Karina Killough , LCMHC

Karina Killough is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) based in North Carolina with a Master's degree in Clinical/Community Psychology and 28 years of clinical experience. She has supported people across a wide span of concerns, including stress and anxiety, mood disorders such as depression and bipolar disorder, addictions, trauma and abuse, relationship and family difficulties, grief, eating and body image issues, parenting challenges, ADHD, and intimacy-related problems. Her background includes work in inpatient, intensive outpatient, and outpatient settings, offering individual, family, couples, and group therapy tailored to each person's circumstances.

Karina grounds her work in compassion, empathy, respect, and practical support, aiming to build a collaborative therapeutic relationship where clients can identify and practice effective coping skills. Her primary clinical approach is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and she also integrates client-centered principles, emotionally-focused techniques, mindfulness practices, and solution-focused strategies to match treatment to specific needs and goals. She emphasizes clear treatment planning so interventions address the issues that matter most to each individual.

Beginning therapy can feel daunting, and Karina acknowledges that first steps are often the hardest. She approaches that process with patience and commitment, and welcomes the opportunity to work with people seeking improved mental and emotional well-being.