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I am a licensed Social Worker who has been counseling for over 45 years. I have worked with all ages and many kinds of people. I work well with those who face life changes of all kinds, and with people who find themselves needing more stability, freedom, and satisfaction in their lives or relationships. I have worked with recovery from trauma, and from dysfunctional or addictive family patterns. I have worked with chronic illness, and issues of aging and change. If you presently are looking for help with depression, anxiety, worries, confusion about your life or about leftovers from past events, I am ready to help. Counseling can start with who and where you are now, and move you through to be better, more satisfactory and healthy place in your life.
Counseling is a way to look at your life and patterns, and help you heal from the past, make hard decisions in the present, solve difficult dilemmas, and work toward an even better future. Beyond that, it is a way to help you solidify your individual potential and identity, and build close and successful relationships.
Whatever the reason for your wanting some help, I will use care, strength, and respect, as well as knowledge and skill to work with you and meet your goals. If things seem dark, we search for light and life. When you lose your way or a sense of who you are, we can find your identity and your relationship to life again. If you are coping with difficult circumstances, we can determine how best to cope, and whether to change your life.
We can work by phone, video, live chat, or messaging. Scheduled weekly sessions are encouraged and available although not mandatory. We will start by gathering information, getting to know each other, and building a relationship.
Thank you for caring enough about your life to contact me. I look forward to working with you.
Professional experience
47yrs in practice
Stress, AnxietyRelationshipsTrauma, AbuseGriefCoping with life changes
Additional areas of focus:Family conflicts, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Depression, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Attachment Issues, Caregiver Issues and Stress, Chronic Pain Illness and Disability, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication Problems, Control Issues, Divorce and Separation, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Fatherhood Issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and Shame, Hospice and End of Life Counseling, Life Purpose, Midlife Crisis, Mood Disorders, Narcissism, Post-traumatic Stress, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-Love, Somatization, Women's Issues, Workplace Issues
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Karen Hamp. 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 an amazing therapist and has been a great help to me in my healing journey.
Written on Jul 03, 2023 after therapy with Karen for 2 years and 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and eating disorders
Karen has been awesome throughout my therapy experience. She has provided me with tools that I can use during my difficult times. She is a good listener and offers constructive suggestions when I need them. I appreciate the fact that she is closer to my age, and can understand where I come from as far as my worldview.
Written on Apr 28, 2023 after therapy with Karen for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and intimacy-related issues
Karen is fantastic! She is very considerate, thoughtful, and open. She helped me through a very hard and confusing time in my life, and helped me become more independent. She offers advice when necessary. She is a kind caring and compassionate person who can help you through anything in your life.
Written on Mar 16, 2023 after therapy with Karen for 5 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and parenting issues
I cant say enough about how wonderful it has been to have therapy with Karen. She is extremely knowledgeable, compassionate, warm, trusting, a great listener, insightful, all the good things!!
Written on Feb 23, 2023 after therapy with Karen for 4 years on issues concerning depression, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, and adhd
Karen helped me through the rough patches of my new relationship, she helped me learn and understand my triggers and develop tools to navigate. She was patient and kind to me, especially when I was anxious and all over the place! I highly reccommend her. Looking forward to working with her again, sometime in the future!
Written on Feb 07, 2023 after therapy with Karen for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem
Karen Hamp was my therapist for over 6 months. She helped me overcome a lot of anxiety and anger in my life. She was approachable and non judgemental making it easy for me to confide in her. I learned techniques on how to live my life with more joy and less second guessing. I would highly recommend Karen Hamp to others looking for help.
Written on Dec 20, 2022 after therapy with Karen for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and parenting issues
I'm not exaggerating when I say that the partnership I have with Karen - her teachings, her candor, and her support - is the single most valuable factor in my personal satisfaction, healing, and relationships. I'm a healthier person in all aspects of my life because of the work I've done with Karen. I only wish I had found her years ago.
Written on Sep 18, 2022 after therapy with Karen for 1 year and 9 months on issues concerning relationship issues
Karen has been a wonderful therapist for me. She has been supportive in helping me face my anxiety about being an empty nester, and how to understand my new normal in relating to my adult children. She showed me empathy and encouragement in dealing with several areas of my life. I am very thankful to Karen for guiding me to a better understanding of my purpose in life. Thank you, Karen!!!
Deborah Gottschall
Written on Sep 14, 2022 after therapy with Karen for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
Karen is a great listener and uses her experience to get through my chaotic life. She is able to identify places I can address and keep me on track with my progress. I could not be happier.
Written on Apr 13, 2022 after therapy with Karen for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
Karen has been so helpful for myself, as well as, couples counseling with my boyfriend. I can't imagine life without her guidance. Life can be so difficult, but she helps me navigate my hurdles.
Written on Dec 10, 2021 after therapy with Karen for 2 years and 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and coping with life changes
I've been working with Karen for a few months now and she's helped me so much. She really listens to what you have to say, understands, gives me great tools to use, and is very kind. She's a great counselor and has helped me in many ways. I look forward to our sessions.
Written on Oct 18, 2021 after therapy with Karen for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, and self esteem
Karen does a nice job in helping me explore my emotional life. She helps bring clarity to my struggles and is helping me grow.
Written on Sep 20, 2021 after therapy with Karen for 4 months on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety
Karen is amazing!
She is very kind, professional, insightful, and great at both listening and providing advice.
She helped me through the toughest time in my life, simply by listening, and helping me notice the unhealthy parts of my life, then providing a path forward.
The difficult part is past me, but the tools and techniques she taught me will help me for any future tough times. I am so thankful to have met Karen!
Written on Aug 25, 2021 after therapy with Karen for 7 months
I have had Karen for few years! Amazing therapist hands down! Helped me so much with rape related ptsd to anxiety and many other things! So kind and caring and really wants to help! She tried other ways that previous therapists would not do!
Written on Jul 26, 2021 after therapy with Karen for 3 years and 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, and self esteem
The best counselor! She was so helpful and caring. She is very understanding and kind too! Highly recommend!
Written on Jul 08, 2021 after therapy with Karen for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
Karen is a wonderful counselor. She really listens, and understands my concerns, addressing them immediately and giving me tools to move forward. I highly recommend her for her expertise, availability and prompt responses.
Written on Dec 04, 2020 after therapy with Karen for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues
I have referred 3 loved ones to BetterHelp since Karen became my counselor. She is a phenomenal listener, kind, honest, and thoughtful. I enjoy her personality enough to unpack my thoughts and be vulnerable; I trust her expertise enough to apply what she advises to my life. Our meetings are normally the highlight of my week and every time they end, I have an overwhelming gratitude for feeling led to start counseling. All that to say, there is a difference between being an amazing counselor and being an amazing person. Karen is both.
Written on Sep 03, 2020 after therapy with Karen for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Karen is an amazing counselor.
Written on Jun 13, 2020 after therapy with Karen for 2 years and 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, and self esteem
Karen is everything you want in a counselor. Timely, respectful, thoughtful, and able to coach me on difficult topics. I was weary after having not so great experiences with past counselors, she immediately made me feel safe and cared for. I would recommend her to anyone.
Written on Apr 21, 2020 after therapy with Karen for 3 months on issues concerning relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
Karen is easy to talk to and has awesome listening skills. She has a way of making things comfortable to share. I like that she is willing to challenge my thinking and help me to consider another perspective. Also she is great at articulating! I love the questions she brings up and helps me to answer. I am getting to know myself better and how to navigate through my blocks. Thanks Karen.
Written on Feb 26, 2020 after therapy with Karen for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues
Karen is wonderful! She has a wealth of experience and knowledge while still being so caring and genuine. I am grateful for the support and tools she has given me!
Written on Feb 12, 2020 after therapy with Karen for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Karen is an excellent counselor and person. She is an excellent listener, is encouraging and very non-judgmental. I feel safe discussing delicate topics with her and she encourages me to speak freely about whatever I am thinking or feeling. Karen has helped me undercover the deeper issues to many of my situations and create healthy coping mechanisms that help move me towards my goals and improve my quality of life. I am very thankful to be working with Karen and would highly recommend her.
Written on Jan 22, 2020 after therapy with Karen for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
I have found Karen's empathy, reframing, and gentle, yet professional, approaches to my concerns to be soothing and beneficial each time we message or engage in a live session!
Written on Dec 06, 2019 after therapy with Karen for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, grief, and coping with life changes
Karen was immediately kind, open hearted, and knowledgeable. She helped me through an acute crisis with expertise and compassion. Have been raving about her and BetterHelp to all my friends. For real.
Written on Nov 26, 2019 after therapy with Karen for 2 weeks on issues concerning family conflicts, and self esteem
Karen has been an essential part of my growth journey for the majority of this year. My self-esteem has grown steadily, joined by a confidence I had when I was younger but hadn't been able to find within myself for a very long time. Karen helped me uncover a pattern that has caused intense mental anguish for much of my life and also helped me whether the emotional roller coaster that followed as we untangled it, using a variety of techniques. She is calm, caring, experienced, and wise, and I am very grateful to be working with her!
Written on Oct 20, 2019 after therapy with Karen for 9 months on issues concerning depression, self esteem, career difficulties, and coaching
Karen is fantastic! She really takes time to understand you and your concerns. My husband appreciates her so much and would recommend her to anyone.
Written on Aug 19, 2019 after therapy with Karen for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and coping with life changes
Karen provides great prospective to difficult situations.
Written on Aug 08, 2019 after therapy with Karen for 4 months on issues concerning relationship issues
Karen is very kind and caring while being able to honestly provide feedback and asks the right questions to narrow down what the issue/s are. She has provided additional resources and offers scenarios to help explain things or even how to approach them on your own. She gives concrete suggestions for things to work on between appointments to help you to resolve issues along the way.
Written on Jul 29, 2019 after therapy with Karen for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Karen is extremely responsive and supportive. She is flexible and meets me where I'm at. She's also great at checking in on goals we have set together and aligning our time to make progress on those goals. Appreciate her greatly!
Written on Jul 02, 2019 after therapy with Karen for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
She had helped me with the loss of three of my family members and having to withdrawal from school due to that. She's is a great.
Written on Jun 11, 2019 after therapy with Karen for 2 months on issues concerning depression, and grief
I would 100% recommend this counselor. She has already helped me do so much for myself, and I admit, it's at a time where I need it most. She's very respectful, very caring, and she's open to messaging, voice calling, and video calling; whatever you're comfortable with. We take the time to work on me, what I need, what's important, and it feels amazing to have someone like her. If I need her, she's there!
Written on Apr 25, 2019 after therapy with Karen for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Karen has been an absolute gift. Throughout the course of our time together she has been able to support and guide me in so many ways. She takes the time to listen carefully to expressed needs and concerns, but is also highly skilled in picking up on things that I hadn’t yet recognized or acknowledged in myself. This really helped me to see things from a new perspective and gave me the opportunity to address the true roots of my problems. I always feel like she is truly invested in my health, happiness and well being. She has a very natural way of incorporating healing work into the discussion; it never feels like ‘therapy’ or like I’m being ‘managed’. I always left my appointments feeling better and always looked forward to the next time we would speak. I can’t say enough good things! I highly recommend Karen, she’s an absolute pro. I’m so grateful to have found her through BetterHelp.
Written on Apr 10, 2019 after therapy with Karen for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and parenting issues
I’ve been working with Karen for about a month now, and so far I have really enjoyed our time together. She is such a great support and offers great insight to a variety of situations.
Written on Dec 15, 2018 after therapy with Karen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
She's fantastic. It's like being counseled by my grandmother. Very loving and caring. Big support from her.
Written on Jun 26, 2018 after therapy with Karen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and intimacy-related
Karen is a great listener, and truly cares and wants to help!
Written on May 05, 2018 after therapy with Karen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship, family, and trauma and abuse
Karen is amazing! Working with her for a while now, I feel more in control and have a lot of new tools to be able to cope and be happier in life. Thank you so much Karen.
Written on Mar 22, 2018 after therapy with Karen for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and career
Karen has given me advice that I have never had before and that advice truly helped me. It's only been a few weeks, but in this short time she helped me more than a couple years with other therapists had.
Written on Mar 01, 2018 after therapy with Karen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family, and intimacy-related
Karen has been a pleasure to work with. She really helped me to work through a pretty tough time in my life. Karen helped me to discover the tools that worked for me to sort out my crazy mixed up emotions during a time when I felt like my world was spinning out of control. I didn't know much about PTSD but she helped me to see how it was affecting me and what my triggers are. She was the exact mix of advice, encouragement and security I needed to face my past and deal with my present.
Written on Jan 19, 2018 after therapy with Karen for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related, and self esteem
Great listener, encouraging , and knowledgable!
Written on Jan 17, 2018 after therapy with Karen for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship, family, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
Karen is very supportive, open, and easy to communicate with. She responds very quickly and follows up in a very timely manner. I’ve been very impressed with her professionalism and expertise. Looking forward to continued work with Karen - she’s been helpful from day one.
Written on Jan 17, 2018 after therapy with Karen for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related
Thank you Karen!
Written on Jan 08, 2018 after therapy with Karen for 2 months on issues concerning relationship
Karen is been immensely helpful as I work through some life issues. She has provided thoughtful insight and recommendations that have been very helpful. Would recommend highly!
Written on Dec 12, 2017 after therapy with Karen for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety
Karen has been the perfect counselor for me, she understood me from the very beginning. She has changed my life for the better. She asked questions that no one has ever asked me before and it really made me think. I was a little skeptical about joining BetterHelp but I had no where else to turn and I am so glad I joined.
Written on Nov 21, 2017 after therapy with Karen for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship
Karen understands what my goal is and works to make that happen.
Written on Sep 11, 2017 after therapy with Karen for 2 months on issues concerning relationship
She's been very helpful, and is more than my in-person therapy that I've had in the past.
Written on Jul 17, 2017 after therapy with Karen for 3 weeks on issues concerning trauma and abuse
Karen has provided the best experience I could ask for in counseling. I also love how everything is set up on Betterhelp, it's a very comfortable setting.
I am not good at putting my thoughts or emotions into words, and Karen has really helped me to do that. Through her help and support I am in a better place today and continuing my journey to healing, and for that I will be forever grateful.
Written on Jun 30, 2017 after therapy with Karen for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship, trauma and abuse, and career
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