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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
35yrs 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 / Nonmonogamous 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.
Listens well discusses things in a way I can understand, makes my feelings feel validated
Written on Apr 09, 2024 after therapy with Karen for 2 weeks on issues concerning trauma and abuse, and grief
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
I’ve had multiple traumas that have needed to be addressed for a long time. Karen has helped me immensely and together we’ve been able to make progress with my healing.
Written on Feb 08, 2024 after therapy with Karen for 2 years on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and trauma and abuse
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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