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I am a licensed professional counselor (LPC) licensed in Oklahoma with 20+ years of experience working with children, adults and families. I've worked with those struggling with severe mental illness as well as those individuals who are struggling with issues including depression, anxiety, grief & loss, divorce, LGBT issues, parenting problems and serious and/or life threatening illness.
My counseling style is client-focused ; I think it's very important to meet the client where they currently are in their journey and work from that point. I am very genuine in my day to day life and bring that trait to each session with the belief that in doing so, the client will feel more at ease with being honest as issues & challenges are being processed. I believe that everyone deserves respect and compassion as well as the opportunity to have added support when needed. My approach combines cognitive behavioral, client centered and rational-emotive counseling techniques. Your treatment plan and the direction of our sessions will be tailored to meet your individual needs.
It's not easy asking for help - especially when life is presenting you with more than your share of challenges. If you are ready to take that first step, I am here to support you.
I am accepting both international and Oklahoma clients!
Professional experience
20yrs in practice
Stress, AnxietyLGBTQ+Parenting issuesDepression
Additional areas of focus:Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Bipolar disorder, Abandonment, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain illness and disability, Communication problems, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Divorce and separation, Emptiness, Family of Origin Issues, Gender Dysphoria, Guilt and shame, Hospice and End of Life Counseling, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders , Panic disorder and panic attacks, Polyamory / Nonmonogamous Relationships, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Prejudice and Discrimination, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Young Adult Issues
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Karen Foster. 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 has been such a great therapist to have and i‘ve really enjoyed working with her! She has been very understanding about my issues and concerns, and given appropriate advice. I‘ve felt like i can tell her about anything and that she is not going to judge me, but rather learn about my point of view.
Written on May 10, 2023 after therapy with Karen for 1 year
Karen is the best. I quit for a while, but got back into it. So glad I did. She has been so helpful dealing with the major stresses in life as well as the little everyday things. Highly recommend!
Written on May 03, 2023 after therapy with Karen for 4 years and 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and trauma and abuse
I have only been speaking with Karen for a short amount of time, but I really appreciate my time with her so far. She always answers fast, she understand what I am saying and what I am going through, she gives me assignments to work on based on how I am feeling/what I am working on. Thanks so much, Karen :)
Written on Feb 21, 2023 after therapy with Karen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes
Karen listens and is able to help me feel better about me. She's slowly helping me regain self-esteem that is wrecked from relationship problems
Written on Sep 15, 2022 after therapy with Karen for 4 months on issues concerning depression, lgbt, relationship issues, and anger management
Karen has helped me immensely in my ongoing struggles with depression and anxiety, she’s encouraged me and taught me how to reframe and manage my emotions. I’m far from cured, but Karen has been such a light to have in my life. I absolutely love having her as a therapist and friend.
Written on Mar 21, 2022 after therapy with Karen for 1 year and 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and parenting issues
So far my sessions with Karen are going well, she understands my challenges, she listens to me and most of all she understands me beyond the small things I am telling her. She shares great information to me via messages as well which really help
Written on Feb 26, 2022 after therapy with Karen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and parenting issues
Karen has been such a support for me in the last two years. She is an amazing listener and really knew how to react and help me when I was going through a depressive episode. Karen has provided me with many tools that I can use going forward, to combat my depression and anxiety. She offers up her own experiences and provides a no judgment space. I was very comfortable sharing with her. Karen really went above and beyond for me, always being prompt in her response time and taking the time to look up facilities and mental health resources in my area.
Written on Nov 26, 2021 after therapy with Karen for 1 year and 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, eating disorders, self esteem, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes
Karen is the kindest soul I know. She will deal with every concern with utmost love and compassion.
Written on Nov 05, 2021 after therapy with Karen for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Karen is wonderful. Very empathic and responsive.
Written on Sep 29, 2021 after therapy with Karen for 2 years and 4 months
Karen, has a very empathetic attitude to everything I have been through. She is very professional and I would highly recommend her.
Written on Feb 01, 2021 after therapy with Karen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Karen has been a solid foundation in my life for several years now. She’s helped me learn to live and deal with my anxiety and depression, and I always feel comfortable speaking with her.
Written on Jan 20, 2021 after therapy with Karen for 2 years and 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and self esteem
Karen is the best! She is so laid back and so helpful. I never feel stressed while speaking with her and I have always felt like she gives the best care. You can just feel her caring personality through her messages. Highly recommend Karen to anyone!
Written on Oct 29, 2020 after therapy with Karen for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
I love working with her. She's always there when I need an ear!
Written on Sep 13, 2020 after therapy with Karen for 2 years and 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and parenting issues
She’s amazing and I love the time and care she provided me over the last several years. She is my safe space and I treasure her.
Written on Sep 03, 2020 after therapy with Karen for 2 years and 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and anger management
Karen is a wonderful counselor. She sweet, kind and understanding and really cares about her clients. She is full of experience and great advice and is extremely professional. 10/10 would reccomend to anyone.
Written on Aug 30, 2020 after therapy with Karen for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, eating disorders, self esteem, and adhd
Karen has offered tremendous support for me as I have entered a very difficult stage of life in becoming a full-time caregiver for my aging mother who has dementia. Karen has offered insight, and reminded me of important priorities, and has offered practical support and ideas as well. She easily relates to my thoughts and ideas and offers grounding support and guidance. She has been particularly helpful in helping place perspective on the coronavirus pandemic. I would recommend Karen to anyone seeking support and insight into their own thoughts and behaviors. Thank you Karen!
Written on Aug 11, 2020 after therapy with Karen for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, anger management, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
I have come to work through many internal issues and wounds with Karen’s support. Through counseling with Karen via BetterHelp, I have discovered, overcome and have healed things I didn’t even know where in me. I’ve grown so much!
Written on Jul 30, 2020 after therapy with Karen for 2 years and 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and career difficulties
I have been very impressed with Better help and the availability of my counselor Karen being available in more ways than a session. I'ts been great to have a way to express some thoughts and struggles between counseling sessions.
Karen has given me some very useful tools
Written on Jul 20, 2020 after therapy with Karen for 2 months
Karen is knowledgable and truly cares about her clients! She always addresses my concerns and it's nice that she obviously makes notes and doesn't just listen without doing any work. I've had counselors think they just need to be an confidential ear for someone to vent to and that is enough. Yes it helps, but it helps a lot more if they can reference your past sessions and actually remember what you vented about! Lol! Karen is a jewel!
Written on Jul 20, 2020 after therapy with Karen for 1 year and 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, coaching, and adhd
Karen is kind, thoughtful, and compassionate. She makes me feel heard, and offers heartfelt, insightful comments. She’s definitely helps me to see myself in a new light.
Written on Jun 14, 2020 after therapy with Karen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
Karen has been so great for me! She has really helped me work through my issues. I can’t express my gratitude!
Written on Apr 09, 2020 after therapy with Karen for 8 months
Karen is the best! Wouldn’t want anyone else! She’s very understanding, honest, and it’s very clear she cares!
Written on Feb 10, 2020 after therapy with Karen for 2 years and 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, and self esteem
Karen listens to me and is able to pull my own thoughts out that I didn’t even know I had until she asked the right questions. I feel so comfortable with her and she has been so supportive helping me deal with the grief of losing my son. Highly recommend!
Written on Jan 07, 2020 after therapy with Karen for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and grief
Karen has really been a lifesaver or rather a life changer. She is so encouraging, kind, and knowledgeable. I feel a huge weight lifted off my shoulders every time we speak. I really can't say enough about how wonderful she's been. I would highly recommend Karen to anyone. She's truly amazing.
Written on Nov 12, 2019 after therapy with Karen for 7 months
Karen is a fantastic counselor. She is attentive, professional but also friendly. I feel like I’m talking to someone who truly hears me and understands what I’m going through, and she is helping me cope and heal from a lot of stuff. I definitely recommend her for your counselor.
Written on Aug 27, 2019 after therapy with Karen for 2 months
I appreciate the flexibility Karen provides. She must take great notes as she remembers almost everything I’ve told her!!
Written on May 20, 2019 after therapy with Karen for 1 year and 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and intimacy-related issues
I couldn’t ask for a better person to hold me accountable, voice understand while encouraging change and challenging me to be the best version of myself. She has been such a blessing in my life in many ways.
Written on May 06, 2019 after therapy with Karen for 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
Karen has been a great help especially in such a short time working together. She is caring, supportive, and really takes the time to understand and find an approach that works well for both of us. She's real and does a great job at connecting, which is very important when talking about the difficult stuff.
Written on Apr 24, 2019 after therapy with Karen for 3 weeks
She is simply amazing! She’s very experienced and open minded. She helps with problems big and small. She gives me the tools needed to cope with things big and small. She’s very understanding, compassionate, and insightful. I highly recommend her to anyone and everyone!
Written on Mar 06, 2019 after therapy with Karen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Karen’s the best! Talking to her is so easy. She supports me but is also honest and gives good feedback and challenges me. We’re going on a year and even though some of the toughest times are behind me I still gain so much from our meetings together and look forward to continuing our sessions for the foreseeable future!
Written on Feb 20, 2019 after therapy with Karen for 11 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
Karen has quickly gained my trust as a therapist. She tells it straight! There is no sugar coating and that’s what I need...HONESTY! She has helped me between scheduled sessions when a problem arises! She is a fantastic therapist...(and I have had a few!)
Written on Dec 31, 2018 after therapy with Karen for 2 months on issues concerning depression, lgbt, relationship issues, grief, and self esteem
Very insightful
Written on Dec 12, 2018 after therapy with Karen for 2 months on issues concerning grief
She has saved my life and helped me build a life worth living. I don’t know where I would be without her!!!
Written on Dec 05, 2018 after therapy with Karen for 2 months
Karen has been amazing! She is so knowledgeable, professional, relatable, and kind. As someone who was on the fence about this platform, I can now say with complete certainty that signing up was one of the best decisions I have ever made. Feeling understood and being able to speak your mind without judgement is priceless!
Written on Nov 27, 2018 after therapy with Karen for 3 months on issues concerning relationship issues
Karen has helped me so much in the months that we've been working together. She's encouraging but realistic, and she's willing to call you out on any behaviors that might not be healthy. Working with her has made me a better person to myself and others, and I look forward to continuing to progress with her help!
Written on Nov 15, 2018 after therapy with Karen for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
I love Karen! She is someone I can trust and can open up to. She makes me feel a lot better about myself, and has been helping me navigate through my anxiety and depression.
Written on Nov 08, 2018 after therapy with Karen for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, and self esteem
Karen has helped me so much and I feel so free to share anything with her. I don't know where I would be if I hadn't connected with her! Thank God for her.
Written on Oct 28, 2018 after therapy with Karen for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety
Karen has been a blessing to have in my life. She is attentive, listens incredibly well, gives fantastic insight and ideas on how to better myself, and has given me plenty to work with in my toolbox of coping mechanisms. I would highly recommend Karen to any of my friends or family.
Written on Oct 23, 2018 after therapy with Karen for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
Karen is extremely knowledgeable, caring, kind, and makes me feel like I can be open with her about the issues I struggle with including family, relationships, communication, and self image. I feel confident that she is one of the best therapists I could have ever been matched with. I’m grateful to be matched with someone who can explain things to me in a clear, concise, and caring manner.
Written on Oct 16, 2018 after therapy with Karen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and self esteem
Karen is knowledgeable and helpful.
Written on Sep 30, 2018 after therapy with Karen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and grief
Karen is fantastic and understands what empathy in action looks like. She's kept me sane in my darkest hours, reminded me time and again that I'm not alone and has given me practical tools to move forward. I am so grateful.
Written on Sep 14, 2018 after therapy with Karen for 4 months on issues concerning relationship, grief, and intimacy-related
Karen is amazing. We get along really well and she is very supportive. Whenever I tell her about anything, she always has ideas to help me see things from a new perspective and find solutions to whatever I turn to her with. We mostly communicate through messages and when I write very long messages, she really takes the time to properly go through them and give me the best answer possible.
Couldn't have picked a better person to guide me.
Written on Aug 15, 2018 after therapy with Karen for 4 months on issues concerning depression, relationship, intimacy-related, and self esteem
Karen is so awesome!!!! She truly gets you where you are at, and she gives you practical advice on how to change it. I love the way that she gently will nudge you if you are not maybe being completely honest or there is more to the story. She has saved my life more then once. I am so blessed that I found a counselor that truly gets me, and meets me right where i am at and we go from there :)
Written on Jul 10, 2018 after therapy with Karen for 3 months
Karen is a wonderful listener. Extremely patient and kind as she gently nudges you onto the right path. She has the wonderful ability to put you at ease and feel heard. She provides useful resources to help guide you toward your goals.
Written on Jul 05, 2018 after therapy with Karen for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship, trauma and abuse, grief, and self esteem
Karen is very sweet and I love the advice she gives. I love knowing that I can pick up my phone and message her anytime.
Written on Jun 30, 2018 after therapy with Karen for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship, family, parenting, and self esteem
She is a great listener and a skilled counselor.
Written on Jun 29, 2018 after therapy with Karen for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship, and family
Karen is absolutely wonderful. Not only does she listen to you and offers her advice, she works with your own thoughts to solve the problem, which I really appreciate. She values your thoughts and feelings that instead of a stranger I met a couple of weeks ago, she feels like a friend.
Written on Jun 26, 2018 after therapy with Karen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and career
Working with Karen is really helpful. Her advice is real and to the point! Wish I could meet her in person.
Written on Jun 15, 2018 after therapy with Karen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship, intimacy-related, and self esteem
I'm very thankful for Karen, she has helped me cope. I find thing much more tolerable now. I would recommend Karen to anyone looking for help. I know at some point I may leave BetterHelp when I feel confident enough to handle things. But if I need to come back to BetterHelp I know I will be requesting Karen.
Written on Jun 14, 2018 after therapy with Karen for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship, intimacy-related, sleeping, self esteem, anger, and career
Karen is really intuitive about my needs and we communicate very well. I have learned so much from her.
Written on May 17, 2018 after therapy with Karen for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related, self esteem, and career
Karen was very helpful, she made me see things from a different standpoint and also gave me a few articles to read!!!
Written on May 04, 2018 after therapy with Karen for 4 months on issues concerning relationship, and anger
Karen is kind, patient, and gives me wonderful tricks to stay on track. She checks on me if I take longer than normal to respond, which I love. Karen also celebrates with me when I do well. I am happy to be working with her.
Written on May 03, 2018 after therapy with Karen for 1 month
Karen is very warm and she always knows what to say. She understands me and she supports me. When I’m having a bad day, she’s always there for me. And after we have talked, I always feel better and she encourages me to become a better version of myself. Thank you for not only being my counselor, but a friend. I would recommend Karen because she is good at her job and she really does her best to help me
Written on Apr 21, 2018 after therapy with Karen for 2 weeks on issues concerning lgbt, relationship, family, parenting, and self esteem
Karen is very sweet and very intuitive. Great people skills, and very knowledgeable.
Written on Apr 13, 2018 after therapy with Karen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, family, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
I appreciate the fact that Karen reaches out to check on me even when I haven’t sent an email. She often reminds me to self care and offers advice without a condescending tone. I have enjoyed my experience thus far.
Written on Apr 07, 2018 after therapy with Karen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship, family, and parenting
She’s beautiful and very warm. She’s got spunk. You can tell! She sends you things that are helpful and really listens. Karen is a great counselor! A wonderful woman!!
Written on Mar 18, 2018 after therapy with Karen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression
Karen is awesome! She is honest and has great ideas to add to your life in difficult situations. I would recommend her to anyone!
Written on Nov 18, 2017 after therapy with Karen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship, and family
What I like about Karen is she is able to really listen and empathize with me. She knows how to build rapport and she is good at what she does in regards to counseling. She has been able to help me feel safe enough to challenge my perceptions when needed and also supports me in times when I have needed it most. Being able to live text her has given me the ability to say things I would never say in person and get the help I really needed.
Written on Nov 10, 2017 after therapy with Karen for 2 weeks
Karen is so caring and insightful! She is not afraid to be honest, but does so with a tremendous amount of tact and understanding. Feels just like talking to a friend, but one who is an expert at approaching a vast variety of situations and emotions!
Written on Nov 07, 2017 after therapy with Karen for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship, family, and self esteem
Karen has been so kind and helpful. She is very professional but also adds in her charming personality. It feels like I'm talking to a friend but one that knows what they're talking about.
Written on Oct 13, 2017 after therapy with Karen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, sleeping, self esteem, and career
Karen has been great!
Written on Aug 22, 2017 after therapy with Karen for 1 month on issues concerning relationship, family, and intimacy-related
Karen is kind and wonderful to speak with. She addresses everything very openly and honestly, and makes sure you are making progress on your personal journey. I look forward to continuing on mine with her thoughtful guidance.
Written on Aug 18, 2017 after therapy with Karen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship, family, trauma and abuse, grief, eating, sleeping, self esteem, and career
Karen is really understanding. I'm glad that she listens to me in a nonjudgmental way. That she does what she can to understand, help me calm down, etc, with the information I give her, and that she responds to all my "essay long" messages in detail.
Written on Aug 03, 2017 after therapy with Karen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related, self esteem, career, and bipolar
At first I wasn't sure if Karen would be a fit for me, because I am an over thinker and thought she might be very black and white thinking. WOW! Karen is AMAZING! She immediately checked on me, gave me support and explained in very easy language how she can help me without me losing control. My PTSD and depression were out of my control and Karen has quickly helped me re-set my thinking. She assures me that I am in control of my sessions.... she really cares!
Written on Jul 30, 2017 after therapy with Karen for 2 weeks
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