I am licensed in Maryland with 40 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, & coping with grief and loss. 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 seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
Additional areas of focus: Aging and geriatric issues, Antisocial personality, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Dissociation, Family of origin issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose
MD LCSW-C 03219
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Karen James. 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 my therapist for about 2 years. She is pretty cool. She listens and helps me with whatever is going on. She is downright awesome. I highly recommend
Written on Feb 09, 2026 after therapy with Karen for 1 year and 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
I have enjoyed my time in therapy with Karen.
Written on Dec 08, 2025 after therapy with Karen for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Help when I need it without leaving my home.
Written on Aug 07, 2025 after therapy with Karen for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
Karen has been great through the months and has helped me with bettering my mental health and my physical health. She has helped me learn to cope and understand the ways of my thought process.
Written on Jul 29, 2025 after therapy with Karen for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and anger management
Karen is extremely helpful. She has really good suggestions and helps me look at things from perspectives I hadn't thought about. I'm very comfortable talking to her.
Written on Jul 14, 2025 after therapy with Karen for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and adhd
Karen James has broad experience
Written on Jun 29, 2025 after therapy with Karen for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and coaching