- Addiction support
- Trauma care
- Career guidance
About Karen
Her background includes extensive work with substance use and post-traumatic stress. She helps people process difficult events and cope with major life changes. Her approach centers on recognizing each person's strengths and using those strengths to move forward.
Karen uses practical, skills-based methods in sessions. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy tools to help people manage strong emotions and shift unhelpful thinking. She also integrates mindfulness practices to increase awareness and grounding.
Motivational Interviewing is part of her work with people facing addiction or ambivalence about change. Trauma-focused methods are used when past events continue to affect daily life. Sessions are collaborative and paced to fit what each person needs.
People who prefer clear steps and concrete strategies often find this style helpful. Karen aims to create a respectful space where clients' goals guide the work. To begin, readers are encouraged to use the site's Start Therapy button and complete the short matching questionnaire.
Areas of expertise
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
18+ years
Credentials
Oklahoma, Virginia
Languages
English
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, helps people spot and change thought patterns that feed anxiety, low mood, or unhelpful behaviors. It uses practical exercises and real-life homework to build different habits and responses.DBT, or Dialectical Behavior Therapy, teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills. It can be useful when strong emotions, anger, or relationship communication create frequent problems.
Trauma-focused therapy aims to reduce the hold past events have on day-to-day life. It includes techniques to process difficult memories at a pace the person can manage and to build coping skills that reduce reactivity.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals and comfort level. That choice may shift as progress is made and new needs appear.
Confirm current session options before booking since formats were not specified in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, skip travel time, and check in during a workday break. It also allows focusing on skill practice between meetings, which many people find helpful.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, self esteem, parenting stress, career decisions, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapy style like?
Sessions focus on practical skills and collaboration. She uses clear tools to manage emotions and change unhelpful thoughts.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 18 years of professional work experience supporting people through substance use, PTSD, grief, and life transitions.
What credentials and location apply?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Oklahoma and also holds LPC and Licensed Substance Abuse Treatment Practitioner credentials in Virginia.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with her from another country?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a session with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.