- Trauma informed
- Addiction support
- Skill focused
About Karen
She believes clients are the experts on their own stories and brings a strengths-based attitude to sessions. Conversations focus on clear goals and small, manageable steps. Karen aims to help people build skills they can use between appointments.
Her work often addresses substance use and related concerns. She also spends time with people coping with loss, career stress, parenting strain, anger, and low self-esteem. First responder and veteran issues appear among her additional focus areas.
In sessions Karen uses approaches such as cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness practices, motivational interviewing, and trauma-focused methods. She prefers to outline options and pick tools that fit each person’s needs rather than a one-size-fits-all plan.
Her style is direct and supportive. She encourages honest talk about what’s working and what is not. People can expect a practical, goal-oriented process with space to process difficult emotions and learn new ways of coping.
How these approaches translate to online work
Online sessions often draw on cognitive behavioral therapy and trauma-focused therapy to address symptoms and patterns. CBT looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions, and helps people try new behaviors and ways of thinking. Trauma-focused therapy concentrates on processing traumatic memories and reducing their impact on daily life.Mindfulness and motivational strategies are also part of the toolkit. Mindfulness teaches simple practices to notice and steady strong emotions. Motivational interviewing helps clarify goals and strengthen commitment to change, especially around substance use and habit shifts.
Choosing which approach to use is collaborative. The therapist will discuss needs, goals, and preferences and suggest techniques to try. Together they review what helps and adjust the plan over time to better fit the client's life.
Session formats are not specified here, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make scheduling easier and help people fit therapy into busy weeks. It can also allow shorter check-ins when days are tight, or let someone avoid travel time and stay consistent during life transitions.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Karen address?
Karen works with people facing addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, PTSD, and coping with life changes. She also supports those dealing with anger, self-esteem issues, career stress, and parenting strain.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is practical and strengths-based. Sessions focus on clear goals, skill building, and steps clients can use between meetings.
What is her professional background?
She has 18 years of professional experience working with substance use, trauma, grief, and life transitions. That experience shapes a practice rooted in real-world problems.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds the LPC credential and practices in Oklahoma. The profile also notes experience with Virginia licensing and substance abuse work, but the current practice is located in Oklahoma.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients supported?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does billing or cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. Then schedule appointments according to the therapist's availability.