- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness practices
- Motivational interviewing
About Nusrat
Nusrat Karim is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida with 12 years of experience. She works with adults on concerns such as anxiety, depression, parenting stress, ADHD, grief, relationship strain, and guilt and shame. Nusrat emphasizes practical steps to manage symptoms rather than long lectures or abstract theories.
She trained at Florida International University and uses cognitive behavioral approaches alongside client-centered techniques. Nusrat also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and brief solution-focused methods. These approaches guide concrete conversations about what feels stuck and what can change.
In a typical session she listens first, then helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and test small, doable changes. She aims to improve coping skills for day-to-day life, such as managing anger, handling work stress, or navigating a painful past. Sessions often include straightforward exercises to practice between meetings.
She has worked with people experiencing trauma and abuse, conduct or behavior concerns in youth contexts, and attention or impulse challenges. Nusrat says building rapport quickly and clear communication are strengths she brings to her work. She avoids judgment and is direct about next steps when that helps progress.
People who come for issues like guilt, shame, or forgiveness can expect a mix of talking and simple behavioral experiments. Nusrat encourages small shifts that make daily life more manageable and helps people track what actually changes over time.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and values, and making choices that move a person toward what matters. It can help with persistent guilt or shame by clarifying what matters and guiding small actions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and uses practical exercises to test unhelpful beliefs and build different habits. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and make choices with more clarity.Finding the right mix of approaches is collaborative. The therapist will discuss goals, try methods for a few sessions, and adjust based on what helps. Clients are encouraged to give feedback so sessions stay focused on the problems they want to change.
The original biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make scheduling easier and save travel time. It can also allow shorter check-ins when a quick update works better, or allow sessions without needing to be on camera if that fits the person's comfort or bandwidth. Many people find that doing short practice tasks between meetings helps online therapy translate into day-to-day changes.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, parenting issues, ADHD, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, relationship problems, and guilt and shame among other concerns.
How would she approach feelings of shame?
She uses cognitive behavioral strategies and mindfulness to help people notice shame patterns, test unhelpful thoughts, and try small behavioral changes.
What is her background and experience?
She trained at Florida International University and has 12 years of clinical experience working with adults and youth on mood, behavior, and trauma-related problems.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, FL LMHC, and practices in Florida.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English, and she also accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.