Therapist profile
Dr. Caren Longsworth, LCSW
LCSW - Family and parenting, stress and mood issues
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- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting concerns
- Cognitive behavioral work
About Caren
Dr. Caren Longsworth is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Florida with 25 years of professional experience. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, family concerns, trauma and abuse, and parenting struggles. She also addresses relationship problems, grief, addiction, and mood issues such as depression and bipolar disorder.
Her approach treats the client as the expert on their own life. She listens for strengths and practical steps people can use right away. Sessions focus on clarifying what matters most and building realistic skills to manage day-to-day demands.
Dr. Longsworth uses a mix of client-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused methods. That combination helps with both immediate coping and longer-term patterns. People can expect straightforward conversations, experiments to try between sessions, and attention to how family history and current relationships shape behavior.
She has worked across settings for many years and draws on that breadth when a case involves overlapping issues like caregiving stress, adoption and foster care concerns, or co-occurring substance use. Practical problem solving and clearer communication tools are common themes in her work.
Sessions aim to be useful to everyday life. Dr. Longsworth helps people break large problems into small steps. She supports clients who want clearer boundaries, better communication, or steadier mood management.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the client's perspective and priorities. The therapist listens deeply, reflects what she hears, and helps clients choose the next practical step. This approach supports people who need clarity about their goals and values.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) examines the links between thoughts, emotions, and actions. It offers concrete strategies for anxiety, depression, anger, and stress by testing unhelpful beliefs and trying new behaviors. Mindfulness Therapy adds short attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and increase moment-to-moment awareness.
Finding the right method is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and adjust the approach based on the client's needs, goals, and preferences. That means moving between listening, problem solving, and skill practice as progress requires.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into busy schedules, allow brief check-ins when time is limited, and remove travel time from a workday. Many people find it convenient to schedule therapy around parenting or job demands while still working on communication, stress management, and family-related goals.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Questions
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What kinds of family concerns does she help with?
She helps adults navigate family conflict, blended family issues, and family of origin concerns. Parenting-related stress and adoption or foster care matters are also listed focus areas.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style centers on the client's own goals and strengths while using practical techniques. Sessions mix listening with skill-building and small experiments to try between meetings.
How much experience does she bring?
She has 25 years of professional experience working with stress, trauma, mood disorders, and relationship concerns.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Florida and practices from that state.
In which language are sessions conducted?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
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