“Why is this happening to me?” “How can I trust myself to make the right decisions?” “Will I always be a people pleaser instead of looking out for myself?” “Why can’t I be happy right now?” Are questions like these consuming your thoughts? Do you often experience feelings of helplessness and hopelessness?
Sometimes we need guidance to get past emotional turmoil and back on a path towards contentment in our lives. Therapy can help with navigating through life’s problems by setting and accomplishing goals to help you return to good mental health with personal and/or professional growth. Therapy is an inviting place where every single part of you is welcome, even the parts that are uncomfortable to share. You are encouraged to allow yourself to experience any emotion or thought freely.
Hello and welcome! I am from the great state of Texas and have been an accomplished psychotherapist for 30 years. I have a broad range of clinical expertise in assisting individuals, couples and families. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship dynamics, coping with grief and loss, as well as other equally important issues. It is my genuine hope that every client journeys along their therapeutic path with a renewed sense of understanding and self-appreciation.
This is truly my life’s calling and it is wonderful to be able to watch people make positive changes in their lives. Throughout the years, I have been able to build rapport quickly with compassion and empathy towards my clients who have ranged in ages from 4 to 104.
I have found that utilizing an integrative therapeutic approach is beneficial to meet each individual’s unique needs. This treatment, along with a wealth of life experience, offers a more flexible and inclusive perspective to assist in navigating through unhealthy lifestyle patterns.
The first step is the most difficult and here you are! Getting started can be pretty scary — to talk to someone you don't know about things that make you uncomfortable, sad, angry, embarrassed, or even overjoyed — but I would like to reassure you that this process is here to help you grow. If you seek to have a voice in the direction of your therapy and view the therapeutic relationship as a partnership, then I welcome the opportunity to meet with you and begin your healing journey.
Tell me your story.
Professional experience
30 yrs in practice
Stress, AnxietyTrauma, AbuseGriefDepression
Additional areas of focus:Addictions, LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Adoption and foster care, Aging and geriatric issues, Antisocial personality, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Avoidant personality, Blended family issues, Body image, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Dependent personality, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Eating and food-related issues, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, Fertility issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hoarding, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Narcissism, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Personality disorders, Phobias, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Sex addiction, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexual dysfunction, Sexuality, Smoking / vaping cessation, Social anxiety and phobia, Somatization, Trichotillomania, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Karen VanWyk. 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 have truly enjoyed my experience w Mrs. Karen. She has been the best by far. She has truly opened my eyes to a lot and has helped me in so many ways. She has been such a tremendous Help to me that when I wasn’t able to afford BetterHelp for a few months. The tools she gave me over a very short period of time I was able to maintain my therapy and feel I have done very well at holding myself down till I was able to come back. Would recommend her a million times over. She is a very good listener, very open and honest, and has a very good memory specially when I talk her ears off. She remembers even the smallest of details and makes sure she comments back on even the smallest of things I speak about. I absolutely love my therapy sessions w her.
Written on Dec 12, 2025 after therapy with Karen for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, and bipolar disorder
Karen has helped me so much. I recommend her to everyone!! She’s so knowledgeable and kind. She really helped me out of a funk and I’ll be forever thankful.
Written on Dec 10, 2025 after therapy with Karen for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, parenting issues, anger management, and bipolar disorder
Karen not only presents with expert knowledge and professionalism, she brings warmth and light! She gave me tools that not aren’t just temporary fixes but techniques that I will continue to use. Karen is truly a blessing and does work that restores peoples well being and living!
Written on Dec 06, 2025 after therapy with Karen for 1 year and 3 months
I have been seeing her for 3 years now. I am a better person because she truly focused on my needs. She’s attentive, very real, very nurturing. At the same time she has lead me thru not so easy paths. But she holds my hand every step of the way. She literally walked me inside my airplane to an an exciting adventure that I was going to cancel due to a loss I had recently. She was on the phone with me until I sat down on my seat inside airplane. Later she wrote on my journal how proud she was that I had taken this journey. It was a solo trip to begin a new life!! She’s awesome!
Written on Nov 18, 2025 after therapy with Karen for 2 years and 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, coping with life changes, and coaching
I love Karen she’s super nice and understanding she listens even when I’m bad about talking.
Written on Nov 18, 2025 after therapy with Karen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, compassion fatigue, and adhd
I can’t say enough good things about my experience with Karen. I started therapy feeling overwhelmed with anxiety and uncertain about some major life decisions and transitions. Over time, she helped me understand my patterns, gave me tools that actually work, and created a space where I felt genuinely heard and supported.
Written on Nov 16, 2025 after therapy with Karen for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
I’ve been with Karen for almost a year now. And honestly I can’t imagine not having our time in my life. She’s been exceptional with understanding me, seeing patterns in my life, and helping me navigate the ups and downs of my life. I literally tell everyone about her!
Written on Sep 30, 2025 after therapy with Karen for 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and anger management
Karen is the best!!!
Written on Aug 30, 2025 after therapy with Karen for 1 year and 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Karen is a wonderful therapist as well as a understanding person. Highly recommend her for anyone looking for help in anyway.
Written on Aug 18, 2025 after therapy with Karen for 1 year and 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and bipolar disorder
Ms. Karen has been a wonderful source of compassion and wisdom. She's changed my life for the better in only the few shorts months I spent using the program. She has a wealth of knowledge and is a great listening ear. You won't regret your time spent with her!! Thank you Ms. Karen.
Written on Jun 28, 2025 after therapy with Karen for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, career difficulties, and adhd
Karen is very friendly and flexible. She has made time for me to match my schedule and that is very helpful. I was unsure in the beginning about therapy but Karen has really shown me the upside to building a strong foundation in therapy.
Written on Apr 24, 2025 after therapy with Karen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Karen has so much wisdom and insight. She always leaves me feeling encouraged when I have been down or under immense amounts of pressure. She also sends me articles and information I can study and apply to my life and circumstances. She helps me maintain balance and keeps me from feeling alone in my circumstances. She always has a smile even when she has been sick with a flu/allergies. She always stays so positive. What a blessing she is to me.
Written on Mar 26, 2025 after therapy with Karen for 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Karen has helped me with all my struggles and helped me to overcome many challenges and I couldn’t have asked for a better therapist!
Written on Mar 25, 2025 after therapy with Karen for 1 year on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Greatly recommend. Great support and the best help
Written on Mar 16, 2025 after therapy with Karen for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Karen VanWyk is an incredible therapist—supportive, attentive, and truly invested in her clients. She is always on time and never rushes sessions, creating a safe space to feel heard and understood. I appreciate her patience, insight, and the practical tools she provides. Working with her has been a great experience, and I highly recommend her!
Written on Feb 19, 2025 after therapy with Karen for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, coaching, and adhd
I’ve had a great experience with Karen. She is a great therapist who has been very helpful, and kind during the struggles I’m having at this moment.
She has been in contact with me via text, and every time I reach out to her she responds promptly, with great advice and resources. I feel heard and taken seriously during our sessions. She asks great questions that help me determine possible paths to resolve my issues. I am thankful to have met her, and very thankful for this opportunity to be able to get help from someone that cares about my mental well being. Thank you Karen !!
Written on Feb 15, 2025 after therapy with Karen for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and coping with life changes
She understands where I come from in regards to family and school life. Been in counseling with her for almost a year and she's been helping me throughout vet tech school.
Written on Feb 14, 2025 after therapy with Karen for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Karen and I have developed a great relationship and I feel she knows and understands me well.
Written on Jan 30, 2025 after therapy with Karen for 7 months on issues concerning depression, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
She great
Written on Jan 15, 2025 after therapy with Karen for 3 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, coaching, and adhd
Karen is literally the best. She is such a good listener.
Written on Dec 18, 2024 after therapy with Karen for 1 year and 2 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
Karen is incredible. Her loving and kind nature coupled with her wisdom and expertise are exactly what I need in a therapist. She's wonderful!
Written on Dec 14, 2024 after therapy with Karen for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, bipolar disorder, and adhd
Karen is a very understanding, open minded and compassionate person. She's easy to talk to and goes above and beyond to make sure she understand your needs and your goals.
Written on Dec 10, 2024 after therapy with Karen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, and adhd
I have worked with a lot of therapists and Karen is by far the best. She knows when to challenge me and when to let me process. She’s knowledgeable, empathetic, and provides wonderful resources that are very helpful to my progress.
Written on Nov 19, 2024 after therapy with Karen for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, eating disorders, and coping with life changes
She is amazing, I have tried multiple counselors and never felt right. She is the perfect amount of listening and guiding.
Written on Sep 26, 2024 after therapy with Karen for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
Karen is amazing!! I highly recommend her..
she is compassionate and a great communicator..
Written on Sep 16, 2024 after therapy with Karen for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and parenting issues
Kind, caring, easy going and friendly!
Written on Sep 02, 2024 after therapy with Karen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, grief, and intimacy-related issues
Karen is Godly, joyful, helpful, wise, caring, compassionate and full of sunshine and Sonshine inside and out!!
Written on Aug 08, 2024 after therapy with Karen for 8 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Karen really listens and cares. She truly cares about whatever it is you’re going through and she responds to every detail. She is very kind hearted and very empathetic. I wish I found her sooner. She helped me a lot, recommending information, homework and a listening ear.
Written on Aug 06, 2024 after therapy with Karen for 3 weeks on issues concerning trauma and abuse
Thank you Ms Karen for everything you do!
Written on Jul 27, 2024 after therapy with Karen for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, coping with life changes, and adhd
From the first time we messaged I felt listened to and heard and she comes from a place of truly wanting to help. I appreciate having her help me walk through daily struggles.
Written on Jun 26, 2024 after therapy with Karen for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Where do I start? Since day one Karen has been AMAZING. I always look forward to our calls. She’s always checking up on me & engages so well! Truly happy & blessed I got her as my therapist! Wouldn’t want to change her for the world. Karen thank you for all your help, advices, & guidance. You are the BEST!
Written on Jun 10, 2024 after therapy with Karen for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, com
Love working with Karen!
Written on Jun 09, 2024 after therapy with Karen for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and family conflicts
Karen is fantastic. So thoughtful and easy to work with.
Written on May 21, 2024 after therapy with Karen for 3 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, and compassion fatigue
Karen responds to my messages the same day, sometimes messaging back and forth a few times a day. She listens and understands during our video calls and I can count on her to send me a full recap of our calls with further insights, ideas for me to consider, information.
Written on Apr 22, 2024 after therapy with Karen for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, parenting issues, anger management, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
A wonderful person, fully dedicated to her clients! Goes above and beyond!!!
Written on Mar 18, 2024 after therapy with Karen for 2 months on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes
Karen is attentive and intuitive and always responds promptly. I can’t get over the amount of work we’ve done and the progress I’ve made. I highly recommend her
Written on Feb 14, 2024 after therapy with Karen for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Karen is so attentive and patient with me. She allows me to speak and then gives me applicable solutions and varying ways to achieve my goals. She keeps in contact with me during the week and encourages me to reach out if needed. I’m so thankful for her time and expertise. I highly recommend Karen and Better Help for those of you that are seeking counseling. It’s a place to release all your worries without the fear of judgement but with the assurance that they’re going to help you get to a better place in life. It takes time, but we’re worth it.
Written on Dec 14, 2023 after therapy with Karen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, and self esteem
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