Hello....Welcome and thanks for reading my profile!
My name is Karen and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, in Texas!! I have a BA in Psychology and MS in Counseling Psychology. I have over 25 years experience in the counseling field, to include providing case management services; working with youth/adolescents and their families( school related issues, probation related issues); family conflict/relationship issues; adults; relationship concerns; parenting issues; grief and loss; depression/anxiety/stress management; self esteem/self confidence, motivation; anger issues; geriatric populations and the changes that accompany aging; and crisis work. I have experience in both individual and group settings, as well as working for various agencies and in private practice.
I can respect that talking about very personal concerns, to a stranger, (especially one you can't even see), is very difficult and may provoke some feelings of anxiety, on top of everything else you may be feeling! Therefore, one of my main goals for our time together, will be to develop a non threatening, non judgmental, trusting, relaxed and most importantly, a positive working relationship, helping you in your areas of need and concern, to help you get to a place of feeling better by providing guidance and support in making positive life changes! I will do my best as we go along to help you feel as comfortable as possible during our conversations/messages. While at times, I do tend to work with a Cognitive Behavioral style, helping you identify and realize how sometimes, thoughts, feelings, and choices can affect daily life and functioning, on many levels, I also don't think there is any one specific type of therapeutic style that will work for everyone, it is a matter of developing the therapeutic relationship and going where you, the client needs to go, to see and feel your progress, regardless of what style of counseling we use! I believe in compassion and positive reinforcement, and through our interactions, will utilize respect and sensitivity to your needs!!
Life is all about challenges and changes. Realizing that change is never easy, I do believe there are positive aspects even in the worst of situations, we just have to find those positives and at times, that is our biggest challenge!!!
I look forward to meeting you and helping you work through your life challenges to find those positives!!
So, I will look forward to hearing from you soon to begin your healing journey!
Again, thanks for reading my profile!
Until we talk again, take care!
Sincerely,
Karen
Additional areas of focus: Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Bipolar disorder
TX LPC 62054
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Karen Ross. 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.
She is very helpful and caring! Completely non-judgmental, empathetic, and encouraging. I have spent nearly two years with her, and we have progressed so much!
Written on May 21, 2018 after therapy with Karen for 2 years and 7 months
I consider myself so lucky to have Karen Ross as my counselor. She's a gem!
I'm going through a very tough separation at the moment and I've always found peace and wisdom in Karen's words. She never judged me, yet always advises me the right things to do. She always checks up on me even on days I find it hard to reply.
I have talked to her on BetterHelp a couple months ago and I stopped the counseling for a while cause I thought that things were going fine in my life. When I came back again I couldn't find her. I have tried three different counsellors and not a single one of them made me feel peace or took care of me as Karen does. So I made a request from BetterHelp to have her as my counselor again.
She is the best really. Very devoted and caring person. And the best asset for BetterHelp team.
Written on Aug 22, 2016 after therapy with Karen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship, grief, and self esteem
Karen has been kind and patient with words of wisdom and advice to help me through a difficult situation. I feel that she is giving me tools to be successful and I hope to graduate soon.
Written on Feb 15, 2016 after therapy with Karen for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping, anger, and depression
Karen has been a positive force of clarity in my life for the last year. She is open, compassionate, and timely in her responses. She has offered me many great resources and strategies in a number of different areas. Her writing style is direct, helpful, funny, and uplifting. She has helped me get through many difficult situations and at times, I feel like I have my own personal cheerleader. I highly recommend her!
Written on Jan 19, 2016 after therapy with Karen for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship, family, and depression
She is honestly the best counselor I have ever had. I really enjoy talking to her, she makes me feel so much better about myself.
Written on Jan 12, 2016 after therapy with Karen for 4 days on issues concerning family, and grief
Amazing! Very supportive!
Written on Jan 11, 2016 after therapy with Karen for 3 weeks