As a licensed therapist in Washington, I bring 15 years of compassionate experience supporting individuals through life's complex challenges. My practice centers on helping clients navigate depression, anxiety, relationship dynamics, and personal growth. I specialize in supporting women, young adults, and individuals experiencing life transitions, chronic health challenges, educational, financial, or career choices, and emotional struggles.
My therapeutic approach is tailored to each person's unique journey. I understand that wellness and healing looks different for everyone, and I'm committed to creating a supportive, non-judgmental space where clients can explore their experiences, develop resilience, and rediscover their inner strength.
I'm particularly passionate about helping individuals wrestling with isolation, purpose, personal development and emotional well-being. Whether you're confronting midlife transitions, financial stress, or seeking deeper self-understanding, I'm dedicated to walking alongside you with genuine care and professional expertise.
Additional areas of focus: Family conflicts, Coping with grief and loss, Intimacy related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Career difficulties, Executive and professional coaching, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Control issues, Emptiness, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Women's issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
WA LMHC LH60461716
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Karen Contardo. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Karen is very professional and knowledgeable and makes me feel very relaxed while in session. I’m recommend doing her services to a friend.
Written on Jul 06, 2026 after therapy with Karen for 2 years and 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Karen listens without judgement and is very helpful.
Written on Apr 17, 2026 after therapy with Karen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, and coping with life changes
Karen is a great therapist!
Written on Aug 04, 2025 after therapy with Karen for 1 year on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Karen is a great listening and has done a great job helping me think through my thoughts, concerns, and finding best approach to be my best self.
Written on Jul 08, 2024 after therapy with Karen for 7 months on issues concerning relationship issues, eating disorders, and self esteem
Karen is very kind and respectful. She really understands what is challenging for me, and helps me formulate strategies to grow toward my goals.
Written on May 20, 2024 after therapy with Karen for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, and self esteem
Karen is extraordinarily gifted as a therapist. She is insightful, hears what wasn’t said out loud and offers me great strategies. She has helped me to see what I can and cannot do in my situation and made it clearer to me what I should do. I really appreciate Karen’s insight, honesty and supportive pushing. She is genuine, trustworthy and like the best therapists, hears what I say - when I haven’t!
Written on Mar 26, 2024 after therapy with Karen for 2 months on issues concerning family conflicts, grief, parenting issues, and coping with life changes