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Dr. Sarita Schapiro

Dr. Sarita Schapiro, FL Psychologist PY4914

Therapist in Florida

Practical, goal-focused therapy for life stressors

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  • Client-centered focus
  • Practical skill building
  • English and Spanish

About Sarita

Dr. Sarita Schapiro brings a client-centered approach to common life stresses. She is Dr. Sarita Schapiro, a Florida Psychologist (FL Psychologist PY4914) who works in English and Spanish. She helps people who feel overwhelmed by relationships, grief, anxiety, parenting strain, addiction, and many other everyday problems.

She uses straightforward conversations to turn problems into achievable goals. Sessions focus on practical steps people can try between meetings. That may include skills for coping with anger, improving sleep and eating patterns, or navigating career and relationship changes.

Her background includes clinical work in multiple settings. She has practiced in Florida for three years and brings experience with family issues, blended family concerns, abandonment, and caregiver stress. She has also worked with people facing trauma and abuse, domestic violence, and separation challenges.

Therapy often blends Client-Centered methods with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused techniques. The result is an emphasis on clear goals, skill-building, and regular problem solving. Dr. Schapiro aims for sessions that leave people with concrete strategies to use between appointments.

People who see her can expect a focus on building resilience and practical life skills. She supports clients dealing with self-esteem, ADHD, communication problems, codependency, and forgiveness work. Her style is collaborative and direct, with attention to what will help in everyday life.

How therapy approaches translate to online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding a person's perspective, then tailoring support to their goals; it helps when someone needs empathy, clearer direction, or help making decisions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical tools to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, sleep and eating issues. Solution-Focused Therapy zeroes in on small, doable changes and short-term goals to produce noticeable progress quickly.

Finding the right approach is usually a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss your needs, goals, and preferences and help choose methods that fit. That plan can change if something else seems more helpful as therapy continues.

Confirm current session options before booking to know which formats are offered. Online work can make scheduling easier and help sessions fit into a busy life, such as taking a shorter check-in during a work break or avoiding travel time. It also allows following up on skill practice between meetings and keeping momentum on practical tasks introduced in sessions.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefDepression

Also works with

AddictionsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Solution-Focused Therapy

Experience

3+ years

Credentials

Florida

Languages

English, Spanish

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of issues does this therapist help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns plus grief, depression, addictions, trauma and intimacy-related issues.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style is client-centered and solution-focused, with practical goal-setting and cognitive-behavioral techniques to build skills and solve problems.

What is her professional background?

She has three years of experience and has worked with a range of issues including caregiver stress, blended family matters, and trauma-related concerns.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is a Florida Psychologist listed as FL Psychologist PY4914 and practices in Florida.

In which languages can sessions be held?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.

Are international clients supported?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are costs handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin therapy?

Select the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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