Karen Foley, LICSW
About me
I am licensed in Washington with over 30 years of professional work experience. I have worked with clients with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, abuse, motivation, and self-esteem. I also have experience working with depression, grief and loss, and domestic violence. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and you should be proud of yourself for getting started!
Professional experience
Additional areas of focus: Body image, Communication problems, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Systemic Therapy
License information
WA LICSW LW00009335
Reviews
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Karen is very patient and thoughtful. It is clear she has a great deal of experience. She knows when to listen and when to speak.
Written on Jan 26, 2026 after therapy with Karen for 1 month on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, and adhd
Karen is awesome, I really really appreciate her years of experience and ideas. This is my first experience seeing a counselor (it's been a few months now) and it's been a positive one!
Written on Nov 27, 2025 after therapy with Karen for 2 months on issues concerning depression, addictions, and coping with life changes
Karen is knowledgeable, insightful and empathetic providing useful feedback.
Written on Oct 23, 2025 after therapy with Karen for 3 months on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and bipolar disorder