Choosing therapy is self-care. Coping with life's challenges can be difficult. Your needs and feelings matter. Working with the right therapist can help one make positive change and growth managing their daily live and overall mental health.
I have extensive experience in the mental health and public health fields. I also have worked closely with adoptive parents and their children. My career has involved helping others with depression, stress, self-confidence, loss due to relationship and family changes, poor coping skills, and trauma.
Ensuring your confidentiality and demonstrating respect to you are my utmost priorities. Working together to set goals, make change, and understand your feelings and behavior can be accomplished together. Feeling better and moving forward with a new perspective can make life more manageable and enjoyable. I look forward to meeting and working with you.
Professional experience
35 yrs in practice
Stress, AnxietyRelationshipsGriefSelf esteem, MotivationCoping with life changes
Additional areas of focus:Addictions, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Coaching, ADHD, Abandonment, Adoption and foster care, Aging and geriatric issues, Attachment issues, Blended family issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent personality, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, Forgiveness, Gender dysphoria, Guilt and shame, HIV / AIDS, Hoarding, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Intellectual disability, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Personality disorders, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Post-traumatic stress, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Karen Jurls. 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.
I cannot recommend Karen highly enough. She is incredibly knowledgeable and personable, making it easy to open up and feel heard. What truly sets her apart is how much she genuinely cares about my emotional well-being; she often checks in between sessions and is always incredibly responsive. It is rare to find a therapist so dedicated to her clients' growth and peace of mind."
Written on Mar 17, 2026 after therapy with Karen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and sleeping disorders
Karen is very understanding and listens and provides honest, positive feedback
Written on Mar 12, 2026 after therapy with Karen for 1 year and 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and grief
In just 3 sessions I feel I am bonding well with Karen. She has already been very helpful to me....and I am very excited about working further.
Written on Feb 20, 2026 after therapy with Karen for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues
Karen is always personal and caring. She treats me with respect and concern .
Written on Dec 01, 2025 after therapy with Karen for 3 years and 10 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and trauma and abuse
Ms Karen helped me regain my peace and is a light in this world!
Written on Nov 01, 2025 after therapy with Karen for 1 year and 7 months on issues concerning trauma and abuse, and grief
She is a great counselor and she is there for you when you need her. God has truly blessed me with a great counselor
Written on Sep 23, 2025 after therapy with Karen for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, grief, and self esteem
Karen has been an incredible therapist, offering unwavering support and genuine care for my progress. She always helps me navigate my emotions with clarity, providing thoughtful advice when I need it most. I truly appreciate her transparency, which has encouraged me to embrace my feelings rather than avoid them. Her guidance has given me the strength to grieve, process, and grow. I couldn’t have asked for a better therapist to walk with me through this season of my life!
Written on May 30, 2025 after therapy with Karen for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Talking with Karen is like talking with a life time friend. I feel that I will benefit greatly from her knowledge and understanding.
Written on Apr 23, 2025 after therapy with Karen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Professional and personable
Written on Apr 08, 2025 after therapy with Karen for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, and grief
Great therapist that listens and makes a tremendous effort to understand your situation. Great for anyone with Myasthenia Gravis or Chronic life changing disease… highly recommended Karen!
Written on Apr 02, 2025 after therapy with Karen for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, grief, and coping with life changes
Karen cares. Not afraid to call you on your bull either. But offers a great ear and excellent suggestions on either fixing your current situation or coping with a situation that might not be fixable.
Written on Mar 29, 2025 after therapy with Karen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
Karen Jurls is an excellent therapist. She is professional, kind, caring, and top of her field. She gives you tools to work with and helps you think about issues in a different light to better help yourself heal.
Written on Dec 09, 2024 after therapy with Karen for 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, anger management, and coping with life changes
Karen has been such a great help . I. Very new to therapy but so far I am looking forward to each of our sessions. She let's me know her opinions as well as understanding what I'm saying.
Written on Nov 26, 2024 after therapy with Karen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
I really appreciate my therapist we’re only 2 sessions in and she has provided some great advice to me already.
Written on Nov 06, 2024 after therapy with Karen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, parenting issues, and self esteem
highly recommend
Written on Aug 15, 2024 after therapy with Karen for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Karen is always positive and has helped me through many problems. She is an excellent listener, and I'm so happy to have her in my corner! I would highly recommend her to everyone!
Written on Jun 15, 2024 after therapy with Karen for 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, career difficulties, and adhd
Karen has been awesome. Very helpful and knowledgeable, will definitely keep seeing her!
Written on Jun 11, 2024 after therapy with Karen for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
Karen is very direct and understands my needs. She puts things in a perspective that I'm able to look at all outcomes
Written on Apr 07, 2024 after therapy with Karen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, and career difficulties
Karen was great she listened to me and gave me great advice
Written on Mar 14, 2024 after therapy with Karen for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Karen is amazing! Supportive, relatable and supportive . She has the been in the industry for years and has helped me implement strategies that have vastly improved my life. She is the best!
Written on Aug 21, 2023 after therapy with Karen for 1 year and 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Ms. Karen is very approachable, easy to talk too, and non-judgmental. She has been a great support in dealing with my anxiety, depression, and several life issues. She has helped with grief of losing a spouse to adjusting to a new job, a new spouse, and other life changes. I strongly recommend Ms. Karen to anyone that needs an ear. Also, Betterhelp is cost effective as well as convenient with my work schedule.
Written on Jul 20, 2023 after therapy with Karen for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and adhd
Talking with Karen about things has been very helpful. I appreciate her insights very much! Would definitely recommend!
Written on Jun 26, 2023 after therapy with Karen for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
I appreciate her talking with me and holding me accountable. I can be a very difficult person sometimes and she seems to take me well.
Written on May 26, 2023 after therapy with Karen for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Karen reaches out to me often via text message to see how I’m doing and is a fantastic person! Highly recommend
Written on May 16, 2023 after therapy with Karen for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and anger management
Karen has helped me see things I couldn't see before.
Written on Apr 10, 2023 after therapy with Karen for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and self esteem
My experience with my therapist, Karen, has been positive and rewarding. She understands my situation and challenges . I look forward to our sessions and always feel great after we speak. I have recommended this app to several people including my adult children.
Written on Mar 30, 2023 after therapy with Karen for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Karen listens to how I’m feeling and gives great advice and ideas on how I could handle the things I’m dealing with. I really appreciate that she listens and understands what I’m going through.
Written on Mar 23, 2023 after therapy with Karen for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, and sleeping disorders
Karen has been so helpful and understanding in helping me get over some of my past traumas. Highly recommend!
Written on Mar 16, 2023 after therapy with Karen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Karen was absolutely amazing in helping me through an incredibly hard life event. She was able to see right through me and quickly asses what steps needed to be done for my healing and self-work journey. Would absolutely recommend her to anyone!
Written on Feb 14, 2023 after therapy with Karen for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues
Since day one I have felt comfortable talking to my therapist. She’s quick to understand and I appreciate the knowledge I have gained thanks to her during our short time period . Thank you for being there for me mrs Karen I appreciate you ❤️
Written on Feb 07, 2023 after therapy with Karen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Karen has been nothing short of amazing.
Written on Feb 03, 2023 after therapy with Karen for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Working with Karen has been wonderful, just what I needed to help me get to a place where I could accept a situation, that I can’t change.
She was a perfect fit for me and my issues.
I’m extremely grateful!
Written on Jan 10, 2023 after therapy with Karen for 6 months on issues concerning relationship issues
My therapist Karen Jurls listens to me and have so many helpful and encouraging coping skills to share with me in every session. I highly recommend her to anyone who is looking for individual counseling or any counseling that she have expertise in. I truly look forward to every scheduled session we've had so far.
Written on Dec 15, 2022 after therapy with Karen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Karen has been outstanding, and has been a tremendous help to me in processing my grief, and especially with moving forward in my life. I can’t imagine having a better match.
Written on Dec 07, 2022 after therapy with Karen for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Nice lady
Written on Sep 06, 2022 after therapy with Karen for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, and trauma and abuse
The best therapist I’ve worked with!
Written on Jul 07, 2022 after therapy with Karen for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and anger management
Karen has made a huge difference in my mental health and personal relationships. I feel like I am taking meaningful steps in my life towards becoming a more caring and happy person through her help and advice.
Written on Jun 19, 2022 after therapy with Karen for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Karen is very easy to talk to and she understands what my needs are.
Written on May 13, 2022 after therapy with Karen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and anger management
I’ve only had one session so far, but am really pleased and happy with this app and Mrs. Karen. I like the fact that she reaches out in between session and not just talk to me only at session time.
Written on May 04, 2022 after therapy with Karen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, and anger management
Absolutely amazing therapist. So glad I was paired with Karen she has been very helpful on my journey
Written on Mar 18, 2022 after therapy with Karen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Karen is the BEST
Written on Mar 15, 2022 after therapy with Karen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and anger management
Very good and professional. Prompt response uses numerous different types of therapy.
Written on Mar 02, 2022 after therapy with Karen for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, anger management, and career difficulties
Ms. Karen has been a very supportive and attentive!
Written on Jan 26, 2022 after therapy with Karen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Karen has been an excellent therapist for me
She's been very supportive and responsive. I recommend her highly.
Written on Jan 13, 2022 after therapy with Karen for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, coaching, and adhd
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