- Addictions support
- Trauma informed
- Practical strategies
About Karen
She has worked with people coping with substance use concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, and post-traumatic stress. She also helps those dealing with major life changes, anger, low self-esteem, and career stress. Her background includes work with first responders and people connected to the armed forces.
Karen approaches sessions with the view that each person knows their own story. She looks for strengths to build on and helps clients take small, manageable steps toward change. Conversations are aimed at real-life problems and practical strategies people can use between sessions.
Her clinical tools include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, mindfulness-based techniques, Motivational Interviewing, and trauma-focused work. These methods are used to help people manage thoughts, cope with intense emotions, and make changes in behavior.
People who prefer clear goals and hands-on strategies may find her approach fits well. She frames therapy as a collaboration and supports clients as they try new ways of coping. To begin, readers should follow the site's Start Therapy flow to match and schedule based on availability.
Areas of expertise
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Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
18+ years
Credentials
Oklahoma, Virginia
Languages
English
How these approaches translate to online care
CBT helps people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Online sessions can focus on setting small goals, tracking progress, and practicing new skills between meetings. DBT teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills. In remote work these skills are practiced with real-life examples and coaching on using them during stressful moments.Choosing the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will work with the person to decide which methods fit best based on their needs, goals, and preferences. That choice can change over time as progress is made and new challenges appear.
Session options are not detailed in the source biography, so confirm current formats before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to schedule appointments around daily life, cut down on travel time, and allow brief check-ins when a quick update is helpful. It also lets people use tools like worksheets and guided exercises during and between sessions to keep momentum in their work.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Karen help with?
She works with addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, PTSD, anger, self-esteem issues, parenting stress, and career concerns. Additional focus areas include communication problems, drug and alcohol addiction, first responder issues, and veteran and armed forces matters.
What is Karen's therapy style like?
Sessions focus on practical steps and skills people can use between meetings. The approach emphasizes strengths, goal-setting, and hands-on techniques drawn from several therapy methods.
How much experience does she have?
Karen has 18 years of professional experience working with people facing substance use concerns, trauma, grief, and life transitions.
What credentials and where is she based?
She holds the LPC credential and practices in Oklahoma. The profile lists LPC credentials in Oklahoma and Virginia as provided.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted according to the supplied information.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button on the site, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
