Dr. Karen Kearby, LPC

Dr. Karen Kearby uses cognitive behavioral ideas alongside a warm, empathetic manner. She offers clear, practical ways to address everyday struggles. Her style is interactive and respectful, aimed at helping people take small steps toward change.

She holds a Doctorate in Psychology and is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC. She has five years of clinical experience in various settings. That background informs a flexible approach that adapts to each person's needs.

In sessions she focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. She combines CBT with client-centered listening, dialectical skills for emotional regulation, and mindfulness practices. The goal is to set concrete, manageable steps and check progress along the way.

She helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, anger, grief, addictions, relationship concerns, intimacy-related issues, bipolar mood challenges, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue. Conversations are practical and grounded in real-life situations parents and caregivers often face.

Dr. Kearby emphasizes collaboration when setting goals. She works with each person to track what helps and adjust strategies over time. Her sessions aim to leave people with tools they can use between appointments and with greater confidence for the next step.

How cognitive and client-centered approaches work online

Dr. Kearby often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people identify thinking patterns and test new behaviors. CBT sessions focus on practical steps and homework that address problems like anxiety, depression, and stress.

She also brings a client-centered stance that prioritizes listening and building a collaborative plan. That approach focuses on each person's goals and uses feedback to shape the work together. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, when used, adds skills for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work with each person to choose methods that fit their goals, preferences, and daily life. That means trying strategies, reviewing results, and adjusting plans together as needed.

Online sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video calls suit deeper conversational work, phone sessions can be simpler check-ins, live chat is useful for brief exchanges, and messaging supports ongoing reflection between meetings. These options give flexibility to fit therapy into busy routines and varied circumstances.