I am licensed in Maryland with 19 years of professional work experience. I hold a BA in psychology from the University of Maryland Baltimore County, and a MA in counseling psychology from Bowie State University. I am a Certified Grief Informed Professional. I also have extensive training and experience in grief and loss, stress and anxiety, depression, trauma, perinatal and postpartum depression, relationship issues, hospice, illness and disability issues, cultural diversity /special populations, working with first responders, and meeting the unique needs of active duty military and veterans. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I am eclectic in my clinical approach and will adapt to to your needs in choosing therapeutic approaches and in assisting you in developing treatment goals to meet your unique and specific needs. I believe you know your needs better than anyone. I also believe that you have many strengths that with support, will be tools you can use in overcoming the things that challenge you. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy takes courage, and I am here if you are ready to get started.
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Family conflicts, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Avoidant Personality, Blended Family Issues, Body image, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain illness and disability, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster, Dissociation, Eating and Food-Related Issues, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Fertility Issues, First Responder Issues, Gender Dysphoria, Guilt and shame, HIV / AIDS, Hoarding, Hospice and End of Life Counseling, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Midlife crisis, Military and Veterans Issues, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders , Multicultural Concerns, Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Postpartum Depression, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and Discrimination, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Sexual Assault and Abuse, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Young Adult Issues
MD LCPC LC2622
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Karen Crawley-Buckholtz. 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.
Her understanding of trauma is unparalleled. Very responsive and good at what she does
Written on Mar 16, 2024 after therapy with Karen for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, anger management, and coaching
It is so helpful to get sound advise, information and resources in addition to having someone listen and respond in session or with a timely message.
Written on Jan 04, 2024 after therapy with Karen for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
I began my therapeutic journey with Betterhelp never having experienced therapy before. Uncertain about what lay ahead, I found solace in the fact that my therapist, Karen Crawley Buckhotlz, actively listened to my concerns. Together, we delved into the exploration of my strengths and my weaknesses, devising strategies to navigate challenges, problem-solving, and fostering acceptance and release. Life is a series of highs and lows with choices that are sometimes crystal clear and at other times elusive. I am so grateful for the guidance that help me navigate through the complexities, allowing me to emerge from the challenges with a clearer sense of direction. This transformative process has left me feeling renewed and stronger than I have in a long time. Thank you, Karen.
Written on Jan 01, 2024 after therapy with Karen for 10 months on issues concerning relationship issues, and family conflicts
Ms. Karen is very kind, caring, nurturing and compassionate. She’s very knowledgeable and very kind. She has excellent experience working with people with disabilities. I always feel heard and affirmed. She’s direct and tactful. I’ve really enjoyed working with her and would definitely recommend her to anyone in need of care.
Written on Sep 19, 2023 after therapy with Karen for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, coaching, and compassion fatigue
She is lovely and makes me feel seen.
Written on Sep 06, 2023 after therapy with Karen for 3 months
She is a wonderful therapist and I really like her. She is very knowledgeable about things and is very helpful to me.
Written on Sep 06, 2023 after therapy with Karen for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes