CodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFirst responder issuesGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWorkplace issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
As listed on the therapist's profile. You can check a license with the state licensing board and an NPI in the national registry.
Mindfulness informed
Values-focused
Practical skills
About Karen
Karen Kelly is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in Alaska. She has 13 years of experience helping people who struggle with depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction, and relationship concerns.
Her style is direct and compassionate. She makes room for difficult feelings and helps people find small, practical steps forward. Sessions focus on the issues you bring, from coping with mood changes to handling isolation or workplace stress.
Karen uses a mix of approaches to match what each person needs. She draws on mindfulness practices to calm reactivity, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify values and goals, and cognitive-behavioral tools to change unhelpful thinking patterns. Dialectical strategies and client-centered listening are added when emotion regulation or deeper processing is needed.
She has experience connected to first responder roles and military-related issues through prior work in law enforcement and 911 dispatching. That background informs how she talks about stress, burnout, and trauma responses in high-pressure jobs.
Karen aims to help people build practical coping skills, communicate more clearly, and reduce the hold of guilt or shame. Her approach emphasizes steady progress rather than quick fixes, and she works together with each person to set realistic goals.
How Karen’s approaches translate to online care
Mindfulness Therapy helps people notice their thoughts and body sensations without getting swept away by them. It can be useful for reducing reactivity to stress and calming anxiety symptoms. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages identifying personal values and taking small actions aligned with those values, which can help with motivation, low mood, and life transitions. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on warm, nonjudgmental listening and acceptance so people feel heard and able to explore difficult feelings.
Finding the right approach is part of working together. Karen will discuss what feels most useful and adapt methods to your goals and preferences. That decision is collaborative and can shift as needs change over time.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, shorten travel time, and allow for check-ins that work around work or caregiving schedules. It also supports practicing mindfulness and behavioral skills between sessions in real-life settings, which helps connect therapy to day-to-day challenges.
These summaries are based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp. Listing mindfulness as an approach does not mean a therapist holds a formal mindfulness training or certificate.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Karen commonly address?
She focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship struggles, grief, intimacy issues, anger, self-esteem, career strain, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and ADHD among other concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
The approach is compassionate and practical. Sessions combine listening with tools from mindfulness, ACT, CBT, and DBT to help people manage feelings and take steps toward their goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 13 years of experience working in clinical settings and with people facing mood disorders, trauma, substance use, and high-stress occupations.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds an LCSW credential and practices in Alaska.
Which languages are offered in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and French. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options with the platform before booking.
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 if I want to work together?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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