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- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- CBT and DBT
About Karen
Karen Brown is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Georgia with seven years of experience. She focuses on addictions, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, mood and anxiety disorders, and related issues such as grief, stress, parenting, and self-esteem. Her stated methods include cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavior approaches alongside acceptance and attachment-informed work.
Karen frames therapy as a place to identify and resolve problems that feel overwhelming. She writes that sharing difficult emotions can show strength and that therapy involves practical steps to change thinking and behavior. Sessions aim to address patterns that contribute to addiction, relationship strain, or emotional distress.
Her work combines several approaches to help clients change unhelpful thinking and rebuild relationships. Cognitive behavioral techniques are used to notice and change thought patterns. Dialectical behavior ideas are mentioned for handling strong emotions and improving coping skills.
Attachment-based ideas inform how she looks at relationship and intimacy issues. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) principles are part of how she helps clients clarify values and take action consistent with them. Client-centered elements guide the interpersonal tone she describes.
Karen also notes experience with topics like ADHD, eating and sleeping difficulties, career concerns, caregiving stress, and substance use. She indicates attention to complex or co-occurring issues and to problems that span generations, such as adoption or intergenerational trauma. The profile lists a range of focus areas rather than a single specialty.
Before booking, confirm the session format and logistics. The biography emphasizes collaborative problem solving and practical strategies to change thinking, behavior, and relationship patterns.
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How therapeutic approaches guide online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients name their values and take small steps toward them while tolerating difficult thoughts and feelings. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through specific exercises and practice between sessions. This approach commonly helps with depression, anxiety, and stress. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at relationship patterns and how early connections shape current intimacy and communication. It can help with relationship strain, trust issues, and intimacy-related concerns.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has helped or not helped in the past. That collaborative process shapes which methods are used and how sessions proceed.
Confirm available session formats before booking since the biography does not list them. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Therapists and licensed professionals often use structured exercises, homework, and skills practice that adapt well to remote sessions. Ask about the specific session options and scheduling when you complete the matching questionnaire so you know what to expect.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Georgia
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with addictions, trauma and abuse, relationship and family concerns, mood and anxiety issues, grief, parenting, sleep and eating problems, and related areas.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavior approaches alongside acceptance and attachment-informed methods to change thinking and manage emotions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has seven years of professional experience as a counselor.
What credential does she hold and where is she licensed?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Georgia.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with her from outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are session formats arranged?
Confirm the current session options with the therapist before booking since formats are not specified in the biography.
How are fees handled and how do I get started?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988.