Works with
How Jennifer works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Texas
- Years in practice
- 19
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Jennifer
Jennifer Karr, LPC, focuses on practical help for people who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or angry. She talks plainly and listens closely so clients can say what they mean. Sessions are calm and direct, and she tailors each visit to the person in the room.
She has practiced counseling in Texas for 19 years and has long experience in crisis settings. Much of her work was inside the legal system, including providing mental health services in jails.
Background and approach
That background means she is used to high-stress situations and direct conversations. Her approach mixes straightforward tools with a compassionate tone. Jennifer uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and change behavior.
She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for managing strong emotions and Solution-Focused Therapy to set small, doable goals. People reach out to her for help with anger, anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, grief, self-esteem, and life changes. She also supports those dealing with first responder stress, impulsive behaviors, and process addictions like gambling or compulsive internet use.
Sessions are offered in English and she sees clients across Texas. The aim is practical progress - fewer crises, better coping, and clearer next steps. Jennifer keeps the tone accessible and occasionally uses humor when it fits the situation.
What Jennifer works with
Everything Jennifer lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Jennifer's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Depression
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Antisocial personality
- Communication problems
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- First responder issues
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Impulsivity
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Traumatic brain injury
- Workplace issues
Approaches Jennifer lists
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Techniques and how they translate to online care
Jennifer commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy in sessions. CBT helps people notice how thoughts affect feelings and behavior, then practice new ways of thinking and acting to reduce anxiety, low mood, or anger. DBT adds skills for tolerating distress and regulating intense emotions, which can be useful when strong reactions feel overwhelming.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Jennifer will talk with each client about goals and preferences, then suggest which methods to try. That plan can change as progress is made and new needs show up, so the process stays collaborative and flexible.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules. Video allows face-to-face conversation and skills practice. Phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for a quick check-in. Live chat and messaging support shorter updates, homework, or ongoing coaching between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to keep momentum between visits.
Questions people ask about Jennifer
What concerns does she focus on?
She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, addictions, trauma, grief, self-esteem, career questions, bipolar mood issues, and coping with life changes.
What is her general therapy style?
Sessions are casual, compassionate, and collaborative. She uses practical, skills-based approaches and keeps language simple and direct.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 19 years of counseling experience, including long-term work providing mental health services in jail and other high-stress settings.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor - LPC - practicing in Texas.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
Therapy is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
How does cost and subscription work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.