Dr. Karen Kearby , LPC

Dr. Karen Kearby brings a warm, interactive counseling style grounded in respect, sensitivity, and compassion. She practices with an eclectic, holistic orientation that draws on cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, positive psychology, and rational-emotive methods to tailor care to each person’s needs. She holds a doctorate in Psychology, is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC-MHSP) and a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC) - credentials that reflect advanced graduate training, state licensure to provide counseling, and national certification in the counseling profession.

Across five years of professional experience, Dr. Kearby has worked in a range of settings including private practice, prison and jail environments, and military installations. She has provided services to children, adolescents, adults, couples, and groups, addressing issues such as self-esteem concerns, depression, anxiety, relationship and intimacy-related problems, anger and stress management, trauma, addictions, grief, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue.

Her clinical work emphasizes collaborative goal setting and ongoing evaluation of therapeutic strategies so progress can be monitored and adjusted. She believes that cultivating hope and learning to identify and replace irrational or unhelpful thoughts opens the way for meaningful change. In sessions she strives to create a warm, compassionate, and nonjudgmental atmosphere where people can explore barriers to the lives they want to lead. She names growth as a central aim, echoing the idea that each moment offers a choice to move forward into development or to step back into safety.

Therapeutic approaches and online care with Dr. Karen Kearby

Dr. Karen Kearby uses Client-Centered Therapy to place the person’s experience at the center of the work - this approach focuses on empathy, active listening, and supporting personal growth so clients can explore values, relationships, and identity at their own pace. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify and reframe unhelpful thoughts and patterns, offering practical tools for managing anxiety, depression, stress, and problematic behaviors. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be especially useful for strong emotions and relationship challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Dr. Kearby works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts strategies over time and evaluates progress together so the plan remains aligned with what the client hopes to achieve.

Online therapy in her practice is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for scheduling and allowing clients to engage from locations that work best for them. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and to access therapy around work, family, or other commitments, while still working with licensed professionals and therapists to address life challenges.