Karen Ridley, MSW, LCSW

Karen is a licensed clinical social worker experienced in providing therapy and supportive care to individuals experiencing anxiety and depression, adjustment issues, chronic health concerns, psychological trauma, grief and end of life. With more than 15 years of experience, she utilizes a variety of modalities, including cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused, mindfulness and meditation, and is trained in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART).

Raised in the Midwest, Karen relocated to Florida in 2006, where she earned her Master of Social Work degree from the University of South Florida. Her clinical experience began in outpatient substance abuse and mental health settings, and she has since worked in home health care, hospice and private practice settings.

Karen is a certified oncology social worker (OSW-C™) with the Board of Oncology Social Work Certification and is also a member of the Association of Oncology Social Work (AOSW). In previous years she has been credentialed as an advanced certified hospice and palliative care social worker (ACHP-SW) and completed a 200-hour registered yoga teacher training in 2010. As a First Steps® Advance Care Planning facilitator, Karen is trained to facilitate discussions on advance care planning.

Karen is available to schedule individual, couples and family telehealth behavioral health sessions with Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute patients – Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Please ask your physician or other clinical provider for a Behavioral Health referral.
Patients may also ask for their own referral.