Hello, my name is Karen Kavaloski and I am a LPC in New Mexico, North Carolina and in Missouri. I was originally licensed as a counselor in 2009 while working in Arizona by the State of North Carolina after making a career change from a almost 30 year history in nursing. My passion since I was a young adult was counseling and it took me almost 30 years to achieve my goal of becoming a counselor. I was a Marine wife for almost 30 years and have traveled allot, I have 3 children and 5 grandchildren. My youngest, a son, and one of my grandchildren are severely autistic so I can identify with the stress and struggles some families have with managing special needs within their family. I am also a cancer survivor. I believe we all have an ability to heal the body, mind and soul and I consciously strive daily to be an active participant in my life and support and encourage others to do the same. My education beyond my nursing and counseling includes a Masters in Business Administration and a Doctorate in (Christian) Ministries.
I have worked primarily over this past 17 years with trauma and substance abuse in the adult population with about 3 years working with the teenage population in these areas. I also have worked about 5 years total with prison reentry and counseling individuals and families with histories of incarceration in state and federal prison. I believe in working with individuals and families to achieve their highest goals. I believe the client is the expert in his/her own life and I fully encourage one to strive to work towards building a strong foundation within themselves and their families whatever that looks like to them, to that end I use focused solution therapy, internal systems therapy, mindfulness/compassion therapy, cognitive and cognitive behavioral, dialectical therapy, emotional freedom techniques and/or neurolinguistic techniques . I am also the author and publisher self help books under my Sacred Self Workbook Series
Outside my therapy practice, I spend my leisure time reading. meditation/praying and gardening. I do light exercise daily.
Professional experience
17 yrs in practice
Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationshipsAnger managementCoping with life changes
Additional areas of focus:Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Depression, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Adoption and foster care, Aging and geriatric issues, Attachment issues, Blended family issues, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, Fertility issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Phobias, Postpartum depression, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Sex addiction, Sexual dysfunction, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Somatization, Women's issues, Workplace issues
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In short time built trust in Karen’s guidance
Written on Mar 04, 2026 after therapy with Karen for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and parenting issues
Very helpful
Written on Feb 05, 2026 after therapy with Karen for 2 weeks on issues concerning anger management
Karen is a great listener. She has a calm manner and shows complete understanding of the situation. I recommend her.
Written on Jan 13, 2026 after therapy with Karen for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and sleeping disorders
Karen is amazing. She makes me feel safe as a woman of color and has loads of techniques and empathy to get me through the week. I've never had such a good therapist and I've got to dozens over my lifetime. If you are hesitant, let me reassure you that she is the best of the best. I am bipolar and CPTSD and she just gets me.
Written on Jan 10, 2026 after therapy with Karen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
In just a few sessions with Karen, I have already made enormous progress. She has a vast wealth of knowledge, experience, and resources that she shares with her clients, especially in relation to addiction problems. Highly recommend!
Written on Jan 08, 2026 after therapy with Karen for 2 weeks on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, and grief
Amazing and thoughtful. Remembers small details of my history that most people would forget. Make her therapy insightful and engaging.
Written on Jan 06, 2026 after therapy with Karen for 4 years and 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, anger management, and coping with life changes
Great talking
Written on Dec 17, 2025 after therapy with Karen for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, sleeping disorders, and career difficulties
Amazing therapist. Explains things so clearly and she is very knowledgeable.
Written on Oct 29, 2025 after therapy with Karen for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Karen has been very kind and knowledgeable, she has helped me deal a lot with a recent breakup, and shares advice, experience, and workbooks that go above and beyond what I could have asked for. I really do think God put her in my life for a purpose, and I am grateful .
Written on Oct 28, 2025 after therapy with Karen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
Karen is amazing. She is great at bringing in common experience and connecting. I enjoy her expertise and wisdom.
Written on Sep 22, 2025 after therapy with Karen for 2 weeks
Karen is awesome. She listens and asks the right questions to get to the root of the problem. Then she has the knowledge to help you through it. She doesn't fix your problem. She gives you the tools so YOU can work through and solve the problem. She has the perfect ratio of listening and giving counsel. She is direct, but never unkind. She explains things and allows you to process before continuing.
Written on Sep 20, 2025 after therapy with Karen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Always willing to help.
Written on Sep 08, 2025 after therapy with Karen for 1 year and 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, and self esteem
Karen Kavaloski is a very good therapist. I am impressed with her competency and care.
Written on Sep 04, 2025 after therapy with Karen for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, and compassion fatigue
Very helpful
Written on Sep 03, 2025 after therapy with Karen for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and anger management
Karen is wonderful! So easy to speak with and always supportive and caring
Written on Aug 26, 2025 after therapy with Karen for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Karen has helped me manage stress, practice self care and communicate more effectively. I strongly recommend her.
Written on Aug 21, 2025 after therapy with Karen for 1 month on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, and trauma and abuse
The best of the best. She is clearly an expert at what she does. Thank you.
Written on Jul 29, 2025 after therapy with Karen for 1 year and 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
I have had my fair share of therapy and I have seen the most growth in the shortest amount of time with Karen! I love the way she explains things and its to the point. I also appreciate the tools she gives me to apply to my life. She has helped me get my life back and I cant thank her enough!
Written on Jul 22, 2025 after therapy with Karen for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem
Talking with Karen is easy. She is compassionate and insightful. She listens to understand and encourage. She offers real suggestions designed to get you thinking and help challenge you to begin real positive change.
Written on Jul 17, 2025 after therapy with Karen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and self esteem
Karen was my second therapist, as my first therapist and I had a completely different moral compass. I almost gave up, but gave it one more try. My session with Karen was absolutely wonderful. She has real life experience that related to my life. I was especially grateful for her very Christian attitude and support. She gave me breathing exercises to help with my anxiety and at the end of the session, I felt so much better..
Written on Jun 27, 2025 after therapy with Karen for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and family conflicts
Karen is extremely insightful and knowledgeable. She is very good at helping me get a good understanding of what issues I am facing and how to resolve them!
Written on Feb 24, 2025 after therapy with Karen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes
Love Karen! I have been with her for a while, and I always enjoy my sessions and how beneficial they are.
Written on Oct 22, 2024 after therapy with Karen for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes
Karen listens and knows me. She always offers great advice and sends me helpful tips to improve my life.
Written on Sep 25, 2024 after therapy with Karen for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and family conflicts
Karen has been great!!!
Written on Sep 11, 2024 after therapy with Karen for 1 year and 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, and anger management
Karen in a kind, supportive and knowledgeable therapist.
Written on Sep 05, 2024 after therapy with Karen for 3 months on issues concerning addictions
She is very professional and caring at the same time! She has helped me so much, she’s very attentive and always on point. I recommend her
Written on Sep 03, 2024 after therapy with Karen for 1 year and 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Helped work thru and gave insite to my situation!
Written on Aug 25, 2024 after therapy with Karen for 2 years and 11 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, and intimacy-related issues
I have been very happy with my therapist. I can tell she's really listening and she makes me feel comfortable. I feel like she personalizes my treatment and makes changes based on my current needs.
Written on Aug 22, 2024 after therapy with Karen for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
She is great!
Written on Jul 27, 2024 after therapy with Karen for 1 year and 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue
Amazing therapist!
Written on Jul 14, 2024 after therapy with Karen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
Karen is a no-nonsense therapist. She understands through her active listening and her empathy exudes through the virtual platforms. By far the best therapist I’ve ever had.
Written on Jul 10, 2024 after therapy with Karen for 1 year and 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, compassion f
Has a great understanding of my situation and how to help.
Written on Jul 01, 2024 after therapy with Karen for 2 weeks on issues concerning addictions
Experienced. Professional. Perfect combination of no-nonsense and compassion. Just who I needed.
Written on Jun 16, 2024 after therapy with Karen for 2 months on issues concerning depression, grief, and coping with life changes
Karen is very responsive, respectful, intuitive, and helpful. She’s a good listener and is appropriately responsive.
Written on Jun 03, 2024 after therapy with Karen for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Karen is the most amazing and most talented therapist I’ve ever come across. I absolutely love and adore her!
Written on Jun 03, 2024 after therapy with Karen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, and self esteem
Karen is really great!
Written on May 23, 2024 after therapy with Karen for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Karen has been so helpful to me. After my first session in fact, I learned a tool that has improved my daily life. I look forward to speaking with her each week and value her life/career experiences. She is lovely, puts me as easy and gives me simple but helpful practices to put into place.
Written on May 19, 2024 after therapy with Karen for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
She is very helpful in providing worksheets, techniques, and advice to encourage me in becoming a better me She has worked with me for some time now. I am a much more relaxed and balanced person than I was at the beginning of my therapy journey.
Written on May 10, 2024 after therapy with Karen for 1 year and 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, and adhd
Excellent therapist who honed in on my issues immediately. She has been very helpful and understanding.
Written on May 06, 2024 after therapy with Karen for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
Karen is an amazing woman that knows how to get you to look within yourself and find the answers making a lasting change. I have really enjoyed working with her and have lofted a lot of weight from my shoulders by following her advice.
Written on Apr 12, 2024 after therapy with Karen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
She is great!!!
Written on Mar 07, 2024 after therapy with Karen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, and anger management
She has been so helpful through such a tough time in my life. She listens and gives feedback. She doesn’t tell me what I want to hear she tells me what I need to hear. I have also learned a lot and have been able to process my emotions a lot better than I ever used to.
Written on Mar 04, 2024 after therapy with Karen for 3 months on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
It has been nothing short of humbling to work with Karen. Her skill set and the ability to deliver it in a manner that is consistently effective and efficient with me is truly a blessing. I was grateful to have found a therapist I clicked with. So if you are seeking someone who can get you to the roots of things Karen is there and she has yet to fall short. Anyone who has her as a therapist will likely agree.
Written on Mar 03, 2024 after therapy with Karen for 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, anger management, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
She is great help very insightful and always a great support and listener in time of need. She offers great expertise as well and is well versed in human psychology
Written on Feb 24, 2024 after therapy with Karen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, and relationship issues
Karen is great at listening and pointing out details in what I am saying that helps me understand my situation and feelings more clearly. She also helps me build upon those realizations by walking through scenarios to build boundaries for myself so I can lead a safer and happier life. She checks in regularly so even though I sometimes felt nervous about therapy, her prompts always gave me an opportunity to open up and encouraged me to do so.
Written on Feb 23, 2024 after therapy with Karen for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Responsive, kind, helpful
Written on Jan 28, 2024 after therapy with Karen for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
An amazing therapist who continues to help add value to my plight. I’m very thankful for the help.
Written on Jan 22, 2024 after therapy with Karen for 2 years and 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd
Kind, helpful, considerate, non judgmental, and works with you and your needs.
Written on Jan 16, 2024 after therapy with Karen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Karen is insightful and kind. She has taken a great, proactive interest in my health and that of my family. I am grateful to have her as my therapist
Written on Jan 11, 2024 after therapy with Karen for 6 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, and coaching
I have been working with Karen for 1.5 years now, and she has not only been a foundation for me but has taught me how to be that foundation for myself. Through exercises and tips, self-reflection, and guided active work, I feel much more at peace in my life. Thank you for the safe platform, thank you Karen for all that you do, I appreciate you more than you know.
Written on Dec 30, 2023 after therapy with Karen for 1 year and 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Karen is an amazing therapist! Very knowledgeable in every area! Highly recommended!
Written on Dec 19, 2023 after therapy with Karen for 1 month on issues concerning relationship issues
I've had several therapists outside of betterhelp but Karen is by far the best. I never have to worry about being judged and helps change my perspective on things that have me anxiety. I would recommend her to anyone struggling with mental health and I genuinely mean that.
Written on Nov 23, 2023 after therapy with Karen for 1 year and 8 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, depression, self esteem, and family conflicts
She is absolutely amazing! She listens to me and supports me. She so sweet and very kind, gives me different ways to handle my stress and anxiety. Is always there for me when I need her. She’s helped me grow so much in just a year and I would recommend her to anyone for sure! ❤️
Written on Nov 21, 2023 after therapy with Karen for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Karen is awesome!! She listens and let's me vent when I need to. Then offers great suggestions that have helped me tremendously. I would highly recommend Karen and enjoy our time together. She seems more like a friend than a therapist, but stays objective.
Written on Nov 01, 2023 after therapy with Karen for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and career difficulties
I really like how I feel listened to and understood and supported by Karen.
Written on Oct 24, 2023 after therapy with Karen for 1 month on issues concerning trauma and abuse, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Ms.K is a blessing!!! She helped me get out of a very toxic environment after almost 11 times trying to leave. She truly helped me re-discover myself and what I need to be the best version of ME! Sending love to her always! BH is worth every Penny!!
Written on Oct 22, 2023 after therapy with Karen for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Karen is patient and understanding. She has really helped me in so many ways. I look forward to my sessions with her!
Written on Oct 01, 2023 after therapy with Karen for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and trauma and abuse
Excellent listener, gives good feedback with useful practices specific to my concerns
Written on Aug 18, 2023 after therapy with Karen for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, addictions, relationship issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Karen is a wonderful therapist. She is wonderful at holding space and listening. She has a way of saying things, offering a suggestion for example, that really lands with me - I receive the message in a way I hadnt before, or hadnt thought about before. I can tell she has such a kind and caring heart. And I like that she “tells it like i need to hear it” sometimes. She is very good. Lucky to have connected with her.
Written on Aug 16, 2023 after therapy with Karen for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and coaching
Karen is courteous, respectful, caring, and supportive. She listens without judgement, attentively, and helps you figure out what’s best for you. She doesn’t give you the answers, she gives constructive feedback and supportive materials to allow you to be your own guide.
Written on Aug 04, 2023 after therapy with Karen for 9 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes
She is amazing. I signed up and got paired with her after my panic disorder diagnosis. After she helped me heal, I quit therapy. But had to come back after my mom passed. She basically “cures” me. She is just fabulous.
Written on Jun 27, 2023 after therapy with Karen for 1 year and 8 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and grief
Karen has been a great asset to me. Helping me to keep my mind at ease in stressful situations.
Written on Jun 11, 2023 after therapy with Karen for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
Karen has been amazing from the first session she has really changed my way of thinking for the better and improved my outlook on life
Written on May 27, 2023 after therapy with Karen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, and sleeping disorders
Karen is incredibly passionate about her work and compassionate towards me. She has been the support I needed to get where I am today.
Written on Apr 25, 2023 after therapy with Karen for 7 months on issues concerning family conflicts
Karen has been a blessing in my life. She has helped me in ways I didn’t think possible. Her knowledge and skill at her job are unmatched. I was in a dark place and unsure how I could get through the hard times but after working with Karen I am in a much different place. She listens so well and has given me the skills to work through my issues. Thank you, Karen for how you have helped me.
Written on Apr 22, 2023 after therapy with Karen for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and self esteem
Karen is awesome. She really listens and offers real things I can do to help me now. She cares about my success
Written on Apr 05, 2023 after therapy with Karen for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
Karen is amazing! She’s thoughtful and full of knowledge. The homework and tools I receive have been a huge step in the right direction! Thank you Karen
Written on Mar 30, 2023 after therapy with Karen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, anger management, and coping with life changes
Karen is amazing! She listens really well, is present and focused on me during our sessions, and has given me good advice for my situation and helped me navigate keeping my anxiety under control! 10/10 would recommend her!
Written on Mar 24, 2023 after therapy with Karen for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Karen is a good listener and gave me tools to help me get through the problems I am dealing with. I would highly recommend her services!
Written on Mar 18, 2023 after therapy with Karen for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and coping with life changes
Karen is a wonderful therapist and a great listener who is able to relate to middle aged women, and provide support, clarity, and a refreshing perspective on things that might be right there but overlooked.
I would recommend her to anyone!
Written on Feb 26, 2023 after therapy with Karen for 1 year and 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes
Karen is well educated in her field. She is straight forward and does Not beat around the bush. She tells you exactly what needs to happen in regards to every scenario. Although I have not done what she has told me yet fully bc I’m still trying to hold on to my girl friend selfishly. I’m doing my best to be more loving and open up to my gf. It’s an uphill battle daily! Stay Positive:)
Written on Feb 18, 2023 after therapy with Karen for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, and adhd
Karen is an excellent therapist who truly takes the time to meet you where you are. Highly recommended!
Written on Feb 17, 2023 after therapy with Karen for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Karen is amazing and has helped me work through a very painful divorce and regain confidence in myself and set boundaries in my life!
Written on Jan 25, 2023 after therapy with Karen for 1 year and 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and career difficulties
Karen made such a difference in my life. Words cannot express the respect and gratitude I have for her.
Written on Jan 23, 2023 after therapy with Karen for 11 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
I really enjoyed sessions with Ms. Karen. She listens and encourages exploring new feelings. Since working with her, my inner voice has become more gentle and more inquisitive, rather than harsh and judgmental. I valued our time so much and I will always be grateful for our work together.
Written on Jan 17, 2023 after therapy with Karen for 1 year and 4 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, and grief
I can’t thank Karen enough for helping me see and make the choices necessary to live the kind of life that I never thought would be possible. She is incredibly kind, patient and knowledgeable of all sorts of therapy techniques that have allowed me to play a more active role in my life.
Written on Jan 16, 2023 after therapy with Karen for 1 year and 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety
Karen was a perfect fit for my needs. She was concise and the tools she taught me are amazingly helpful.
Written on Jan 02, 2023 after therapy with Karen for 2 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, parenting issues, self esteem, and anger management
Karen is a thoughtful, wise and experienced therapist. I have worked with her for over a year, where she has been of great help to me, not to provide me with answers but to enable me to find most of the answers or realisations I needed by myself.
Written on Dec 27, 2022 after therapy with Karen for 1 year and 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and sleeping disorders
Karen is absolutely amazing! She truly has helped me so much. I would highly recommend!
Written on Dec 22, 2022 after therapy with Karen for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, grief, sleeping disorders, and self esteem
I absolutely LOVE Mrs. Karen! She’s so amazing and concerned. She’s attentive and nurturing. I don’t know how I’ve made it without her! I was paired perfectly!
Written on Nov 28, 2022 after therapy with Karen for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
Just starting out but so far it’s working out for me
Written on Oct 31, 2022 after therapy with Karen for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and anger management
Love Karen! She’s been very considerate and has been very helpful! I’ve had her for a couple of months!
Written on Oct 29, 2022 after therapy with Karen for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, eating disorders, self esteem, and coaching
Karen is professional, knowledgeable, and shares concepts and ideas for my tool box readily. I appreciate her and recommend her!
Written on Oct 19, 2022 after therapy with Karen for 2 weeks on issues concerning trauma and abuse
Karen is a fantastic therapist, she has helped and supported me through a huge amount. I am grateful every day for her support.
Written on Oct 06, 2022 after therapy with Karen for 1 year on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, parenting issues, and coping with life changes
Karen has been very beneficial to work with for my self improvement. Would highly recommend her to anyone!
Written on Oct 03, 2022 after therapy with Karen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
I'm very happy with Karen as my therapist. She has been better than I had hoped for in helping me reach my goals.
Written on Sep 26, 2022 after therapy with Karen for 5 months on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, and anger management
Karen is fantastic, I am going through mental and emotional hell and for the first time in my life when experiencing this which I have prior to now. Karen is helping and guiding me to begin to heal.
Written on Sep 20, 2022 after therapy with Karen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
I so appreciate Karen and the way she helps guide me through my situations. She is easy to talk to and understands my issues and comes back with different helpful perspectives. Practical and helpful tips to apply. She is caring, supportive and responsive and just an overall great partner.
Written on Sep 01, 2022 after therapy with Karen for 1 year and 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, eating disorders, and self esteem
I only had one session with Karen so far, but I think she did a great job and made me look at things a different way in a couple areas. I will say, it is difficult to find times to meet that go with my schedule because times fill up very fast.
Written on Aug 28, 2022 after therapy with Karen for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety
Karen is very knowledgeable and easy to talk to! I’ve taken this work in counseling to a whole new level!!!
Written on Aug 14, 2022 after therapy with Karen for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, and self esteem
Karen is wonderful. She really has an understanding and gives great feedback and advice.
Written on Jul 10, 2022 after therapy with Karen for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes
Karen is wonderful, very encouraging, and an awesome listener.
Written on Jul 03, 2022 after therapy with Karen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
Dr Kavaloski is incredible. I have had poor experiences with other therapists, but Dr. Kavaloski is a whole different category. She is a wonderful listener with great empathy and expertise who can give you informed insight into yourself, as well as recommend other services available to give you additional help and support. Incredibly educated and kind.
Written on Jun 25, 2022 after therapy with Karen for 2 weeks on issues concerning trauma and abuse
Karen was immediately able to understand the issues I was facing and started right away in helping me to make a positive change. After my first session I was ready to move forward in a way I hadn’t been in quite a while. The advice she gives is fashioned in a way that one must really be able and willing to work. I don’t think that someone who needs a lot of pushing could flourish with Karen, as she seems to base her therapy on an individual taking control and really practicing the exercises she suggests. That being said, in no way does she push or insist or pressure. She makes sure that I take things slowly, one day at a time, and ensures i know that progress DOES happen, albeit sometimes slowly and that’s ok.
Written on Jun 21, 2022 after therapy with Karen for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Karen is very patient. She listens to me and lets me talk. She gives feedback and assigned homework. I really like working with her I’m so glad I heard this commercial on the radio.
Written on Jun 15, 2022 after therapy with Karen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, and self esteem
Karen is the best therapist that's I've ever had- hands down; she understands me on so many levels, is incredibly patient, kind & caring
Written on Jun 11, 2022 after therapy with Karen for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, depression, self esteem, relationship issues, family conflicts, and coping with life changes
Karen is wise and and compassionate. She creates a comfortable setting and offers many suggestions and tools to implement into my life.
Written on Jun 11, 2022 after therapy with Karen for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
I've only had 2 sessions with Karen, but I feel we have connected well, and I have felt able to open up to her about my issues/concerns. She has provided me with some strategies and tools. She listens, but also advises. I am very grateful to her for her support.
Written on Jun 04, 2022 after therapy with Karen for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and self esteem
She is a great therapist
Written on May 22, 2022 after therapy with Karen for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and anger management
Karen is amazing! She listens, offers advice, and helps me work through how to handle specific situations. I cannot thank Karen enough for her help!
Written on May 20, 2022 after therapy with Karen for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Karen has helped me identify my needs in ways I've never thought about, she provokes mindfulness and self reflection without being obvious. It feels like regular conversation followed by "light bulb" moments.
Written on May 09, 2022 after therapy with Karen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
It is immensely helpful to talk with Karen. She is an awesome listener!
Written on May 08, 2022 after therapy with Karen for 8 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and coping with life changes
She’s awesome
Written on Apr 18, 2022 after therapy with Karen for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
Karen is very knowledgeable and empathetic. She is great at providing new perspectives on things I’ve been dwelling on for a long time. She is very easy to talk to.
Written on Apr 16, 2022 after therapy with Karen for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, parenting issues, and self esteem
Karen has been wonderful I feel comfortable when talking with her she helps me understand things abs how to handle Situations thank you Karen
Written on Mar 17, 2022 after therapy with Karen for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Karen is very knowledgeable and because if this is able to offer many offers t solutions to help me
Written on Mar 17, 2022 after therapy with Karen for 8 months on issues concerning addictions
Karen is the best. I always feel better after our sessions.
Written on Mar 16, 2022 after therapy with Karen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and grief
Love her support
Written on Mar 09, 2022 after therapy with Karen for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and anger management
Karen brings a wealthy of experience and wisdom to the therapy space. From the first conversation she is able to offer helpful tools to cope with my episodes. I highly recommend working with Karen if you are trying to deal with anger management issues.
Written on Mar 08, 2022 after therapy with Karen for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, anger management, and compassion fatigue
In the short amount of time I have been speaking with Karen, she has brought my awareness to new levels which has helped me to have a better over all well being.
Written on Mar 02, 2022 after therapy with Karen for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, parenting issues, and self esteem
Just great! Good listener. Encourages me for who I am.
Written on Feb 26, 2022 after therapy with Karen for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, and coping with life changes
Very skilled therapist. Gives you lots of tools and resources. Highly recommend her.
Written on Feb 26, 2022 after therapy with Karen for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
Karen is amazing!
Written on Feb 19, 2022 after therapy with Karen for 1 month on issues concerning relationship issues, and trauma and abuse
I find talking to Karen really helpful. She gives real world advice and specific strategies to help with things. I wasn't sure how she would be able to assist me when I first signed up, but after only a few weeks I feel more confident in dealing with my issues and know that I can talk about anything on my mind.
Written on Feb 10, 2022 after therapy with Karen for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, coping with life changes, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, and compassion fatigue
She really gets me. Not a lot of fluff. Real information to help me be a better me.
Written on Feb 09, 2022 after therapy with Karen for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, and intimacy-related issues
Karen is very understanding and is a great listener. She takes the time to understand other perspectives so that she can provide the best suggestions, advice, and resources. It is clear that she is passionate about being a therapist and wants to help people.
Written on Feb 08, 2022 after therapy with Karen for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Karen has been very helpful as a therapist. I’d recommend her to anyone but especially health care workers.
Written on Feb 01, 2022 after therapy with Karen for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, and compassion fatigue
Karen’s amazing and always keeps me level headed and focused on making changes that put me in a positive state mentally
Written on Jan 31, 2022 after therapy with Karen for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
I am so thankful for Karen! I feel she hears me, understands me, encourages me, corrects me, gives me very practical advice and homework and I am seeing improvements as i put in the hard work of change.
Written on Jan 27, 2022 after therapy with Karen for 2 weeks on issues concerning family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Great experience
Written on Jan 12, 2022 after therapy with Karen for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, self esteem, and coaching
Compassionate and understanding
Written on Jan 03, 2022 after therapy with Karen for 7 months on issues concerning grief, and coping with life changes
So far so good. She’s amazing!
Written on Dec 23, 2021 after therapy with Karen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes
I have just started sessions with Karen. I feel she understands what I am trying to work on. I like her directness. I feel she cares about what I am going through. I might have more to say as our sessions continue.
Written on Dec 21, 2021 after therapy with Karen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, family conflicts, and grief
I appreciate Karen's knowledge and expertise for using the right technique at the right moment. She is an excellent therapist. Makes me feel comfortable sharing and she provides helpful solutions on the spot. Karen validated my experience and is showing me how to let go, to not judge myself and others, and to be free. Like others who have posted, I feel better everyday. That there is hope my life can be different. Thank you Karen!
Written on Dec 18, 2021 after therapy with Karen for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and coaching
Working with Karen has been absolutely amazing and a very profound experience for me. Her approach to things is very helpful and extremely beneficial. I would highly recommend her to anyone I know that is seeking help. She is very good about explaining things in a very detailed and easy to grasp way. Can’t say enough good things honestly.
Written on Dec 18, 2021 after therapy with Karen for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, depression, self esteem, relationship issues, family conflicts, and coping with life changes
Karen is absolutely wonderful and has provided me with many helpful and key insights to dealing with my anxiety. I would highly recommend her to anyone!
Written on Dec 06, 2021 after therapy with Karen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
She is kind, patient, and the nicest therapist! Her experience is beyond anything and everything! She has changed my life perception and I am grateful to meet her!
Written on Dec 05, 2021 after therapy with Karen for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
I love my therapist very much she has been there for me and help me in ways I've never had help before I highly recommend her to anybody.
Written on Dec 03, 2021 after therapy with Karen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and coaching
Very helpful with just one session!
Written on Nov 30, 2021 after therapy with Karen for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and family conflicts
Karen is very responsive and knowledgeable. She has been a great support for me.
Written on Nov 01, 2021 after therapy with Karen for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, and self esteem
Great therapist, very caring and has a fitting name "Karen" that even rhymes with "care". She helped me alot and is highly recommended.
Written on Oct 31, 2021 after therapy with Karen for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, and anger management
Karen is great and always gives me honest advice!
Written on Oct 20, 2021 after therapy with Karen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
She seems to be very approachable and is sensitive. Great life experience and gives good advice.
Written on Oct 14, 2021 after therapy with Karen for 1 month on issues concerning relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, and self esteem
I really like Karen's style. She is very direct and to the point and I like that.
She responds quickly and her booking schedule times are good.
Kudos to Karen!
Written on Oct 09, 2021 after therapy with Karen for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Karen has been an amazing support since I’ve started better help. After only a couple of weeks, I feel more positive and focused on my future. She has validated my thoughts and emotions and provided useful skills to help me deal with my past experiences. I cannot recommend Karen enough. She has put me at ease in every session and provided real nuggets of insight that have supported me throughout my journey. I look forward to our sessions which is something I never thought I would say before. Karen allows you to talk about your experiences in a non judgemental way and is such a warm positive person to engage with.
Written on Sep 16, 2021 after therapy with Karen for 3 weeks on issues concerning addictions, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues
Karen is very easy to talk to and always gives me ideas of exercises and practices to choose from. If we don’t speak about a topic that came up a while ago, she checks in with me to make sure if the issue or thoughts have been solve.
Written on Sep 09, 2021 after therapy with Karen for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
Karen knows her way around trauma and for that I’m grateful. I spent so long scared and alone speaking with her has helped me get to the root of my issues .
Written on Sep 07, 2021 after therapy with Karen for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, coping with life changes, and coaching
I would like to thank Karen for the guidance and help that she has given me. She made me feel right at home from the very beginning, she has a friendly and kind soul! Karen listens to me, and for that I’m forever grateful.
Written on Aug 30, 2021 after therapy with Karen for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, and career difficulties
Karen has helped me through one of the most difficult points in my life. She's helpful, focused, calming and wise. Her knowledge and expertise has given me the courage to accept the challenges in my life, and to rise to the occasion, instead of hide in a corner.
Written on Aug 04, 2021 after therapy with Karen for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
My counselor has been very understanding and helpful.
Written on Aug 03, 2021 after therapy with Karen for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and bipolar disorder
Karen is WONDERFUL. What a gift to be able to talk with her. Thank you so much!
Written on Jul 17, 2021 after therapy with Karen for 2 weeks on issues concerning grief, self esteem, and adhd
Karen has really helped me. She works with me through my struggles and makes herself available to me and strongly supports my progress and recovery. I feel like she cares and like she has my best interest at heart.
Written on Jul 13, 2021 after therapy with Karen for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
She is lovely and gives worksheets which is great. Absolutely fun and loved it when we had our first phone session, she also has a send of humour which makes talking so much more easier
Written on Jul 05, 2021 after therapy with Karen for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and career difficulties
I have so much to thank Karen for! In only a few sessions I have made huge breakthroughs with my anxiety and OCD which I haven’t been able to do with anyone else. Her approach to counselling and the methods she shares are practical and can be put into place right away. She is so supportive, calm, patient and very easy to talk to. I feel listened to and understood and I am in such a better place in my life- I can’t wait to see how much more progress I can make. Thanks so much Karen!
Written on Jun 22, 2021 after therapy with Karen for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem
Karen is excellent
Written on Jun 16, 2021 after therapy with Karen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and adhd
Karen is caring and attentive and works with you to find tools and methods that actually work for you.
Written on Jun 13, 2021 after therapy with Karen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, eating disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Very knowledgeable and has my best interest in heart.
Written on Jun 10, 2021 after therapy with Karen for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, and self esteem
Karen has an excellent listening ear. She hears me and guides me while also allowing me to chose where to go. She draws from experience and helps reframe my situation. I like being able to both send messages and have video sessions. It works well with my varied schedule.
Written on May 29, 2021 after therapy with Karen for 2 weeks
Karen is a very nice person. I have never worked with a psychologist before, so, I don’t have anything to compare to. But, I am really touched with her gentle and humble nature. She has taught me a lot, EFT technique, meditation techniques, inner child work, so much more. She is so simple and open that I feel like a friend with her. She is very quick in replying. She gently listens to me without judgement. She is such a sweet person who’s helped me in sorting things out. She has taught me that no matter what life brings I stay as a warrior. I am so thankful to her and BetterHelp. Thanks Karen.
Written on May 24, 2021 after therapy with Karen for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and sleeping disorders
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