- 25 years experience
- Tool-based approach
- Collaborative sessions
About Karen
Karen House is a licensed counselor who focuses on practical problem solving. She brings 25 years of experience as an LPC and LPCC and aims to give people useful tools from the first session. Her approach is conversational and grounded, with emphasis on building skills people can use between visits.
She typically starts by listening carefully to what feels most urgent. Then she works with clients to identify simple, concrete steps they can try right away. Homework and small activities between sessions are part of her process so progress carries over into daily life.
Her background covers a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and self-esteem. She also supports people dealing with sleep problems, anger, bipolar disorder, and parenting stress. Additional focuses include attachment issues, co-morbidity, codependency, communication and control issues, and recovery from domestic violence or separation.
Clinically she draws on Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Existential Therapy, and EMDR to match the method to the person's needs. Sessions emphasize clear steps, emotional understanding, and work that can be practiced outside of appointments.
People who work with her can expect straightforward guidance, active listening, and a collaborative process. Her style is direct but warm, and she aims to help clients move toward relief with practical strategies and steady support.
How her approaches translate to online therapy
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so clients feel heard and understood; it helps when someone needs a space to sort feelings and make choices. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets unhelpful thoughts and behaviors by using structured tasks and skill practice to reduce anxiety, depression, and worry. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) involves guided processing of distressing memories and can be used when trauma or abuse are central concerns.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss options and decide collaboratively which methods and exercises fit a person's goals and comfort level. That plan can change as new issues come up or progress is made.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, and remove travel time so people can use an appointment during a break. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT worksheets, reflective listening, and many EMDR preparations to remote work, while assigning practical between-session tasks to keep momentum going.
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Experience
25+ years
Credentials
Colorado, New Mexico, Alaska
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Karen address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, sleep problems, parenting strain, bipolar symptoms, anger, and LGBT issues among others.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is casual and problem-focused. She listens closely and aims to leave each session with a few practical tools to try between appointments.
What experience does she bring?
She has 25 years of counseling experience and has worked with a wide range of concerns across that time.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds LPC and LPCC credentials and is based in Colorado.
Which languages are supported and can international clients connect?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does billing and cost work?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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