Dr. Caren Longsworth, LCSW

Licensed in Florida · 25 years in practice

Dr. Caren Longsworth helps people manage stress, anxiety, trauma, parenting concerns, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, substance problems, mood disorders, and life transitions.

License and registration

LCSW, Florida: SW6269 · expires March 2027
NPI: 1215083423 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 25
Languages: English

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About Caren

Dr. Caren Longsworth helps people manage stress, anxiety, trauma, parenting concerns, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, substance problems, mood disorders, and life transitions. She brings 25 years of clinical experience and works from Florida as an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker.

Her approach centers on listening first and building practical steps that fit each person's life. She starts by treating the person, not just the problem. Sessions focus on clarifying goals and finding small changes that add up.

Background and approach

She uses straightforward tools to reduce overwhelm, improve communication, and support healthier coping with strong emotions. Her style is collaborative and respectful. She sees clients as the experts on their own stories and helps them access their strengths.

Therapy can include learning new thought and behavior patterns, practicing present-moment awareness, and setting measurable steps toward goals. Dr. Longsworth blends several evidence-based methods to match what a client needs.

That can mean cognitive work to shift unhelpful thinking, mindfulness to reduce reactivity, or solution-focused planning to move forward after a loss or life change. She also uses motivational techniques when substance use or behavior change is part of the concern. Clients typically leave sessions with at least one clear next step.

The focus is on usable skills and realistic progress. Many people come for short-term help; others stay longer for deeper work on trauma, attachment, or longstanding mood patterns.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Caren lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Parenting issues
Compassion fatigue
Addictions
Relationship issues
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Anger management
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Depression
Coping with life changes
Coaching
Abandonment
Adoption and foster care
Aging and geriatric issues
Attachment issues
Blended family issues
Body image
Caregiver issues and stress
Co-morbidity
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Drug and alcohol addiction
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
First responder issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Hospice and end-of-life counseling
Impulsivity
Isolation / loneliness
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Mood disorders
Multicultural concerns
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Post-traumatic stress
Prejudice and discrimination
Self-love
Sexual assault and abuse
Social anxiety and phobia
Somatization
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Approaches Caren names

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Online support

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on understanding each person's perspective and building on their strengths. In practice this means the therapist listens closely, reflects what she hears, and helps clients set goals they actually want to achieve. This approach is useful for people coping with life transitions, family of origin issues, and caregiving stress.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and change behaviors that keep problems going. It often includes simple exercises to try between sessions and is helpful for anxiety, depression, anger, and mood disorders. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and breathing or attention skills to reduce reactivity and manage strong emotions.

Finding the right mix of methods is part of the process. The therapist will work together with the client to choose approaches that fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That collaborative planning can be adjusted over time as progress is made or new challenges appear.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when people prefer visual connection. Phone sessions can be a good choice when bandwidth is limited or when a camera is not desired. Live chat and text messaging make it easier to check in between sessions or to fit brief coaching-style contacts into a busy schedule. These options increase flexibility and help people maintain consistent care around work, caregiving, or other commitments.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does she help with?

She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, grief, mood disorders such as bipolar and depression, and life transitions.

How would you describe her therapy style?

The style is collaborative and down-to-earth. Sessions focus on listening, building on strengths, and taking small practical steps toward goals.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 25 years of professional experience working with a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns.

Where is she licensed and based?

She is licensed in Florida as an LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and practices from that state.

Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are available?

She meets with people using video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to allow different ways to connect.

How are costs handled for therapy?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

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