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Karey Thompson

At a glance

Experience
16 years
Based in
Ohio
Sessions
Online
Languages
English

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Karey Thompson, LISW

Grounded support for stress and relationship strain

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License and NPI on record

CredentialStateNumber
LISW Ohio I.1000199-SUPV

NPI1831349026

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  • Stress and anxiety
  • Relationship challenges
  • Mindful coping

About Karey

Karey Thompson is a licensed independent social worker (LISW) based in Ohio who helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship strain, self-esteem concerns, and major life changes. She brings a calm, down-to-earth approach to sessions and focuses on practical ways to cope and move forward.

Karey has 16 years of clinical experience working in community mental health and other settings. Her background includes work with first responders and members of the Ohio Army National Guard, and she has supported people facing caregiving stress, grief, divorce, and isolation. That experience shaped a flexible style that adapts to each person's needs.

She uses methods drawn from attachment-based work, client-centered therapy, existential ideas, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing. Karey aims to help people understand patterns, increase self-awareness, and build everyday skills for calmer reactions and clearer choices.

Karey also brings a holistic perspective from additional training outside traditional therapy. She values the link between body and mind and supports clients who want to include mindful practices in coping plans. Sessions are described in straightforward terms and focused on what helps in daily life.

Therapy with Karey is collaborative. She works with each person to set manageable goals and adjust the approach as progress is made. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking and follow the site steps to begin.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSelf esteemCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-love

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyExistential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

16+ years

Credentials

Ohio

Languages

English

How Karey blends talk therapy and mindful practice online

Attachment-based work looks at how early relationships influence current patterns. It helps people understand why they may react strongly in relationships and supports building safer, steadier ways of relating. Client-centered therapy centers the person's own goals and experience, with the therapist following the client's lead to explore what matters most.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Karey will work collaboratively to identify which methods fit best based on your needs, goals, and preferences. She adjusts the mix of approaches as the work unfolds so sessions stay relevant to real-life challenges.

The biography does not list specific online session formats, so please confirm available options before booking. Online work can make sessions easier to fit into busy days, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also makes it simpler to continue therapy during life transitions and to weave mindfulness or brief exercises into a regular routine.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Karey commonly address?

She helps people navigate stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, self-esteem struggles, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include attachment concerns, caregiver stress, grief, codependency, and communication problems.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is collaborative and practical. She focuses on clear goals, everyday coping strategies, and conversations that help people make different choices in daily life.

What kind of experience does Karey have?

She has 16 years of professional experience and has worked in community mental health and related settings. Her background includes work with first responders and members of the Ohio Army National Guard.

Where is she licensed and based?

She holds an LISW, which is a Licensed Independent Social Worker, and practices in Ohio.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.

What formats are used for sessions?

The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before scheduling so you know which formats are available.

How are fees and payment handled?

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

How do I begin working with Karey?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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