Svetlana Sokol, LCSW

Svetlana Sokol, LCSW, brings 18 years of clinical experience to her practice in Florida. She has worked in medical settings since 2005 and has supported people facing grief, chronic illness, anxiety, and depression. Her approach is straightforward and compassionate. She aims to help people find more balance and personal happiness.

She uses Client-Centered Therapy to follow each person's pace and priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is part of her work when clients want practical steps to change thoughts and behaviors. Motivational Interviewing helps when someone feels stuck and needs support finding motivation to try new things.

Svetlana has a history of helping people with family stress, caregiver strain, and end-of-life concerns. She also addresses relationship challenges, addiction concerns, intimacy-related issues, and the emotional impact of immigration or HIV / AIDS. Her background in medical settings informs how she talks about health-related stress and hospice or geriatric issues.

Sessions are offered in English and Russian, and she accepts international clients. She focuses on a personal, respectful conversation and helps people make small, useful changes over time. Her style is patient and direct, with an emphasis on practical strategies that fit everyday life.

People who are coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, or persistent worry may find her approach helpful. She encourages clear goals and steady progress rather than quick fixes.

How her approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy is about following a person's lead and building a trusting connection. Online sessions can keep that focus by letting the therapist listen carefully and adjust to what matters most to the client.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and uses small experiments to test new habits. This works well over remote sessions when clients want concrete homework and clear steps to practice between meetings.

Motivational Interviewing helps when someone feels uncertain about change. In remote sessions, the therapist can use short goal-setting conversations to boost motivation and plan manageable next steps.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each client to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That decision can change as progress is made.

The practical benefits of online therapy include greater flexibility to fit sessions into a busy day and fewer travel demands. Online work can make it easier to schedule brief check-ins, quieter conversations, or focused skill-building without needing extra commute time. Confirm the current session options before booking so arrangements match personal needs.