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, CBT with Exposure and Response Prevention, Dialectal Behavioral Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Person-centered Therapy, and Systems Therapy.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
My biggest strengths include children, adolescents and families due to my education and experience. My approach is unique in which I’m able understand individuals in the context of its systems (I.e. family, couple, etc.)