Svetlana Sokol, LCSW

Svetlana Sokol is an LCSW with 18 years of clinical experience in Florida supporting people through medical and life stresses. She has worked in healthcare settings since 2005 and brings that background into conversations about chronic illness, grief, and major life transitions.

Her style is calm and practical. She listens first, then helps people set small goals they can try between sessions. She partners with clients to break down worries and find steps that feel doable.

In sessions she uses client-centered methods to follow the person’s lead and create a respectful space for difficult topics. She also draws on cognitive behavioral therapy to identify unhelpful thought patterns and try new behaviors that reduce anxiety and low mood.

Motivational interviewing is part of her toolkit for people who want to make changes but feel stuck or unsure where to start. That approach focuses on clarifying personal reasons for change and building confidence to act.

Svetlana helps people facing aging and geriatric issues, caregiver stress, hospice and end-of-life concerns, and a wide range of relationship and identity challenges. She works in English and Russian and supports clients who are navigating immigration, health, or family transitions.

People who prefer steady, respectful guidance may find her approach helpful. She explains clinical ideas in simple language, sets concrete tasks, and checks in on progress over time.

How her approaches guide online work

Svetlana uses client-centered therapy to center the person’s priorities and follow what matters most in each session. This approach helps when people need a space to talk through hard decisions, grief, or the emotional impact of medical problems.

Cognitive behavioral therapy is used to name unhelpful thoughts and to try small behavior changes that can reduce anxiety or lift mood. It is often useful for stress, depression, and some forms of trauma-related worry.

Motivational interviewing helps people who feel stuck or unsure about change. It focuses on clarifying values and building practical steps to move forward, which can be helpful for caregiving strain, addiction concerns, or life transitions.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try methods that fit their needs, and adjust as progress is made. Clients are invited to give feedback so sessions stay useful and relevant.

Session formats were not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into work breaks, reduce travel time, and make it easier to attend consistently. Others prefer in-person meetings for longer work; the therapist will discuss what works best for the client’s schedule and preferences.