About Me
Thank you for reaching out! I am Karen, and I am a seasoned clinician with over 8 years of experience in the field of mental health services. I finished graduate school, (2011) (LMHC). The bulk of my work has consisted of helping rebuild lives of people struggling with Substance Use Disorder. I have helped people rebuild their lives and overcome low self-esteem, trauma and abuse, depression and anxiety, codependency issues, compassion fatigue, LGBTQ concerns, simpifying your life and how to let go of things that no longer serve your highest purpose.
Learn about self love and acceptance, constructive anger, taking responsibility for your self care, valuing yourself, and making yourself a priority. I would love to work with you to help you to create a lifestyle for yourself that creates more happiness in your life and fun.
I offer phone sessions, live chat, and live video sessions. I have openings Monday thru Saturday and a few hours on Sundays to accommodate your schedule. I answer messages during daytime hours up until 8:00 pm then I will get back with your the following day. My counseling style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating anyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, psychodynamic, rational-emotive counseling, and I incorporate alternative healing modalities as well. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek for a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. If you are ready to take that step I am here to support and empower you.
I understand that the service provided through BetterHelp is not intended for crisis situations and urgent needs. In a crisis situation, I agree to call 911 or local emergency services, or visit the nearest emergency room. Information shared with my counselor is confidential except in the following circumstances: If I present as a danger to myself or others, mandated reporting of abuse of children or elders. I am unable to sign letters or give away your personal information please reach out to contact@betterhelp.com for further clarification. Please refer to your primary doctor or legal representative for those supports.
I look forward to working with you!
SPECIALTIES
Addictions
Anger management
Self esteem
Coping with life changes
Also experienced in:
Stress, Anxiety , LGBT , Trauma and abuse , Career difficulties , Depression , Compassion fatigue , Grief and Loss
Years of Experience: 8
Specialties
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Compassion fatigue
Stress, Anxiety , LGBT , Relationship issues , Family conflicts , Intimacy-related issues , Anger management , Career difficulties , Bipolar disorder , Depression , Coping with life changes , Coaching , ADHD , Abandonment , Read more...
Clinical approaches:
Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
Services Offered
Messaging
Live Chat
Phone
Video
Licensing
LMHC #CMH0164481 (Expires: 2021-09-30)
Reviews
Karen is so kind and understanding. She always does her best to communicate clearly and give as many tools as she can to help me without overwhelming me. I greatly appreciate her.
She is one of the most supportive, compassionate, motivating therapists I’ve met. She compels me to grow, challenges my old mindsets, and reminds me that I am never alone in my battles.
Karen Abear has a way of making me feel like I matter even though I'm sure has plenty of other clients. She checks in if I haven't scheduled a session to make sure I'm doing ok. She makes me feel comfortable opening up about what's bothering me and things I need to work through. She offers great insight on all subject matters whether it's how to deal with day to day life tasks or things that I need help working through that are long term. I really feel like she cares about what I talk about and I never feel judged. She's quick to respond if I have questions and that is highly appreciated. I really enjoy our sessions and always feel way better after we talk.
I have loved working with Karen so far! I have tried many therapists and Karen has felt like the first true, great fit for me.
I really look forward to talking with her each week and appreciate the tools she provides me with after every session.
Karen is wonderful - respectful, patient, and understanding. She gives great, honest advice and will work with you to help be your better self. Don’t hesitate.
Karen Abear has gone above and beyond for me, checks on me and makes sure all is well. Karen has made this whole process super comfortable for me, I’m so grateful to have a counselor like her in my life, truly appreciate her and BetterHelp.
Wonderful way to get help and have access to a support in life.
Karen is very understanding and easy to open up to. This week will be my 3rd session and I can honestly say life has been so much better. Thank you Karen