I am a licensed clinical social worker with over thirty-five years of experience assisting adults and couples with challenges such as stress, depression, anxiety, self-worth, abuse/trauma, chronic and acute health concerns, grief, loss, end of life issues, and finding connections to spirituality apart from traditional organized religion. I was also a licensed practical nurse years ago and have completed a year of health coaching training. I am passionate about the food/mood connection and its bridge between physical and mental health. I have also taken some graduate level courses in complementary and alternative medicine because I also have a special interest in holistic health and healing.
I have a very eclectic approach that draws from multiple modalities. I have a background in traditional psychotherapy, but prefer to come from a "whole person" strength-based approach rather than the traditional "illness-based" approach. I like to use the other senses in addition to "the mind" and might make use of music, art, movement, or even aromatherapy approaches.
My approach seeks to offer genuine acceptance of who you are right now, helping you discover who you would like to be, and finding ways with you to make progress toward your goals. Edison said, "I have not failed. I have just found 10,000 ways that do not work." I would appreciate an opportunity to look with you to finding ways that DO work for you.
Thank you for looking at my information. If you think we might work well together, please get in touch. If you don't feel a connection to me, there are many other very qualified persons on this site. Don't give up! Keep looking till you find someone that you think you would work well with! Someone is out there in the other profiles that would be a good match for you! I wish you the best, and applaud your courage in being willing to take a look at other options for your life if you are feeling troubled.
Professional experience
30 yrs in practice
Stress, AnxietyGriefSelf esteem, MotivationCoping with life changes
Additional areas of focus:LGBT, Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse, Intimacy-related issues, Depression, Compassion fatigue, Aging and geriatric issues, Attachment issues, BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Communication problems, Divorce and separation, Family of origin issues, Gender dysphoria, Guilt and shame, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Post-traumatic stress, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Visually impaired, Women's issues, Workplace issues
Services offered
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License information
KS LSCSW LSCSW 1496
MT LCSW BBH-LCSW-LIC-62799
AZ LCSW LCSW-21937
OR LCSW L14851
MO LCSW 2022026451
NV LCSW 11141-C
WA LICSW LW00004122
ID LCSW LCSW-44088
Reviews
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I have been working with Karen for over a year, and she is absolutely incredible. From the very beginning, she has been kind, understanding, and genuinely invested in helping me work through my challenges. Her support and guidance have been life-changing—I’ve made so much progress with her help and feel stronger, more confident, and more equipped to handle life’s obstacles.
Karen is incredibly responsive and always makes me feel heard and valued. She creates a safe and welcoming space where I can be completely honest without fear of judgment. Her compassion and insight are unmatched, and she has a remarkable way of understanding my needs and helping me find clarity and solutions.
I cannot recommend Karen enough. If you’re looking for someone who is supportive, professional, and truly exceptional at what they do, Karen is the therapist for you. She has made a profound difference in my life, and I am so grateful for her.
Written on Jan 17, 2025 after therapy with Karen for 1 year and 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
I especially appreciate how much she listens and compares my experience or observations to either clarify my view or outline my contradictions or challenges. Karen has done this with an incredible voice of compassion.
Written on Jul 16, 2024 after therapy with Karen for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Such and amazing experience from day 1!
Written on Jun 18, 2024 after therapy with Karen for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
10/10. One of the best therapists out there.
Written on May 23, 2024 after therapy with Karen for 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion
Karen is compassionate and a skilled therapist.
Written on May 19, 2024 after therapy with Karen for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and career difficulties
Karen has helped me through one of the toughest experiences of my life. I literally lost everything and my life has changed so much. Karen would listen comfort and her suggestions help me hang in. My journey in this phase is not over but I know with the help I've received from Karen I can manage the rough patches.
Written on Jan 28, 2024 after therapy with Karen for 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and coping with life changes
She has been amazing with listening and providing guidance. It sure helps to have someone to just talk to. She checks in to see how your doing and that helps so much.
Written on Jan 22, 2024 after therapy with Karen for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes
Great listener and helper. Not pushy or overwhelming
Written on Dec 19, 2023 after therapy with Karen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, anger management, and career difficulties
I’ve only had a few sessions with her so far, and she’s absolutely amazing. She’s an amazing listener and advice giver. And if she hasn’t heard from me she’s made sure to check in with me
Written on Nov 28, 2023 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, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd
Professional, understanding, caring.
Written on Aug 03, 2023 after therapy with Karen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, family conflicts, grief, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Karen is an amazing therapist. From day one she listen and has given me the insight that I need to try to figure out things.
Written on Jul 17, 2023 after therapy with Karen for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, lgbt, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Karen is absolutely fabulous. One of the best therapists I’ve ever had — hands down!
Written on Jul 12, 2023 after therapy with Karen for 1 year and 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes
Karen has been extremely helpful with me trying to understand how and why I feel the way I do about multiple problems I am facing.
Written on May 06, 2023 after therapy with Karen for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety
Karen is amazing. She’s the breath of fresh air I’ve needed for over a year!
Written on Apr 19, 2023 after therapy with Karen for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Karen is a very caring and understanding therapist. She provides different avenues to help you through what your needs are. No judging, just good advice and great listening skills.
Written on Apr 13, 2023 after therapy with Karen for 4 months on issues concerning addictions, grief, and eating disorders
She was wonderful and sympathetic!
Written on Mar 07, 2023 after therapy with Karen for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
Very helpful, strong listening skills. Offered great advice which I communicated to my wife, and my wife acted upon, thus moving us in a positive direction.
Written on Feb 26, 2023 after therapy with Karen for 4 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, and intimacy-related issues
Karen is a good listener and soothing to talk with. Been very happy with her!
Written on Dec 23, 2022 after therapy with Karen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem
Wonderful
Written on Nov 12, 2022 after therapy with Karen for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, coping with life changes, and adhd
She’s kind and wants to hear what I have to say but is also not closed off when we are talking about a subject. She doesn’t try to force me to only talk about myself. It’s more like a conversation than a series of questions to get me to dive deep.
Written on Sep 29, 2022 after therapy with Karen for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
Only reservation is the out of pocket expense for a retiree on a limited budget
Written on Sep 24, 2022 after therapy with Karen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, eating disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Karen Murphree is very helpful and an absolutely wonderful person to talk to. She’s extremely kind and absolutely helpful.
Written on Aug 18, 2022 after therapy with Karen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Karen is deeply caring and an outstanding partner in the therapy process. She knows her stuff, and is great at normalizing a range of feelings and experiences. She has taught me a ton about grief, about taking my time and letting it unfold- then honoring the experience. She remembers things from session to session that I forgot I said and gently weaves them back into our conversation. She's the best therapist I've ever had.
Written on Jul 21, 2022 after therapy with Karen for 2 months on issues concerning grief
Karen has helped me through a great life transition. So thankful
Written on Jul 19, 2022 after therapy with Karen for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue
She is very nice and compassionate.
Written on Jun 16, 2022 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, and anger management
I have already recommended the Better Help counseling option to several friends. I didn't specifically recommend Karen because these friends have some very different issues. I appreciated the fact that Better Help supposedly takes into account what your issues are and recommends a therapist who would be appropriate for those issues. For example, one friend is experiencing worrying levels of paranoia. She thinks the FBI is watching her and has been moving things around in her house.
Written on May 04, 2022 after therapy with Karen for 1 month on issues concerning depression, grief, and coping with life changes
Karen is the only therapist ive had that has truly listened and provides very helpful feedback and encouragement. Im very greatful for her guidance and openness.
Written on Apr 05, 2022 after therapy with Karen for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, and adhd
She very kind and caring. She checks in and sees how I'm doing, at the beginning of a session, and in-between sessions. She is great at listening and giving feedback to help make progress.
Written on Apr 01, 2022 after therapy with Karen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
One of the best! Listens and provokes conversation!
Written on Mar 15, 2022 after therapy with Karen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
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