Hello! My name is Karlie and I am a licensed professional counselor in the state of Oklahoma. I have spent over 13 years working in the mental health field. I have worked in a variety of settings including residential, transitional, outpatient, and in-home. All of that to say that I have had experience working with a broad range and diverse populations of people. I have the most experience working with anxiety, depression, family conflicts, relationship conflicts, life transitions, and complex trauma/abuse. I also have experience working with LGBTQ and transitioning individuals as well as other minority groups.
My dedication to the field of mental health stems from my personal experience. I know that getting help can be a challenge. The process for getting help can be overwhelming and can feel frustrating and lonely. However, I also know how much life can change for the better when you invest and participate in therapy.
I use a person-centered, holistic, and multicultural approach. This means we start together where you are and find a treatment approach that fits your overall goals and needs while being aware and sensitive of your lifestyle. I primarily use evidence based techniques including cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness, solution-focused counseling and EMDR. At times, I do incorporate more "classical" approaches to counseling as well.
I would describe my style as open minded, nonjudgmental and supportive. I am ready to help you tackle your struggle at your pace in a friendly environment. Collaboration is important - together we can work on establishing goals and steps for you to help overcome your current concerns. If you are looking for quick fixes, I am not the best counselor for you as I believe in the value of taking time to establish a working relationship. For me, counseling is much like physical health in that it takes consistency, commitment and time. I look forward to helping you in any way I can!
Additional areas of focus: Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Depression, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, Adoption and Foster Care, Attachment issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster, Domestic Violence, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Fertility Issues, First Responder Issues, Guilt and shame, Isolation / loneliness, Postpartum Depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Prejudice and Discrimination, Traumatic Brain Injury, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
OK LPC LPC06279
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Karlie has helped me make major strides in my familial, love, and even professional life! I couldn’t recommend her more.
Written on Feb 20, 2021 after therapy with Karlie for 5 months on issues concerning relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, anger management, and coping with life changes
Fantastic
Written on Oct 17, 2020 after therapy with Karlie for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
Karlie is very understanding and extremely polite. She gives me time to work through things and doesn't pressure me to open up in anyway until I am ready. She is one of the nicest people I've ever met. I would strongly recommend her!!
Written on Aug 15, 2020 after therapy with Karlie for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues
