- Practical coping skills
- Evidence-based methods
- Culturally sensitive care
About Karen
Karen Mohammed-Perry is a licensed mental health counselor with 25 years of experience. She helps people struggling with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, trauma, self-esteem, and motivation. Karen emphasizes respect and cultural sensitivity in every conversation. She aims to meet people where they are and support them through change.
She adapts sessions to each person’s needs and works together with clients to shape goals. Her method focuses on clear, practical steps rather than jargon. People can expect a blend of talk therapy and skills practice aimed at day-to-day coping and longer-term growth.
Karen has used cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness exercises, and motivational interviewing in her work. She draws on those approaches to help clients notice unhelpful patterns, try new behaviors, and build steady routines. Narrative ideas also show up when clients want to reframe difficult life stories.
Her background includes two master’s degrees and a post-master’s credential in Treatment of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Clients. That training informs how she approaches addictions, relapse prevention, and related family concerns. Karen’s practical focus makes sessions useful for people juggling busy lives and shifting responsibilities.
She encourages taking the first step even when it feels hard. The initial conversations are used to clarify priorities, set short-term goals, and plan next steps. Karen aims to make therapy understandable and manageable for people seeking clearer direction and more stable coping.
How therapeutic approaches guide online work
Client-Centered Therapy centers the person’s experience and priorities. It means the therapist listens closely and follows what matters most to the client, which helps with building trust and clearer goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and testing small changes to reduce symptoms like anxiety or low mood.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Karen will work with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and situation. That conversation is collaborative and may include trying different techniques to see what helps most.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter or more frequent check-ins when helpful. It can also let people use mindfulness exercises or CBT worksheets between meetings to keep progress moving.
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Experience
25+ years
Credentials
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Karen help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, trauma, low self-esteem, motivation, and related concerns including codependency and grief.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is collaborative and straightforward. Sessions focus on practical steps, clearer thinking, and building coping skills rather than dense theory.
How much experience does she have?
She brings 25 years of professional experience working in mental health and addiction-related settings.
What credentials and location apply?
She holds the LMHC credential and is licensed in New York. Her practice is based in New York.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work together?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are costs and billing 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 her?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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